Micron, the company behind the popular Crucial brand, has announced that it will be discontinuing its consumer RAM and storage products starting in March 2026. The move comes as Micron shifts its focus to supplying memory and storage solutions to larger, strategic customers in the artificial intelligence (AI) market.
For nearly 30 years, Crucial has been a major player in the PC building market, competing with top brands like Samsung, SK Hynix, Corsair, and Seagate. However, Micron’s decision to exit the consumer business reflects its commitment to “secular, profitable growth vectors” in memory and storage.
The sudden closure of Crucial is expected to impact PC builders and gamers who rely on affordable RAM and storage solutions. Prices for RAM are already rising due to high demand from AI companies, and this trend is likely to continue.
Micron plans to continue supporting its existing customers and providing warranty obligations for Crucial products until the end of February 2026. The company also offers “redeployment opportunities” for employees who will be affected by the closure.
While Micron’s decision may benefit larger corporations in the AI market, it is a significant setback for consumers and hobbyists who rely on affordable RAM and storage solutions.
Source: https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/components/we-just-lost-a-huge-ram-and-ssd-manufacturer-to-ai-micron-is-killing-crucial-after-nearly-30-years-to-support-larger-strategic-customers