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When Will Memory Prices Return to "Normal"?

"Building a new computer now costs over a thousand yuan more just for the memory modules!" Recently, many clients have been asking one question when consulting on equipment configurations: when will memory prices stabilise?

The current sustained high prices are primarily driven by two core factors. On one hand, major global chip manufacturers are shifting their production focus towards DDR5 and more advanced memory technologies, leading to a significant reduction in wafer supply allocated for DDR4 production. On the other hand, demand for DDR4 from sectors such as industrial control, edge computing, and traditional data centres remains stable, creating a temporary supply-demand imbalance. This structural contradiction means that price normalisation will be a gradual process, not a quick short-term reversal.

For business users, rather than passively waiting for market changes, a more effective approach is to proactively optimise equipment configuration strategies. Through our collaborations with clients, we have observed that memory configurations for many applications have room for optimisation. Our technical team conducts professional analysis to assess the actual memory requirements of specific workloads. We then assist in developing more economical and efficient configuration plans that ensure system stability and performance, helping clients control procurement costs effectively even during periods of high prices.

In the current market environment, we recommend that businesses adopt a more flexible procurement strategy. For non-urgent projects, it may be prudent to monitor the market, while for critical deployments, prioritising the delivery and performance of core equipment is essential. We provide clients with stable component supply and, based on project urgency and budget, offer diverse configuration options encompassing different capacities and specifications.

The market will eventually regain a rational balance, but this will take time. In the interim, partnering with a specialist who can navigate volatility through technical optimisation and supply chain management is the most pragmatic choice for businesses.