Exceleram Warns DRAM Memory Shortage Crisis Is Just Beginning

The global market for DRAM memory modules has entered a phase of severe supply disruption, leaving buyers unable to secure stock or obtain price quotes. This shortage directly impacts anyone planning to build or upgrade a PC, as component availability has become the primary bottleneck rather than cost alone. Exceleram, a major memory brand, has confirmed that the industry is likely only at the start of this crisis, meaning delays and stockouts will persist for the foreseeable future.

Brand cancels Computex 2026 booth due to inability to supply stock

Exceleram, a global memory brand, has issued a stark warning that the current shortage is far from over. The company cancelled its booth at Computex 2026 because it cannot supply products or provide pricing to customers. This move signals that even established manufacturers are struggling to maintain their presence in the consumer hardware market due to upstream capacity constraints.

• Market Status: Severe shortage, inability to provide quotes or supply
• Price Trend: Sharp rebound in October 2025, exponential cost increase for replenishment
• Competitor Move: Micron exited consumer memory/SSD market in Dec 2025
• Event Impact: Cancelled Computex 2026 booth

The root of this shortage lies in AI demand, which is squeezing upstream DRAM capacity and creating historic supply difficulties. Prices for memory modules rebounded sharply in October 2025 after a long period of lows, and the cost to replenish new inventory has increased exponentially since then. Micron exited the consumer memory and SSD market in December 2025 to focus on enterprise and AI segments, further tightening the supply available to general consumers.

New consumer hardware releases are being delayed because of these component shortages, affecting the availability of complete systems. There are currently no signs that prices will ease in the short term, and the exact timeline for market recovery remains uncertain. Buyers should expect continued volatility and limited options when purchasing memory modules or pre-built systems in the near future.