RAM and SSDs are getting expensive again, and AI may be the culprit

As AI demand grows, memory manufacturers are prioritising the production of high-margin HBM chips over traditional DDR RAM.
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What is RAM? How your computer's memory keeps all your programs running smoothly

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Looks like the AI boom has made DDR4 RAM no better value than DDR5 as storage and memory prices continue to rise

There's no source given for these charts, but it tracks with other analysis and even consumer tracking such as on ...

Mini PC (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Hits New Record Low on Amazon, Now 4x Cheaper Than Mac Mini

Currently, the GMKtec Nucbox G3S Mini PC (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel N95 chip, Windows 11 Pro) is available for $179 on Amazon, down from its regular $249 price. The only catch? This deal is exclusive ...
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What’s the difference between DDR3 and DDR4 RAM?

DDR3 RAM had a long run after its 2007 release, powering mainstream laptops and desktop computers for many years. However, in 2014, DDR4 RAM was released to the public and has since become the most ...