TeamGroup CEO expects memory supply to stay tight until late 2028

[StoneCold_99]

Anyone hoping for cheaper RAM soon may need to be patient. PC Gamer reports that TeamGroup chief executive Chen Ching expects no downward price trend at all in 2027

He believes the worst period runs from now until mid 2027, and that supply and demand are unlikely to balance before the second half of 2028. He also warned that in a little while some products may not be available to buy at all

TeamGroup itself is doing well from the situation, with record quarterly revenue of about $308 million, up 34 percent on the previous quarter. Two thirds of its sales now go to businesses rather than individual buyers

These are forecasts, and they come from a company that benefits from high prices. Tom's Hardware ran the same story, and other industry figures have made similar warnings

Memory shortages have already pushed up the cost of PCs, consoles and phones this year, and this suggests there is no quick fix. For PC builders, buying RAM when you see a fair price may be smarter than waiting. It is also a good time to make the most of the memory you already have

Are you delaying a PC build because of memory prices? And do you believe the shortage will last until 2028?

More memory doom-mongering suggests late 2028 as our earliest salvationwww.pcgamer.com

[SignalMage92]

Late 2028 is a long time to wait. My current build will have to last. Upgrading RAM now feels like a bad deal

[Matrix71]

Not being able to buy goods at all sounds dramatic. Maybe some specific products will vanish. Basic RAM should stay available, just pricey. I hope so anyway

[BanterQueen]

AI data centres are eating all the memory. Consumers come second now

Two thirds of TeamGroup's sales going to businesses says it all. That trend will not reverse soon. Hyperscalers sign contracts years in advance. Consumers buy month to month