US EditionComputer Components Like RAM Are Surging in Price
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Epic CEO: "RAM price increases will be a real problem" —...
In just a few weeks, the general price of consumer-grade DDR5 RAM has increased in some cases by as much as 110%, with products like Micron's Crucial Pro 32GB DDR5 kit effectively doubling in price in the space of a month. And things might only get worse. Speaking on X, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney described the scale of the problem, as government-backed companies like OpenAI outbid consumer manufacturers on RAM fabrication priorities. …
The world of video games is also affected by the current shortage of RAM. And on the Xbox side, we should see prices change quickly.
Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles, and smartphones, with the price surge expected to continue.
Because of AI, gaming will have a „real problem for the next few years,” says Epic Games CEO
The Epic Games CEO predicts that gaming will become a very expensive hobby in the near future, especially when it comes to the most powerful rigs. All because AI companies have a high demand for computer components.This info Because of AI, gaming will have a „real problem for the next few years,” says Epic Games CEO was first published on Gamepressure.com 26 November 2025.
Epic CEO: "The rise in RAM prices is going to be a real problem." OpenAI and others are blowing up RAM prices, threatening the financial accessibility of all products, from Xbox to PCThe AI bubble has led to a strong demand for key components such as RAM, SSD and GPUs. Consequence ? A significant increase in prices for consumers and a shortage is emerging. Demand from Google, OpenAI and others is exploding prices and threatening accessibility...
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