Reports from DRAMexchange indicate that the supply of memory chips may be in short supply in the latter part of 2010. Consumer demand for more memory, and company replacement of current computers will drive the shortage.
Memory prices have risen most of the past year, but seem to have stabilized in the past couple of months. Manufacturers reduced capacity and capital spending to reduce costs. This will likely cause a significant shortage next year.
PC shipments are expected to rise 10-15%, driven primarily by notebook and netbook sales (20%+ growth forecast for each).
This is expected to trigger a serious shortage of DRAM modules (memory chips). The price decline will ease, and “vendors will likely remain in profit for the whole year”, according to DRAMexchange. Capital expenditure by vendors is forecast to rise 80% from 2009′s record low, as well.
What does this mean for you and me? If you’re planning on increasing the memory in your Mac, do it sooner rather than later!
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