In the ever-evolving world of technology, price adjustments are not uncommon, and the latest announcement from Framework highlights this fact. The company has once again found it necessary to increase the cost of its DRAM modules, citing rising costs from suppliers. As the prices soar, Framework aims to soften the impact on consumers while maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Framework’s Second Price Surge
Just a fortnight ago, Framework raised eyebrows with a 50% price increase for its DDR5 memory tailored for the Laptop DIY edition. Now, the company is compelled to introduce another price hike due to ongoing escalations in sourcing expenses. Reports indicate that Framework is striving to bridge the gap between its purchase costs and the prices offered to consumers, shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden.
Our new pricing is as close as we can get to passing through our actual purchase costs for modules from our suppliers and distributors, which means we’re absorbing a lot of the cost increase. We have the full detail in our blog post here:
– Framework on X
The exact increase in pricing remains undisclosed, but Framework states that the Weighted Average Cost (WAC) of inventory hovers around $10/GB for 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB kits, with even steeper costs for 48 GB modules. A review of the Laptop DIY configurator pages reveals a $20 rise in prices, with an 8 GB DDR5 module now selling for $80, marking a nearly 33% uptick in just two weeks.
Comparative Analysis and Future Outlook
As the tech community braces for further price increases into early 2026, an 8 GB DDR5 module crossing the $100 benchmark seems imminent. Interestingly, Framework positions its pricing strategy as more affordable than Apple’s, which charges a hefty $25/GB. Despite the hikes, Framework remains committed to absorbing as much of the cost increase as possible to maintain value for its customers.
For those seeking alternative pricing, Framework has introduced a link to PCPartPicker, allowing users to explore the market for more budget-friendly memory options for the Laptop DIY edition. Notably, the memory costs for the Desktop DIY edition remain unchanged, with the configurator continuing to offer a 128 GB capacity for $1999, featuring the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU.