Asus could produce DDR5 RAM to ease memory shortage and keep laptop prices reasonable

Asus Rog Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop under DDR5 RAM (Image source: Asus, Kingston with edits)

With DDR5 RAM prices out of control, Asus may have a strategy that will benefit laptop buyers and gamers. A new report suggests that it will begin manufacturing DRAM as soon as 2026. Even with this development, Asus would struggle to open factories without the help of Samsung, Micron, or SK Hynix.

Asus, along with brands like Dell and Framework, plans to raise laptop prices due to a critical memory shortage. However, it may soon challenge Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix to keep costs from rising exponentially. According to Sakhtafzarmag, a Persian IT magazine, the Taiwanese company could open DRAM manufacturing plants in 2026.

The battle to keep laptop prices from surging

After the three memory sources shifted their focus to AI data centers, DDR4 and DDR5 RAM prices began skyrocketing. Even though Asus is a major force in the hardware industry, it’s not being prioritized for a stretched supply of components. Either it must pass the burden to buyers, or take more drastic action.

If it were successful, popular gaming laptops, including the ROG Zephyrus G16, could benefit. The company also sells a wide range of desktops and parts, which are under threat due to steep memory costs. Dependence on VRAM could also make its GPUs more expensive, leading buyers to hesitate before building new PCs.

As Wccftech notes, Sakhtafzarmag has correctly predicted significant developments in the tech world. Nevertheless, some observers are skeptical that Asus could begin producing its own memory on short notice. They may still need to buy modules from the major DRAM sources, limiting the advantages.

Asus look could look to China for help

One potential solution is CMXT, a Chinese manufacturer that recently made headlines. To the surprise of many analysts, it unveiled its own LPDDR5X and DDR5 RAM. In theory, the company could provide a much-needed alternative to giants like Samsung and SK Hynix.

Unfortunately, CMXT faces its own challenges in producing enough stock to make an impact. Among other obstacles, it contends with strict U.S. regulations on equipment imports. As a result, it has struggled to efficiently manufacture large quantities of chips.

Of course, Asus could also choose to sell its DDR5 RAM at high markups. That would not be the outcome consumers are hoping for. Buyers are desperate for any signs that the memory shortage may not last until 2028, as SK Hynix predicts.

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