There is no end in sight for the GPU supply problem - Engadget

Engadget Nov 7, 2026 20:45 1 min read 2 reads

Graphics processing units have soared in price as the supply of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) has tightened. The outlook for change is gloomy.

There is no end in sight for the GPU supply problem

AI data centers are gobbling up memory as fast as it's manufactured.

By Alec Hively Nov. 7, 2026 3:45 pm EST Vertigo3d/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

As companies push all their chips into the AI basket, GPU makers are shifting their resources to support the boom. The resulting memory shortage has had dire consequences for the consumer tech industry: Component prices are skyrocketing, supplies are dwindling, and everyday consumers are left holding the bag.