Framework has raised the price of RAM in its modular Desktop and Mainframe lines, citing supplier cost hikes. The 32‑GB and 64‑GB models now carry a $40 surcharge, while the 128‑GB version jumps $460, bringing the total to $1,139, $1,639, and $2,459 respectively. The company announced the change last month and pledged transparency, promising to lower prices again when the market stabilizes and honoring original rates for pre‑orders.

The move follows a broader trend highlighted at CES 2026, where analysts warned that memory has become a premium commodity amid the AI boom and data‑center build‑outs. For buyers who favor modular builds, the price spike suggests a shift toward upgrading other components instead of memory. As the supply chain tightens, consumers may need to balance performance gains against the steep cost of high‑capacity RAM.

Industry analysts say the surge reflects a global shortage of high‑speed memory chips, driven by a spike in AI workloads and cloud infrastructure. Companies like Framework are forced to absorb higher costs or pass them on to customers. If the market stabilizes, prices could recede, but the current volatility means buyers should plan for potential price swings.