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RAM and SSD prices in late 2026: what is happening?

RAM and SSD prices in late 2026: what is happening?

If you are planning to upgrade your RAM or add an SSD, memory market news matters to you right now. TrendForce, a research firm that specialises in the memory market, has published forecasts pointing to continued price rises in the last quarter of 2026. In this article we sum up what the reports say and what it means for you as a gamer or PC owner.

What happened?

According to TrendForce forecasts published at the end of September, conventional DRAM contract prices are expected to rise 10% to 15% in Q4 2026 compared with the previous quarter, and contract prices for NAND, the memory used in SSDs, are expected to rise 15% to 20%.

In a weekly spot market update, TrendForce said the average price of mainstream DDR4 chips fell very slightly, by 0.09%, in the week ending 3 November, with some buyers holding back in hope of further drops. In other words, the market is currently in wait-and-see mode.

On the manufacturer side, reports quoted TeamGroup's CEO expecting the most severe RAM and storage shortage between Q4 2026 and the end of Q2 2027. That is the company's view, not a confirmed figure.

Why are prices rising?

The main reason the reports give is huge demand for memory from AI data centers, which pulls a large share of factory output toward server memory and reduces supply for personal computers.

What does this mean for you?

  • If you need an upgrade now: waiting does not guarantee a lower price, and forecasts point up, not down.
  • If your PC has 16GB: today's games increasingly benefit from 32GB, especially when streaming or running apps in the background.
  • If you are running out of space: modern games are large, and an NVMe SSD makes a real difference to loading speed.

Picks available now at Gamerzone

32GB DDR5 RAM

Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB 32GB (2×16GB) at 6000MT/s and CL36, with Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO support.

From the Gamerzone store: Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB 32GB 6000MT/s

1TB SSD

Kingston NV3 1TB, PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2, a practical way to expand your game storage.

From the Gamerzone store: Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe

Check the current price on the product page, especially during the 11.11 sale.

Tips before buying RAM or an SSD

  1. Check the RAM type: DDR4 and DDR5 do not fit the same motherboard.
  2. Buy a matched kit: two sticks from the same kit are better than mixing different modules.
  3. Enable XMP or EXPO: so your RAM runs at its rated speed.
  4. Check your M.2 slot: make sure your motherboard has a free M.2 slot that supports NVMe.

Conclusion

Market forecasts point to RAM and storage prices continuing to rise in the coming period. If your upgrade is necessary, now, with the 11.11 sale, is a good time. Need help choosing? Message us on WhatsApp at 0564121558, or visit our Olaya or Aqiq branch. Installments are available with Tamara and Tabby.

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