# Chinese makers of DRAM modules, SSDs have a serious advantage over American and Taiwanese suppliers, says SMI SVP — state guidance secures local DRAM and SSD supply while the Big Three chase AI margin

> China-based manufacturers of memory modules and solid-state drives may have an unexpected advantage over their overseas peers.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/chinese-makers-of-dram-modules-ssds-have-a-serious-advantage-over-american-and-taiwanese-suppliers-says-smi-svp-state-guidance-secures-local-dram-and-ssd-supply-while-the-big-three-chase-ai-margins?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3440f7fe5465cf0f0bdcb2)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3440f7fe5465cf0f0bdcb2

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