Framework adjusts laptop prices upwards due to soaring DDR5 RAM costs.
Framework has just announced a second laptop price increase in just one week due to a global memory shortage that is causing DDR5 RAM prices to skyrocket.
Computer manufacturer Framework has just issued a warning about further laptop price increases amid sharply rising component manufacturing costs, particularly for DDR5 RAM. Notably, this is the company's second price adjustment in just one week, reflecting the volatile global electronics component market.
Pressure from the global component supply chain.
The global memory shortage has caused DDR5 RAM prices to skyrocket. Framework explains that component suppliers have continuously raised input costs, forcing the company to make additional price adjustments to maintain production. The company emphasizes that this is a cost-transfer action from suppliers to consumers, rather than an attempt to increase the company's profit margin.
Unexpected advice from the manufacturer.
In a rare move for an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Framework has encouraged customers to source individual memory modules themselves if they find cheaper deals from third parties. With its modular design allowing for easy replacement, Framework argues this is the optimal solution for customers to save costs during the current period of component price volatility.
Commitment to adjust when the market stabilizes.
Despite warning of the possibility of further price increases if market conditions do not improve, Framework also committed to lowering product prices as soon as input component costs return to normal levels. This move reaffirms the company's commitment to maintaining price transparency for its community of users who appreciate highly customizable computers.
