Framework is bracing customers for another bump in laptop prices, this time driven by the escalating cost of DDR5 memory. Just one week after its previous price revision, the company has confirmed a “further price adjustment,” pointing to supply-side pressure not profit, as the root cause.
Framework encourages users to bring their own DDR5 RAM
Rather than quietly raising prices and moving on, Framework is taking an unusually open approach. In a blog post dated December 24, the company urged customers to consider sourcing their own memory modules especially for DIY Edition laptops, if they can find better prices elsewhere. The recommendation is clear: shop smart or risk overpaying.
To help users avoid bad matches, Framework has shared a curated list of tested DDR5 modules and will soon add a PCPartPicker link to its configurators.
DDR5 price surge hits third hike in two weeks
According to Framework, DDR5 costs have jumped sharply across all module sizes. The company now charges around $10 per gigabyte for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB sticks, with a slight premium on the 48GB option. That’s after a reported 50% memory price increase earlier this month, which already forced Framework to halt standalone RAM sales to prevent scalping.
Key points from Framework’s update:
- $10/GB pricing now standard across common DDR5 modules
- 48GB kits priced slightly higher
- Retail alternatives may now offer better value
- Price changes reflect supplier hikes, not company profit
- Memory module sales remain suspended to limit hoarding
Framework’s transparency earns points, if not savings
While no one loves paying more, Framework’s upfront approach stands out. Most laptop makers would quietly absorb the increase or pad it with hidden margins. Framework, in contrast, makes no secret of the squeeze. The company insists it will scale back prices once market rates return to normal.
That said, with memory prices showing no signs of cooling and supply chain issues still affecting production, this might not be the last hike we see.
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