TL;DR: Framework is increasing DDR5 RAM upgrade prices by 50% due to rising supplier and distributor costs amid a volatile memory market. Despite this, their pricing remains below market rates.

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How we got here is no mystery, but the fact that major players in the PC space are issuing statements underscores just how dire the situation is at the moment.