DDR5 memory prices surge 500% with 128GB kits hitting $3,399
August 18, 2026
DDR5 memory costs have increased 500% over the last 12 months, reaching up to 10x historical lows. High-capacity 128GB modules are now retailing for approximately $3,399.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou will face significantly higher hardware overhead for local development and high-memory inference nodes.
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founderExpect increased capital expenditure for scaling on-premise compute infrastructure.