The DRAM Crisis: 600% Price Increases by Micron, SK Hynix, & Samsung
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Jul 20, 2026 20:40
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The memory industry is facing yet another antitrust lawsuit and investigation into illegal price fixing and cartel-like behavior as DRAM prices skyrocket 300-700%, depending on which memory you're shopping for. We dig through the 100+ page document for the new lawsuit, cover the history of DRAM industry collusion and cartels, and talk about SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron.
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