Elon Musk calls out memory makers over 'extortionate' chip pricing, says Micron is playing smart for long-term loyalty — yet Micron is pulling in 90% margins on consumer RAM - Tom's Hardware

Elon Musk has publicly criticized memory makers for "extortionate" chip pricing, while also suggesting Micron is playing a smart long-term loyalty game. Meanwhile, Micron is reportedly earning roughly 90% margins on consumer RAM. For enterprise buyers, the takeaway is that high-profile pressure on pricing and supplier relationships is landing while memory supply remains tight, and the commentary doesn't change what you'll pay on your next DDR5, RDIMM, or HBM order. Suppliers with that kind of margin headroom have little reason to cut prices unprompted, so securing volume early and comparing sources matters more than waiting for a market correction. If you're planning a refresh or an AI cluster build, checking live inventory or requesting a quote is a practical way to see where the market stands.