Is Your Retired Server Memory Worth More in 2026? How the DRAM Shortage Changed IT Asset Value
TL;DR: Yes. The 2026 memory shortage has pushed DRAM prices to record highs — DDR4 chip spot prices are up roughly 276% since November 2025, and server DDR5 now sells for about $30–$39 per gigabyte. That means the RAM, SSDs, and complete servers sitting in your decommissioning queue carry far more recoverable value than they…