2026 RAM shortage
Is your 2026 budget protected against the memory crisis?
Global memory shortages could drive hardware prices up by 30% in 2026. Learn what's causing the shortage, how it may impact your device strategy, and what you can do now to avoid overspending.
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What should I know about RAMageddon: The 2026 RAM crisis?
What's happening?
What can I do about it?
Concerned about rising device costs?
Solutions for the supply & price challenges
Extend device life.
Keep devices in service while costs climb. Insight's DaaS program uses DEX data to make performance‑based decisions so you refresh only when necessary.
Buy now. Deploy later.
Secure today’s hardware pricing before costs rise. Request a quote to compare current prices, and we’ll stage and store your devices until you’re ready to deploy.
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See what extending device life could mean for your budget. Use the ROI Calculator to quickly estimate savings from improved lifecycle efficiency with Insight.
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Protect your budget.
Get ahead of the price hikes by refreshing now and using Insight’s COI/CRI storage and massive shipping scale to avoid inflated hardware costs.
Extend device life.
Stretch your device value and avoid refreshing during peak pricing with Insight's performance-based refresh strategy.
Stay operational.
Our automation, asset visibility, and warehousing stabilize your device pipeline even as shortages and delays rise.
"The best approach right now is using data — not panic — to drive device refresh decisions."
Ian Murray
Director, Device Lifecycle Strategy, Insight
Explore your options to avoid overspending.
Concerned about rising device costs? Get expert guidance on navigating the memory shortage. We'll help you understand your options and protect your hardware budget.
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1Larsen, L. (2026, Jan. 8). The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis. WIRED.
2TrendForce. (2026, Jul. 3.) AI Server Demand Continues to Support Memory Prices in 3Q26, but Gains Moderate as Consumer Demand Weakens and High Base Effects Take Hold, Says TrendForce.
3TrendForce. (2026, Mar. 31). AI Server Demand to Drive Memory Contract Price Increases in 2Q26 as CSPs Secure Supply via Long-Term Agreements.
4TrendForce. (2026, Feb. 2). Memory Price Outlook for 1Q26 Sharply Upgraded; QoQ Increases of All Product Categories to Hit Record Highs, Says TrendForce
5IDC Blog. (2025, Dec. 18). Global Memory Shortage Crisis: Market Analysis and the Potential Impact on the Smartphone and PC Markets in 2026.