New Delhi, July 9 -- PC builders, smartphone makers, and gamers are in for a rough ride. Prices for DDR4, DDR5, GDDR6, and LPDDR4X memory are climbing fast in 2025, and the impact is already showing across product categories. Buthere's the twist: AI isn't the main reason.

Let's start with the numbers. DDR4, still widely used in desktops and laptops, could jump up to 45% this quarter for some modules. DDR5, used in newer machines and servers, is up 3-8%, while GDDR6, the memory in most current graphics cards, is set for a 28-33% hike. Mobile RAM like LPDDR4X? 23-28% higher and still rising.

These aren't minor blips. These increases cut across the board like PC components, smartphones, servers, and GPUs are all going to get more expensive...