The semiconductor market continues to experience significant volatility, particularly when it comes to memory and storage components. To keep customers informed, we’ve been sharing updates roughly once a month as pricing shifts occur. Here are the latest developments regarding memory, storage, and other silicon components affecting our systems.
Recent Adjustments to DDR5 Memory Pricing
Due to rising costs from our suppliers and the depletion of earlier lower-cost inventory, we’ve recently updated the pricing of DDR5 SO-DIMM memory modules. The current price range is now $13–$18 per GB, depending on the module capacity.
Previously, we were able to maintain lower pricing because we still had inventory purchased at earlier, more affordable rates. However, as those supplies have been used up, newer stock purchased at higher prices has begun to affect overall costs. Our pricing is calculated using a Weighted Average Cost (WAC) model, which averages the purchase prices of inventory over time.
Although the increase this month is smaller compared with previous adjustments, we still don’t have enough market visibility to determine whether this level will remain stable.
Storage Pricing Changes as Older Inventory Runs Out
We’re also seeing similar trends with SSD storage modules. As earlier, lower-cost inventory is being depleted, some capacities have required price updates to reflect the higher prices we now pay suppliers for new shipments.
Like memory, storage pricing follows a weighted average cost approach, ensuring we pass through pricing that closely reflects our actual purchase costs.
That said, certain models—such as 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB SN850X SSDs—are still available at prices significantly below the current market level while our remaining stock lasts. If you’re planning to configure a system with larger storage capacity, this could be a good time to purchase.
System Pricing Updates
Alongside component changes, we’ve also made adjustments to pricing for Framework Desktop systems and select pre-built configurations of Framework Laptop 16.
The desktop system changes are relatively modest compared with earlier increases, but they reflect the ongoing rise in LPDDR5x memory costs.
For the Framework Laptop 16, some pre-built configurations sold out of earlier inventory, which required us to adjust pricing to match the higher costs of newer memory and storage components. Similar adjustments may soon be necessary for remaining pre-built configurations of Framework Laptop 13, Framework Laptop 16, and Framework Laptop 12.
Early Signs of Broader Silicon Supply Pressure
Beyond memory and storage, we’re beginning to see cost pressures in other areas of the silicon supply chain.
While we’ve so far absorbed price increases on CPUs, supply shortages are emerging for certain processors. For example, the Intel i5-1334U used in Framework Laptop 12 is currently facing limited availability due to production capacity constraints at Intel. As a result, some system configurations using this chip are temporarily out of stock while we work to secure additional supply.
February 11, 2026 Update
We continue to provide monthly updates as the market evolves. Unfortunately, the trend we expected has continued.
DDR5 memory prices have been updated again, now ranging from $12 to $16 per GB depending on capacity. Our pricing still reflects the weighted average cost of purchases from suppliers, which means in some cases our prices remain slightly below current market rates.
However, there are situations where retail modules can be found at lower prices. In those cases, we recommend purchasing memory separately and pairing it with the Framework Laptop DIY Edition.
For now, we’ve managed to keep pre-built system prices and storage module prices unchanged, although increases may be necessary later. Some high-capacity SSDs—particularly 8TB modules—are still being sold at prices well below market levels.
At the same time, LPDDR5x memory costs continue rising, forcing another adjustment in pricing for Framework Desktop systems and mainboards. The new prices are roughly 6% to 16% higher than before, reflecting only the increase in supplier costs.
Based on supplier forecasts, pricing pressure may continue through the coming months.
We understand that this is a challenging time for consumers purchasing electronics. While we’re working to address issues across the industry where possible, transparency remains our priority. In addition to blog updates, we’ll host a live Q&A session about memory pricing on the Framework YouTube channel to provide further insights.
January 12, 2026 Update
After delaying changes for as long as possible, we had to update pricing on Framework Desktop systems and mainboards due to the rapid increase in LPDDR5x memory costs.
The biggest impact has been on 128Gbit memory chips, which are used in sets of eight to create the 128GB configuration—a popular option among users. Fortunately, we will honor original pricing for all existing pre-orders.
We were able to keep the 32GB and 64GB configurations closer to their initial prices, making them particularly good value for PC gaming systems in the current environment. In fact, the 32GB Framework Desktop Mainboard remains cheaper than building a comparable desktop PC using individual components.
As always, price increases have been limited strictly to covering higher supplier costs, using the weighted average cost method to manage rapid fluctuations.
Industry outlook gathered from meetings with suppliers and partners at CES suggests that memory supply challenges could persist throughout 2026 and possibly longer.
December 24, 2025 Update
Ongoing increases in supplier pricing forced another adjustment to DDR5 memory modules.
Our priority during this period of shortages is to ensure customers can still purchase computers when needed. To achieve this, we’ve priced memory configurations as close as possible to our actual purchase costs.
Currently, the weighted average inventory cost sits around $10 per GB for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB modules, with slightly higher costs for 48GB modules.
Even at these prices, our memory modules remain cheaper than many retail alternatives—and far below the $25 per GB pricing charged by Apple for comparable upgrades.
However, if customers find lower prices elsewhere, we encourage purchasing external modules and installing them in the Framework Laptop DIY Edition. To make this easier, we’re adding PCPartPicker links in our configurator so customers can quickly compare pricing.
Supplier forecasts indicate that memory prices will likely continue increasing into early 2026.
December 17, 2025 Update
Following the sharp increases in memory pricing, storage costs have also begun rising quickly.
Suppliers expect SSD prices to keep increasing through early 2026 and potentially beyond. Because earlier pricing was below both market rates and our current supplier costs, we’ve updated storage prices accordingly.
As with memory adjustments, we are committed to:
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Honoring the original pricing on existing pre-orders
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Updating this blog whenever pricing changes occur
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Limiting increases strictly to supplier cost increases
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Reducing prices again when component costs decline
Why Memory Prices Are Rising Across the Industry
The root cause of these price increases is a major imbalance between global supply and demand for memory chips.
Demand has surged dramatically due to the expansion of AI data centers and server infrastructure. For example, a single rack of NVIDIA’s GB300 AI system uses massive quantities of high-performance memory, including around 20TB of HBM3E and 17TB of LPDDR5X.
That amount of LPDDR5X alone could supply roughly 1,000 laptops, and modern AI data centers contain thousands of these racks.
At the same time, supply growth has been slow. The memory industry has historically experienced boom-and-bust cycles, making manufacturers cautious about investing billions in new fabrication plants. As a result, expanding production capacity takes years.
To make matters more challenging for PC manufacturers, existing and new production capacity is often prioritized for higher-margin server memory, leaving the consumer PC market with tighter supply.
Our Commitment to Customers
Despite these challenges, we remain committed to three guiding principles:
1. Transparency
We will always communicate pricing changes and explain the reasons behind them.
2. Fair pricing
We will not use market volatility as an excuse to increase margins. Price adjustments will only reflect real cost increases.
3. Price reductions when possible
If supplier costs decrease in the future, we will reduce pricing accordingly.
Our partnerships with companies like Micron, ADATA, and other suppliers help us navigate these difficult market conditions. Combined with our DIY Edition approach, this flexibility allows customers to choose their own components or reuse existing ones when possible.
We’ll continue sharing updates as the market evolves and will do everything we can to keep repairable, long-lasting computers accessible during this challenging time.