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Devastated PC builder orders DDR5 RAM from Amazon, receives DDR2 and some weights — counterfeit 32GB kit a worrying sign of rising return and sales fraud (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] Lexam@lemmy.world 23 points 7 hours ago (3 children)

I think I will just go to Microcenter

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 11 points 7 hours ago

I miss Microcenter

[–] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 7 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I wish I had a Microcenter less than 8hrs away. Best Buy is all I have and I am not buying there.

[–] immobile7801@piefed.social 1 points 1 hour ago

Same, i don't have one less than 7 hour round trip drive.

[–] folekaule@lemmy.world 4 points 6 hours ago

Same. I'm lucky enough to have two within driving distance. I'm genuinely worried about them staying in business if PC building takes a nosedive thanks to the RAM/SSD prices.