Framework Reveals Memory Price Increase, Promises Not to “Overcharge” Like Competitors

Amid ongoing challenges in the tech industry, Framework has announced an upcoming rise in memory prices. As companies like Apple and Dell are known for steep price tags, Framework assures its customers that their increases won’t reach such extremes.

Industry-Wide Memory Price Increases

DRAM shortages have forced many integrators to adjust their pricing strategies to maintain inventory and profit margins. Companies like Adata, Corsair, and G.Skill have already adjusted their RAM prices. The trend is expected to continue with major players like Apple, Dell, and Lenovo. Framework Desktop, known for its modular systems, has joined the ranks, announcing a forthcoming memory price hike, though it promises a more moderate increase compared to its competitors.

We are going to need to increase our memory pricing soon, but we won’t use this as an excuse to gouge customers like @Dell apparently has and that @Apple does as their norm.

— Framework (@FrameworkPuter) December 9, 2025

Comparisons with Major Brands

Framework’s announcement followed a post highlighting Dell’s hefty $550 charge for a memory upgrade from 16 GB to 32 GB in its XPS 13 laptop, a cost that makes Apple’s upgrade options seem more reasonable. Framework’s own upgrade costs a mere $80, yet it’s important to note the scale differences between Dell and smaller firms like Framework. Dell’s size necessitates a larger inventory to meet demand.

Outlook on Memory Market

As the cost of memory modules skyrockets, with companies like Asgard offering a 192 GB DDR5 kit for $1,200, the strain on the supply chain is undeniable. The impact will reach major firms eventually, signaling that the memory shortage issue has become inescapable. Reports suggest the situation won’t significantly improve before the end of 2026, with much of the new production allocated to AI demands.