Multiple motherboard and PC component makers move forward with Chinese-made memory validation
The memory chip supply crisis is pushing PC component makers to validate and support memory from Chinese manufacturer CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies). With major memory suppliers Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron not expected to complete capacity expansion projects until 2028, manufacturers are increasingly turning to alternative sources to address current supply constraints and meet component demand.
MSI has begun offering BIOS support for CXMT’s DDR5 memory modules on AMD motherboards, significantly expanding performance capabilities. The latest update now supports memory speeds up to DDR5-8200, a substantial improvement from the previous DDR5-6800 limitation. Other major component makers including Asus are also validating CXMT memory, indicating broader industry momentum toward alternative memory suppliers during the shortage period.
This shift reflects ongoing semiconductor market constraints and demonstrates the willingness of established PC manufacturers to collaborate with Chinese suppliers to bridge the memory gap. The expanded validation for CXMT memory could provide consumers with additional DDR5 options at potentially more competitive price points while the industry awaits production increases from traditional suppliers.