[STEAM] Gaming RAM and SSD prices are about to soar, and it's all the fault of AI, says Adata chairman

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RAM and SSD prices are set to rocket, and it's all because of AI, according to the chairman of PC memory and SSD manufacturer Adata. Simon Chen raised the alarm over "severe shortages" affecting the supply of all the major forms of memory and storage for gaming PCs, with AI companies and data centers fighting for as much stock as possible. This is constraining supply that would otherwise end up in consumer-facing RAM, SSD, and traditional hard drives, with memory prices already increasing as a result.

For gamers, the end result is a more expensive bill when you come to buy or upgrade your next PC. The models in our

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guide, for instance, will no doubt see price rises if

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manufacturers such as

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can't keep costs down, or keep stock flowing to retailers. If you're thinking about an upgrade, you might be inclined to jump in sooner rather than later.

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