Brace for Impact: RAM Prices Set to Double as TrendForce Forecasts Record-Breaking Surge.
Skyrocketing Hardware Costs: DRAM Prices Projected to Surge 95% in Q1 2026 Market intelligence firm TrendForce has issued a staggering revision to its semiconductor price forecasts. According to their latest report, the tech industry is bracing for a massive price hike in the first quarter of 2026, with DRAM prices expected to soar by 90–95% , while NAND Flash (used in SSDs) is projected to climb by 55–60% . The Perfect Storm: High Demand & Supply Constraints The primary drivers behind this unprecedented price surge include: