Crucial will shut down – because Micron wants to sell its RAM and SSDs to AI companies instead

Micron is retiring the Crucial brand, marking the end of its line of budget-friendly solid-state drives (SSDs) and RAM kits. As I mentioned earlier VideoCardz. in Announcement on WednesdayMicron says the reduction in its consumer-focused business “will improve exposure and support to our larger, strategic customers in the fastest-growing sectors” — also known as AI companies.

Now, there will be one less brand selling consumer-focused memory for computers, which could exacerbate the global memory shortage. The increasing demand for RAM is already affecting prices CyberPowerPC, rangeand Raspberry Piwhile HP has even hinted at a raise Their devices are priced or equipped with lower memory.

Micron will continue to ship Crucial products through the end of February 2026 and will provide “ongoing warranty service and support.”