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Growing demand from AI data centers pushed memory prices up significantly since late 2025. A 32GB DDR4 kit rose from $94.99 in 2020 to $198 in October 2026, while a 32GB DDR5 kit jumped to $454.
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How surging demand from AI hyperscalers has quintupled flash memory prices and shifted market and negotiating power from Apple to suppliers like Kioxia (Rolfe Winkler/Wall Street Journal)