Hardware Forget GPUs, Samsung DDR5 prices are up 30% to 60% after panic buying Prices for DDR5 and DDR4 are spiking, with the manufacturers holding all the cards. Phillip de Wet Nov 17, 2025 - 2 min read (Photo by rafa espada on Unsplash) Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in