Framework increases Desktop prices by up to $460 due to RAM crisis

"One of the big takeaways from CES 2026 was that RAM is going to be an expensive commodity this year. The rising costs are largely in response to artificial intelligence projects, such as the rush to build data centers. As a result, buyers who take the modular approach may want to upgrade less costly components for better specs without making the increasingly hefty investment in memory."

"The current pricing for machines is $1,139 for 32GB, $1,639 for 64GB or $2,459 for 128GB. Since the company began altering its pricing structure last month, it committed to remaining transparent with customers about the changes happening to RAM prices. Framework also said it would reduce prices again once the market calms down. The original prices will be honored for any existing pre-orders."

Framework raised RAM prices for its Desktop systems and Mainframes in response to rising supplier costs. The 32GB and 64GB Desktop options each increased by $40, while the 128GB option jumped by $460. Current Desktop pricing stands at $1,139 for 32GB, $1,639 for 64GB, and $2,459 for 128GB. Framework committed to transparency about price changes and pledged to reduce prices once the market stabilizes. Existing pre-orders will be honored at original prices. Rising RAM costs are driven largely by artificial intelligence projects and data center build-outs, prompting modular buyers to prioritize other upgrades.

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