Framework Adjusts DDR5 RAM Pricing Amid Surging Memory Costs
Price increases for DDR5 RAM modules highlight ongoing memory market volatility.
The modular PC manufacturer Framework is once again raising the prices of its DDR5 memory modules due to persistent increases in memory costs. Announced in a recent update, Framework stated that the price will now be set at $10 per GB for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB modules, with slightly higher prices for larger capacities such as 48GB and above.
Earlier this month, Framework implemented a price hike driven by significantly higher costs from memory suppliers. The recent adjustments saw the 8GB module's price jump from $60 to $80, the 16GB from $120 to $160, and the 32GB from $240 to $320. Notably, the 48GB modules more than doubled in price, rising from $240 in June 2025 to $620. The 64GB (comprising two 32GB modules) and 96GB (two 48GB modules) configurations are now priced at $640 and $1,240, respectively.
This increase impacts the customizable memory options available with Framework’s DIY Edition laptops. Currently, the company is not offering standalone DDR5 modules to preserve inventory, but users can opt to purchase the device without memory. This allows consumers to reuse existing modules or select more affordable options via PCPartPicker, conveniently linked on Framework’s website.
Financial pressures in the memory market are expected to persist, with supplier indications pointing to continued price hikes into early 2026. Framework noted that while they have absorbed some costs to mitigate the impact on consumers, further adjustments are anticipated to reflect ongoing industry trends. They assured customers that price increases will be solely to cover rising costs and that prices will decrease when supply chain pressures ease.
According to the International Data Corporation, the global memory shortage is projected to continue into 2027, as major manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix redirect resources toward the booming artificial intelligence sector.
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