Micron is pushing back against criticism over its high memory prices, pointing to a simple but tough reality: the supply just can’t keep up with demand. The company says it isn’t to blame for the price hikes, which have hit gamers and hardware enthusiasts hard. Instead, the surge in AI development and usage is driving an unprecedented thirst for memory chips.
It’s a situation that’s been brewing for a while. AI workloads require massive amounts of memory, and as more companies pour billions into AI research and products, the pressure on memory suppliers like Micron intensifies. The result is less product available for traditional markets, pushing prices up.
For anyone waiting for prices on DDR5 or GDDR6 to drop, it’s going to be a while. Micron’s statement is a reminder that this isn’t some issue of corporate greed or poor planning, but a supply chain caught in the middle of a technological boom. If you’re frustrated about memory prices, you’re not alone, but blaming Micron doesn’t quite capture the bigger picture here.
Source: pcgamer.com
