Finshots Daily What’s driving SSD and RAM stick prices to the moon
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Dec 8, 2025 Recent surges in SSD and RAM prices are linked to soaring demand from global AI data centers. Retail prices have spiked, surprising consumers and leading to purchase limits imposed by retailers. Three firms—Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron—control the memory market, complicating supply. As manufacturers prioritize server memory, consumer components face delays. Analysts predict high prices will persist, with potential long-term shortages looming. The ongoing demand isn't a bubble but a shift driven by AI infrastructure needs.
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Surprised By A Sudden SSD Price Jump
- The host found a 1TB SSD he'd bought in 2024 now priced much higher in 2025.
- The same model that cost ~6,000 INR now listed for 10,000–14,000 INR across sellers.
AI Data Centers Are Eating Memory Supply
- Big AI players are building massive data centers and placing huge orders for memory and storage.
- This demand creates a supply frenzy that leaves suppliers unable to meet both server and consumer needs.
Shared Makers, Split Priorities
- The same three firms—Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron—make consumer DRAM/NAND and HBM for AI.
- Prioritisation of AI memory creates a manufacturing bottleneck that raises retail SSD and RAM prices.