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RAM is so expensive that stores are selling it at market prices (www.pcworld.com)

submitted 2 days ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Generative “AI” data centers are gobbling up trillions of dollars in capital, not to mention heating up the planet like a microwave. As a result there’s a capacity crunch on memory production, shooting the prices for RAM sky high, over 100 percent in the last few months alone. Multiple stores are tired of adjusting the prices day to day, and won’t even display them. You find out how much it costs at checkout.

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[–] Artisian@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (20 children)

(I know it's not the point, but a reminder that data center climate impact, including heat, is nowhere near flight, agricultural waste, or construction. Hate it for its own reasons, not for fake ones.)

[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

It's easier to bitch about the woes of a thing I already don't like than to have to make any effort in changing my habits, mmkay?

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