As previously reported, Micron is retiring the Crucial brand, marking the end of its line of budget-friendly solid-state drives (SSD) and RAM kits. video cardsIn an announcement Wednesday, Micron says spinning off its consumer-facing business will “improve supply and support for our large, strategic customers in fast-growing sectors” — aka AI companies,
Now, there is going to be one less brand selling consumer-focused memory for PCs, potentially exacerbating the global memory shortage. The rising demand for RAM is already impacting the price of CyberPowerPC, Framework and Raspberry Pi, while HP has also hinted at raising the prices of its devices or equipping them with less memory.
Micron will continue shipping critical products through the end of February 2026 and provide “continued warranty service and support.”
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