Unless you’ve been living on Mars recently, it’s hard to ignore how dramatically memory sticks and SSDs have skyrocketed in price, increasing fourfold within a matter of months. The ongoing AI market continues to consume DRAM and storage aggressively, leading to expectations of worsening conditions. However, certain reports hint that a respite might be occurring.

A recent analysis of memory prices from 3DCenter reports that while DDR5 pricing remains ridiculously elevated, there hasn’t been any significant change in the past month. For example, prices are over 400% above what they were in July 2025 but have leveled out in recent weeks.

On the other hand, DDR4 prices saw a modest 4% increase from January to February compared to previous quarters. The prices for DDR4 and DDR5 laptop memory (SO-DIMMs) are still on the rise, albeit more slowly than the earlier spikes.

3DCenter pointed out that the initial price spikes may have been a classic supply shock, but it remains uncertain whether prices will diminish or rise again. So, while there’s relief regarding prices plateauing, one should not forget that the ‘RAMpocalypse’ isn’t over yet. Micron has already warned about persistent memory shortages beyond 2026, and the CEO of Phison indicated that the issue may extend into 2030 or further.

In summary, while stability in DRAM and SSD prices brings a fleeting sense of calm, the hurricane of demand, primarily driven by AI, is far from over. It appears this market has reached a point where production can barely meet current needs, and substantial shortages are anticipated ahead.