HP, Asus and Acer are reportedly starting limited use of DRAM memory chips made by China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) as a way to address a global memory shortage. Multiple reports link the shortage to rapidly growing demand for AI-related computing infrastructure, which draws priority supply toward high-bandwidth memory used in AI servers. As a result, traditional memory suppliers focus on components for data centers, leaving PC makers facing tighter availability and higher pressure to secure substitutes. One report cites information from sources familiar with the matter, referencing earlier reporting from Nikkei Asia, that the PC manufacturers have begun adopting CXMT chips in limited quantities. The move also raises geopolitical and commercial considerations for international brands sourcing from a Chinese supplier. Acer says it maintains contact with multiple global manufacturers to support supply-chain resilience, reflecting a broader approach to mitigating shortages and managing risk while memory supply remains constrained.