Framework raises RAM and storage prices again

"DDR5 RAM will now cost $13 to $18 per GB, up from February's rate of $12 to $16 per GB. This is partly due to the company selling out of older, less expensive inventory, which has also pushed Framework to "re-price some capacities" of storage, as well."

"The base configuration of the Desktop now costs $1,269, up from $1,139 in January. Some pre-built configurations of the Framework Laptop 16 are also getting more expensive, and in "upcoming months," Framework is planning to make similar pricing changes on its other pre-built models."

"The cost increase is smaller this month than in previous months, although it can't determine yet if that means prices are stabilizing. The company also warned customers that it's starting to see shortages for CPUs, as well, specifically for the Intel Core i5-1334U processor."

Framework has implemented its fourth consecutive price increase on RAM and storage components for its modular PCs due to ongoing supplier shortages. DDR5 RAM prices have risen to $13-$18 per GB from the previous $12-$16 range, driven partly by depletion of older, cheaper inventory. The Framework Desktop base configuration now costs $1,269, up from $1,139 in January. Some Framework Laptop 16 pre-built configurations are also increasing in price, with similar adjustments planned for other pre-built models in upcoming months. While this month's cost increase is smaller than previous months, Framework cannot yet confirm if prices are stabilizing. The company has also begun experiencing CPU shortages, particularly for the Intel Core i5-1334U processor used in the Framework Laptop 12.

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