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The AI memory crisis just hit DDR2, a standard from 2003, with 60% price hikes

The Next Web 22 June 2026, 16:53 UTC 22 Jun 2026

The AI memory crisis just hit DDR2, a standard from 2003, with 60% price hikes — The Next Web

The AI-driven memory shortage has now reached the oldest DRAM standard still in production. DDR2 contract prices rose 55 to 60 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Taiwanese market intelligence firm TrendForce, with a further 35 to 40 percent increase forecast for the third quarter. The price surge is being driven by […] This story continues at The Next Web

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