SSD Market Faces Massive Price Hike Amid NAND Shortages
January 25, 2026
Following the dramatic spike in RAM prices and the ongoing DRAM shortage, the SSD market now stands on the brink of another crisis. Industry sources report that NAND chips are slated for a steep price increase, with Samsung rumored to slash NAND costs by as much as 100 % in the first quarter of 2026. The surge is largely attributed to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, which has strained supply chains and become the main driver of volatility in the consumer PC segment.
Key developments include:
- Projected 100 % price hike on NAND, announced to customers ahead of Q1.
- AI demand accelerating supply chain disruptions.
- Significant RAM price escalation.
- Delays in GPU release schedules.
- DRAM shortages already affecting market stability.
These factors combine to threaten the affordability and availability of SSDs, potentially reshaping purchasing decisions for both gamers and professionals alike.
For a full discussion, read the original article by Hardware News - Graphics Card & Processor News on WCCFtech.
