RAM and storage prices are expected to remain elevated through 2026 and likely into 2027 or beyond. According to Nikkei Asia, Samsung's new Pyeongtaek fabrication plant will come online in 2026 but won't reach full-scale mass production until 2027 or later. The facility will also produce logic chips, further limiting memory output. AI-driven demand continues to put pressure on supply, with no near-term relief in sight for consumers or smaller PC manufacturers.
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