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AI demand drives RAM prices up over 700%

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A user on Mastodon expressed frustration over the dramatic price increase of computer RAM, specifically a 64GB DDR5 SO-DIMM kit. They noted that the RAM, which they purchased for just over $100, has surged in price to over $700. The user attributes this price hike to companies purchasing large quantities of RAM for their AI infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Increased demand for AI infrastructure is significantly inflating the cost of essential computing components like RAM.

RANK_REASON User commentary on market trends driven by AI infrastructure demand.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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AI demand drives RAM prices up over 700%

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I probably bought this Crucial 64GB KIT (2 x 32GB) DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM for a little over $100 at that time. Found it in my RAM stash on my desk. “Thanks” to the st

    I probably bought this Crucial 64GB KIT (2 x 32GB) DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM for a little over $100 at that time. Found it in my RAM stash on my desk. “Thanks” to the stupid companies buying up RAM for their AI farm, this kit now being sold for over $700. # AI

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