Memory prices will likely stay high through 2027, and gamers building new PCs should expect to pay more. Apacer CEO Chang Chia-chun warns that supply shortages will persist with no price relief in sight. This forecast signals that the current tight market is not a temporary blip but a structural shift. Buyers need to adjust their budgets if they plan to upgrade in the next two years.
Apacer CEO warns that consumer memory supply will drop 70% in 2027 as manufacturers prioritize data centers
The shortage stems from a massive reallocation of manufacturing capacity toward data centers. About 60 percent of current DRAM capacity is now dedicated to AI infrastructure. This shift shrinks the supply available for consumer electronics and gaming hardware. Manufacturers are prioritizing high-margin server components over standard PC memory.
Apacer projects a severe drop in consumer supply, expecting to provide only 30 percent of its 2026 volume in 2027. This represents a 70 percent reduction in available stock for the retail market. Server memory prices are already rising sharply due to these constraints. DDR5 RDIMM modules are particularly affected by the supply squeeze.
To mitigate these risks, Apacer has accumulated $383 million in inventory. This stockpile aims to buffer against the anticipated supply chain disruptions. The company is preparing for a prolonged period of constrained availability. Consumers may face limited options as manufacturers focus on enterprise clients.
We've been tracking Memory closely — see our earlier coverage on MSI Chairman Warns of Memory Supply. This broader industry warning aligns with reports from other major hardware leaders. The consensus points to a challenging market for component buyers. Prices will likely remain elevated until supply chains rebalance.
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