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Article: Framework raises RAM and storage prices again

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Framework is implementing its fourth consecutive monthly price increase for RAM and storage in its modular PCs, citing ongoing supplier shortages. DDR5 RAM prices have risen, and storage costs have been adjusted as older, cheaper inventory sells out.

These component cost increases have led to higher prices for the Framework Desktop and some pre-built Framework Laptop 16 configurations, with further adjustments planned for other models.

While the company notes this month's cost increase is smaller than previous ones, it cannot confirm if prices are stabilizing. Framework also warned of emerging CPU shortages, specifically for the Intel Core i5-1334U processor used in its Framework Laptop 12.

Main Topics: Price increases for RAM and storage; Impact on specific Framework PC models; Potential stabilization of component costs; Emerging CPU shortages.

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https://www.theverge.com/tech/893038/framework-ram-storage-price-increases-march-2026

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2026-03-11 13:49

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2026-03-11 11:30

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2026-03-11 11:32

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For the fourth month in a row, Framework is increasing prices on RAM and storage for its modular PCs due to ongoing shortages from suppliers. An update to Framework’s blog on Tuesday states that DDR5 RAM will now cost $13 to $18 per GB, up from February’s rate of $12 to $16 per GB. This is partly due to the company selling out of older, less expensive inventory, which has also pushed Framework to “re-price some capacities” of storage, as well.
Framework raises RAM and storage prices again
The modular PC company says this month’s price increase is ‘smaller,’ but warns CPU shortages could be coming.
The modular PC company says this month’s price increase is ‘smaller,’ but warns CPU shortages could be coming.
Additionally, the Framework Desktop is getting another price increase due to RAM and storage costs. The base configuration of the Desktop now costs $1,269, up from $1,139 in January. Some pre-built configurations of the Framework Laptop 16 are also getting more expensive, and in “upcoming months,” Framework is planning to make similar pricing changes on its other pre-built models.
In Tuesday’s update, Framework said “the cost increase is smaller this month than in previous months,” although it can’t determine yet if that means prices are stabilizing. The company also warned customers that it’s starting to see shortages for CPUs, as well, specifically for the Intel Core i5-1334U processor it uses in the Framework Laptop 12.