# Can the RAM crisis get any worse? Quite possibly, as Intel CEO reportedly predicts another 2 to 3 years of pain, and DDR4 price has shot up 24% over the last 3 months

> Intel's CEO has said that AI hardware will be in short supply for the next 2 to 3 yearsOf course, this refers to the ongoing memory crisis, and consumers will get shorter shrift than AI playersA new report from Barclays…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/ram-is-getting-pricier-than-ever-with-ddr4-up-24-percent-in-the-last-quarter-and-intels-ceo-has-reportedly-said-we-have-another-2-to-3-years-of-this?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ace4f53e9b5454c479e95c4)
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #intel #ai
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