Checked Shopee for a new SSD lately? The prices might give you a shock. Building a PC in Singapore is getting very expensive again. Is the AI boom killing our hobby? Let us look at what the HardwareZone community says about this price hike.
The Memory Market Crisis
The global demand for AI technology is eating up all the computer memory. Manufacturers are now focusing on big tech companies instead of regular consumers. This shift has caused a massive supply shortage for RAM and SSDs.
- Supply is shifting toward AI infrastructure
“Basically is simple they no longer selling to consumers. Now they focus on AI. No more SSD or RAM unless AI bubble burst.”
- Prices have increased by over 30 percent recently
- Shortages might last until the year 2027
“The days when ordinary consumers could buy large-capacity SSDs at a low price like in the past are over.”
The Real Struggles
Finding affordable storage has become a major headache for local builders. Many popular 2TB drives are now hard to find under $300. Even global stocks are drying up fast. This makes planning a new build very difficult for Singaporeans.
- High capacity drives are disappearing from local shelves
“price creeping up everywhere very hard to find 2TB drive under $300 now”
- GPU prices are reaching shocking new levels on Shopee
- Wait times for high-end parts can last several months
“if order now delivery is late March-July”
Smart Action Steps
You do not have to give up on your gaming dreams just yet. Some local system integrators still have older stock at better prices. Shopping smart and looking at alternative brands can save you hundreds of dollars. Here is how to navigate the current market.
- Check local builders like Aftershock for better package deals
“At least Aftershock prices aren’t affected but very likely they have to increase.”
- Look for value brands like Kioxia for NAND storage
- Stockpile essential specialty cards before prices inflate further
“I have stockpiled 2TB cards to avoid this 3-year shortage cycle.”
The era of cheap PC parts seems to be pausing for now. Stay alert and compare prices across different platforms. Do not wait too long if you find a good deal. Happy building, and may your frame rates stay high!
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