Modular laptop maker Framework forced to push SSD prices even higher but says DDR5 is ‘stable’
Framework, the modular laptop manufacturer, has announced price increases for SSDs driven by depleted inventory of cheaper storage components. The company stated that new sourcing costs for drives are substantially higher, forcing it to raise prices across most storage capacities to reflect weighted average inventory costs.
In a more positive development, Framework reports that DDR5 RAM prices have remained “stable” compared to previous months, raising questions about whether the volatile RAM market may finally be reaching equilibrium. This contrasts with the SSD situation, where supply chain pressures continue to push costs upward.
The pricing adjustments reflect broader dynamics in the PC hardware supply chain. Framework’s modular approach makes the company particularly sensitive to component cost fluctuations, as pricing directly correlates to sourcing expenses. Storage represents the largest price change this month as the company adjusts its inventory pipeline.
Framework’s transparency about pricing reveals current market conditions affecting not just its customers but the broader PC industry. While DDR5 stabilization suggests some normalization in the memory market, ongoing SSD price pressures indicate continued supply chain challenges that could impact consumer PC pricing through the coming months.