DRAM Prices Surge 401%: Why Memory Now Costs More Than GoldSEMICONDUCTORS september, 2026A single kilogram of ordinary computer memory chips is now worth more than 620 grams of pure gold. South Korea's DRAM export price jumped 401% in one year, hitting $92,183 per kilogram in August 2026. The reason is simple: chipmakers are pouring their factories into AI memory, leaving less for everyday devic..