2026 RAM shortage
The RAM shortage is real. Here’s how to survive it.
Global memory shortages could drive hardware prices up by
30% in 2026.1 Don’t wait for the hike. Get your RAMageddon risk assessment to protect your device budget before prices peak.
"The best approach right now is using data — not panic — to drive device refresh decisions."
Ian Murray,
Director Technical Presales Services, Insight
Projected QoQ price increases in Q1 20263
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What should I know about RAMageddon: The 2026 RAM shortage?
What's happening?
What can I do about it?
Have more questions? Hear from a specialist
Planning on refreshing in 2026?
Lock in current pricing.
Beat the price hikes.
Secure today’s hardware pricing before costs climb. Request a price‑lock quote and we’ll stage and store your devices so you can deploy on your timeline without paying peak rates.
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Extend your device life with Insight.
Insight’s device-as-a-service program, Flex for Devices, uses Digital Employee Experience (DEX) data to provide visibility into your device fleet so you can extend your fleet's lifespan using performance-based decisions instead of calendar cycles.
- Fix issues early and reduce IT tickets
- Avoid the cost of unnecessary refreshes
- Keep devices in service while memory prices rise
Estimate your potential savings.
See how much you could save by extending device life and improving lifecycle efficiency. Insight’s ROI Calculator shows your possible savings in seconds.
With Flex, we’ve helped our clients achieve:
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Get expert help optimizing your device costs.
In just weeks, Insight’s certified experts can give you an actionable roadmap to reduce spend and modernize your strategy. Learn more about Radius™ for Devices, our program that helped one client save $1.6M.
Why Insight for your 2026 device strategy?
Insight is a global Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator that brings together hardware, software, services, and 6,400+ skilled experts to help organizations modernize, optimize, and securely manage their technology. With 35+ years of device expertise, we help lower total cost of ownership by eliminating the hidden waste that drains budgets.
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Protect your budget.
Lock in pricing early and use Insight’s COI/CRI storage and massive shipping scale to avoid inflated hardware costs.
Extend device life.
Stretch device value and avoid refreshing during peak pricing with Insight's performance-based refresh strategy.
Stay operational.
Our automation, asset visibility, and warehousing stabilize your device pipeline even as shortages and delays rise.
Future‑proof your fleet.
See how Flex can extend your device life with AI‑driven repair, health insights, and lifecycle automation.
Buy now. Store with us.
Beat shortages by purchasing early and letting Insight warehouse, prep, and stage your devices.
Don’t face the RAM shortage alone.
Whether you need a RAMageddon risk assessment, a price‑lock quote, or just an answer to a question, our specialists are here to help.
Map your escape from the RAM shortage.
Our experts can analyze your current fleet and projected 2026 needs to identify exactly where you can avoid the 15–30% price hike.
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1Larsen, L. (2026, Jan. 8). The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis. WIRED.
2Insight. (2025, Dec.). Insight Industry Update
3TrendForce. (2026, Feb. 2). Memory Price Outlook for 1Q26 Sharply Upgraded; QoQ Increases of All Product Categories to Hit Record Highs, Says TrendForce
4IDC Blog. (2025, Dec. 18). Global Memory Shortage Crisis: Market Analysis and the Potential Impact on the Smartphone and PC Markets in 2026.