Mem-ageddon: AI chip frenzy to wallop DRAM prices with 70% hike

The Register
Jan 6, 2026, 2:40 pm117 pts
Samsung and SK hynix readying another gouge as server silicon squeeze leaves PCs and phones out in the cold Memory prices are set to spike again as chipmakers prioritize AI server production over consumer devices, with analysts warning of a high double-digit jump in Q1 2026 alone as demand outpaces supply.…

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