1. AI RAM Shortage Triggers SSD Price Surge: WD Black SN850X Quadruples to $649, Samsung 990 Pro Hits $1,000
The AI-driven memory chip shortage is now cascading into the consumer storage market, causing SSD prices to skyrocket to unprecedented levels. A WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD, which cost $173 in 2024, now carries a staggering price tag of $649—more than the cost of most gaming PC components combined. This near-quadrupling si...