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TrendForce forecasts PC DRAM and SSD prices to rise another 13–18% and 0–5% in Q4 2026

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TrendForce released a forecast predicting that PC DRAM and client SSD prices will rise a further 13–18% and 0–5% quarter-over-quarter, respectively, in Q4 2026. OEM memory inventory levels entered an upward trend in Q3, with some vendors asking to renegotiate next year's overall supply categories, while client SSD inventories are also high, leaving new purchases covering only basic production needs. Facing weak sales and high inventory, some OEMs plan to adjust their memory procurement for Q4 2026 and even Q1 2027, potentially increasing the share of rebranded models shipped.

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TrendForce Forecast: PC Memory and Storage Prices to Rise Another 13~18% and 0~5% Respectively in 2026Q4

IT Home, November 12: TrendForce released a forecast yesterday predicting that PC DRAM memory and Client SSD (client solid-state drive) storage prices will rise another 13~18% and 0~5% quarter-over-quarter respectively in the fourth quarter of 2026.

On the PC DRAM side, the institution said OEM memory inventory levels entered an upward channel in Q3, and some manufacturers have already asked to renegotiate next year's overall supply categories; Client SSD inventories are likewise at high levels, leaving new procurement volumes covering only basic production needs.

Looking at the overall PC market, OEMs are facing the dual challenges of weak sales and piled-up inventory. Some companies plan to adjust their memory procurement scale for 2026Q4 and even 2027Q1, and may increase the share of shipments of rebranded models.

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