How long could HDDs and SSDs remain expensive?

There might be relief in sight.

By Maddie Fisher Nov. 2, 2026 4:00 pm EST Arinahabich/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

If you've spent a considerable amount of time building and maintaining custom PCs, you've likely seen it all. You've seen fads come and go, and you've seen emerging technology become permanent fixtures. Recently, however, we've all seen the disastrous end results of what is now being referred to as RAMageddon.