NEWS

Taiwan Warns of Rising Memory Prices That Could Reshape the Tech Industry Through 2027

By QuickMSP Marketing Team | January 2026

Taiwan’s Compal Electronics, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers of laptops and personal computers, has issued a major industry warning: surging memory chip prices are expected to continue affecting the technology sector through at least 2027. According to Compal’s leadership, the global memory market is undergoing what executives described as a “super cycle” driven by skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers and enterprise compute workloads—straining supply and pushing prices higher.

Memory chips—specifically DRAM and NAND flash—are essential components for PCs, servers, and data centers.
Typically making up 15–18% of the bill of materials for a PC, memory costs could now account for 35–40% or more of total components cost due to price inflation.
Major memory suppliers such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron are struggling to match demand, especially for highbandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI server platforms.
Global notebook and PC shipments are projected to experience a lowsingledigit decline in 2026, partly due to these cost pressures.

Independent market trackers also show that DRAM and NAND prices have surged sharply over the past year, with research groups forecasting continued price increases into 2026 and beyond as AI and enterprise compute demand dominates available capacity.

What This Means for IT Leaders & MSPs

Rising memory prices are not just a headline—they have direct implications for IT planning and total cost of ownership (TCO)

Hardware Procurement Costs Will Rise Memory price inflation increases the baseline cost of servers, desktops, laptops, and storage systems, affecting budget forecasts and capital planning.
Longer Lead Times and Pricing Volatility With limited supply and high demand, procurement cycles may become unpredictable—requiring better forecasting and procurement strategy to secure competitive pricing.
Shift in Infrastructure Strategy Higher component costs could prompt businesses to reevaluate refresh cycles, cloud vs onprem decisions, and edge computing strategies to optimize costs.
Potential Impact on Service Pricing MSPs may need to adjust managed services pricing models where hardware provisioning is part of the service bundl

QuickMSP Insight

At QuickMSP, we’re monitoring these hardware cost trends as part of our mission to help businesses plan smarter, reduce tech budget risk, and build futureready infrastructure. Rising memory prices are another reminder that strategic IT procurement and advisory support can save both money and time.

Stay informed with the latest insights on technology, cybersecurity, and the evolving IT landscape.

South Korea Passes World’s First Comprehensive AI Law

South Korea introduces a landmark AI regulatory framework, setting new standards for governance, safety, and transparency.

Taiwan Warns of Rising Memory Prices Through 2027

Rising global demand for memory components could drive sustained price increases across the tech industry.

Global Tech Layoffs: Vimeo Cuts Staff

Vimeo reduces its workforce following a major acquisition, reflecting ongoing restructuring trends in tech.

AI Agent Security Risk Escalates

Autonomous AI agents introduce new attack surfaces that organizations must factor into security strategies.