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RAM Price Increase 2025: How Soaring Memory Costs Are Impacting the Refurbished PC Market
The RAM price increase in 2025 and a sharp surge in SSD costs are causing major challenges for businesses across India. At EazyPC, a leading provider of refurbished laptops and desktops, we’re witnessing the direct impact of this global memory shortage — affecting our ability to process existing corporate orders and quotations.
Rising Prices of RAM and SSD
The upward trend began around June 2025, and by October, the market has entered a severe shortage phase. Prices, especially for NVMe SSDs, are now climbing almost daily.
256 GB Acer NVMe SSD
April 2025: ₹1,400
September 2025: ₹1,800
October 2025: ₹2,350+
➤ Up nearly 70% in six months
DDR4 16 GB RAM
Earlier Price: ₹1,600
Current Price: ₹3,500
➤ Over 200% price increase
Reason Behind the Price Surge
The global demand for AI chips is the primary reason behind this spike. Semiconductor manufacturers are diverting production toward high-end memory and storage components required for AI servers and GPUs, leading to limited availability of consumer-grade RAM and SSDs.
As a result, everyday PC users, refurbishers, and IT resellers are facing rising component costs and unstable supply chains.
Impact on the Refurbished PC Market
With RAM and SSD prices at record highs, refurbishers and IT solution providers are finding it difficult to honor existing quotes or maintain affordable pricing. This has led to increased turnaround times and higher costs for end users looking for budget refurbished laptops.
Summary
The RAM price increase of 2025 is not just a short-term fluctuation — it reflects a global shift in chip manufacturing priorities. As demand for AI-related hardware grows, consumer markets will likely continue to face price pressure in the coming months.
