RAMageddon Watch (May 2026): The Latest Tech News and Developments Regarding the RAM Crisis

AI data center demand is absorbing a large share of global memory supply, driving sharp price increases for RAM and SSDs.

Shortages are spreading across PC hardware as NAND, DDR4, DDR5, and other components get squeezed by AI infrastructure needs.

Samsung, SK Hynix, and other suppliers are prioritizing high-margin AI-related memory, leaving less inventory for consumers and PC builders.

The article warns that relief is unlikely soon, so PC component prices and availability may stay under pressure.