Hardware2 hOctober 5, 2026, 08:45

LPDDR5X shortage from AI servers squeezes PC and smartphone prices into 2027

AI data center demand for LPDDR5X DRAM keeps expanding through 2026 and is expected to stay strong into 2027, tightening supply for PCs and smartphones and keeping device prices under pressure.

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LPDDR5X shortage from AI servers squeezes PC and smartphone prices into 2027

AI server demand for LPDDR5X keeps growing through 2026 and into 2027
Supply for PCs and smartphones is tightening
Device prices remain under pressure

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