As global prices for DRAM and NAND continue to soar, the impact on PC hardware costs is undeniable. Minisforum, a well-known mini PC manufacturer, has officially announced an increase in product prices due to these escalating costs.
Minisforum Adjusts Prices Amid Rising Component Costs
The significant rise in DRAM prices has disrupted the entire PC hardware landscape, from GPUs to mini PCs. Recent data indicates that DRAM prices have nearly doubled this year alone, impacting devices from mobile phones to graphics cards. Similarly, NAND prices have surged, resulting in more expensive storage solutions. In response, Minisforum has issued a notice confirming that it will raise the prices of its mini PCs. The company attributes this decision to the ongoing increase in global costs for raw materials and essential components, which have substantially driven up manufacturing expenses.
Commitment to Quality Over Cost
In a heartfelt message to its partners and users, Minisforum expressed gratitude for their continued support and trust. The company faced a tough decision: maintain current pricing at the expense of product quality or increase prices to preserve quality. Minisforum chose the latter, emphasizing that maintaining high standards is a fundamental responsibility. They assured customers that the price adjustments would be moderate. However, certain products, such as barebone models and those shipped without DDR5 memory or SSDs, will remain unaffected.
The notice further clarified that Minisforum views pricing as just one aspect of their service, with quality and responsibility forming the foundation. The company pledges to continue delivering innovative products like AI mini workstations, mini gaming PCs, and AI NAS devices.
Industry-Wide Implications of Rising Costs
The impact of skyrocketing DRAM and SSD prices is widespread. Reports suggest that these increased costs are also delaying the launch of the GeForce RTX 50 Super series, now expected by Q3 2026. Additionally, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB edition may soon face shortages due to the high demand and cost of GDDR7 memory chips. With these challenges, the new pricing set by Minisforum is likely to take effect shortly.
