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AI component shortage drives 4TB SSD prices to 9.7 cents/GB

The AI component shortage has significantly impacted SSD prices, making a 4TB Team Group T-Force G50 M.2 drive available for $399 during Prime Day, which equates to approximately 9.7 cents per GB. This deal, achieved with a promo code, represents the cheapest 4TB SSD currently on the market, despite being a PCIe 4.0 model with sequential speeds of 5,000 Mbps read and 4,500 Mbps write. Industry experts note that the retail SSD market has diminished, suggesting this may be one of the last opportunities to purchase drives at these elevated prices. AI

IMPACT The AI component shortage is driving up prices for essential computer hardware like SSDs, impacting consumer costs for PC builds.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a consumer electronics deal influenced by broader industry trends (AI component shortages), but is not a core AI release or significant industry move.

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AI component shortage drives 4TB SSD prices to 9.7 cents/GB

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Stephen Warwick ·

    Get a 4TB SSD for $399 this Prime Day — 9.7 cents per GB is as good as it gets thanks to the AI pricing crisis

    Get a 4TB SSD for $399 ahead of Prime Day, the cheapest one you can buy.