Dell just leaked internal emails warning employees that massive price bumps are hitting their commercial laptop and desktop lines because DRAM got stupid expensive. The PC giant plans to slap an extra $130 to $230 on devices with 32GB of RAM, and systems packing 128GB could jump by up to $765 per unit.
Storage upgrades are getting wrecked as well, with 1TB SSDs adding another $55 to $135 to the final bill. Monitors are taking a hit at $150 more for the Pro 55 Plus 4K display, and AI laptops with the beefier 24GB RTX PRO 500 Blackwell card will cost $530 extra. One Dell worker thinks prices might spike 30 percent depending on supplier contracts.
The shortages probably last until 2027, which means other manufacturers like Lenovo and Asus will likely follow Dell's lead and jack up their pricing across the board.
Storage upgrades are getting wrecked as well, with 1TB SSDs adding another $55 to $135 to the final bill. Monitors are taking a hit at $150 more for the Pro 55 Plus 4K display, and AI laptops with the beefier 24GB RTX PRO 500 Blackwell card will cost $530 extra. One Dell worker thinks prices might spike 30 percent depending on supplier contracts.
The shortages probably last until 2027, which means other manufacturers like Lenovo and Asus will likely follow Dell's lead and jack up their pricing across the board.
