Framework’s latest update brings more bad news about memory and storage pricing crisis — RAM costs increased to $12 to $16 per GB, recommends purchasing some models elsewhere for Framework Laptop DIY Edition customers

Framework just released its monthly update on the memory and storage pricing situation, and the news isn’t good. According to the company blog, DDR5 memory pricing now ranges from $12 to $16 per GB. It also said that it’s selling its memory kits “for as close as we can to the weighted average cost of our purchases from suppliers.” This means that some RAM sticks will be more affordable than what’s available on the market, while others would be a bit more expensive. For cases like this, the niche laptop manufacturer said that Framework Laptop DIY Edition buyers should pick them up instead from other retailers.

The memory and storage chip shortage started to go into full swing in the last quarter of 2025, and Framework released its first update about the situation in late November. The company said that it will no longer sell standalone RAM in an effort to prevent scalpers from hoarding these chips, and that it will also increase its pricing in response to market conditions. About a couple of weeks later, it made another post telling the public that it will be forced to increase memory prices. It also promised it wouldn’t gouge its customers despite the crisis, while also criticizing Dell and Apple for their egregious RAM prices.