If you haven’t been following tech news closely, there’s an ongoing memory shortage rippling through the PC industry. A big part of the problem is that major memory makers have been prioritising higher-margin server and AI workloads, leaving consumer PC supply tighter and more expensive than before. With prices creeping up and little relief in sight, PC makers are being forced to rethink how they secure critical components – and one new rumour suggests ASUS could be considering a rather drastic move: entering the consumer memory manufacturing (DRAM) business itself.
According to a report from Persian tech outlet Sakhtafzarmag, ASUS is said to be exploring plans to set up dedicated DRAM production lines as early as 2026, should current pricing pressures and supply constraints fail to ease. The same outlet has previously shared accurate leaks related to AMD and Intel processors, but as with all such reports, treat this one cautiously and with a pinch of salt.
