Framework just announced they're jacking up DDR5 memory costs by 50% for their Laptop DIY Edition because DRAM supply went to hell. The modular laptop company posted on X that supplier prices got brutal, and they had to pass some pain along, even though their new rates still undercut regular retail.
The desktop DIY kits are safe for the moment, but Framework basically said more hikes are coming for anything using DDR5, LPDDR5X, or GDDR chips. Anyone who already pre-ordered a laptop gets grandfathered into old pricing, and the pre-built models aren't getting touched yet either.
The company blamed the whole mess on Micron's bailing from consumer markets, which made the supply crunch even worse. They promised to update people on future increases and drop prices back down when things stabilize, but that's probably not happening anytime soon.
The desktop DIY kits are safe for the moment, but Framework basically said more hikes are coming for anything using DDR5, LPDDR5X, or GDDR chips. Anyone who already pre-ordered a laptop gets grandfathered into old pricing, and the pre-built models aren't getting touched yet either.
The company blamed the whole mess on Micron's bailing from consumer markets, which made the supply crunch even worse. They promised to update people on future increases and drop prices back down when things stabilize, but that's probably not happening anytime soon.
