SSD prices feel much higher for home server builders
Some SSD prices in 2026 are being compared with October 2023 prices, with one example showing about a 900% increase before taxes. The main concern is that even older s from around five years ago are selling at much higher prices, despite faster NVMe storage being common now.
The AI boom is named as a possible reason for stronger storage demand. For people running a , this means expanding storage may cost much more than expected.
Key points
- One SSD price comparison shows about a 900% increase versus October 2023 before taxes.
- Older s are described as costing more than expected.
- Common NVMe storage has not made all older SSDs cheap.
- AI demand is suggested as one reason storage prices may be under pressure.
- owners should budget more carefully for storage expansion.