When Will RAM and SSD Prices Actually Drop? Our Honest Verdict for 2026 Buyers
The short answer: not in 2026 If you opened this article hoping for a “wait three months and SSDs will be half price” tip, close the tab and go buy what you need. We’re in the middle of a memory super-cycle, and it is not letting up this year. Right now, in July 2026, DRAM and NAND contract prices are sitting at or near record highs and they are still climbing. Every major forecaster — TrendForce, IDC, Citi — sees prices going up through the rest of 2026. The only good news is that the rate of increase is slowing down. That is not the same as prices falling. ...