Micron Comments on How Long the RAM Shortage Could Last

The RAM shortage started in Fall 2025, mainly because OpenAI made a deal with Samsung and SK Hynix, two major RAM producers. These companies decided to focus more on supplying parts for artificial intelligence instead of typical consumer products, which caused DDR5 RAM prices to jump, sometimes tripling. Since then, other chipmakers like Micron have also prioritized AI, making the RAM supply even tighter and driving up the cost of PC components.







