Rising demand for AI servers is forcing memory makers to shift their production priorities, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor supply chain. As manufacturers focus more on High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), prices for DDR4 modules have spiked sharply, raising concerns that DDR5 and video RAM (VRAM) prices could climb as well in the coming months. It’s still unclear whether these rising costs will push up prices for finished products or dampen consumer buying.