… In a March 10 report from analysts at TrendForce, the surging memory prices will push up the retail costs of notebooks by a considerable amount. To preserve existing profit margin structures, the cost of a typical notebook will go up by as much as 40%. …
… RAM is under pressure because of AI infrastructure buildouts, with firms paying billions to secure production capacity in advance. …
… Rising costs are reshaping the PC market Counterpoint& 039;s data points to a deeper shift happening under the surface. Memory prices nearly doubled quarter over quarter entering 2026, and component costs are rising alongside continued investment in AI infrastructure. …
Microsoft is feeling the sting of incredible RAM price hikes, and is now compensating by increasing the cost of Surface products by hundreds of dollars. …
Apple& 039;s Mac mini is in extremely short supply, under pressure because of demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. …
… Yes, it still has 4,096 levels of pressure. …
… RAM is expensive. SSD prices are higher than they were, but it's not as bad as RAM. So, yes, it's an increase but not as much as it could've been. Reseller discounts are also available to bring the cost down below MSRP. …
… When in doubt, plan for replacement costs. …
… A 512GB capacity would cost around $2,645, while 1TB could be as high as $2,905. These prices are certainly within the bounds of expectation. Especially when you consider the ongoing RAM and SSD crisis affecting the tech industry as a whole. …