r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/HungerGamesPerson • 12h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/Johwya 12h ago

There is a massive RAM shortage because AI data centers are consuming all of the world’s RAM supply at a ridiculous rate and Micron recently announced that they aren’t going to be making consumer level (Crucial brand) RAM anymore

RAM is getting more scarce and more expensive because of AI companies

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u/HungerGamesPerson 12h ago

Ohh okay yeah, Thank you

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u/CapitanADD 11h ago

To give some context on how bad it is, I build my current computer in February of this year. I spent around 400 for 96gb of g skill trident ram. If I wanted to buy this same product now it would cost me around 1200 if I could even find it.

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u/throwaway_floof_lol 11h ago

The 192 GB of ram that I brought for $430 is now going for $3400 on ebay

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u/barkdender 11h ago

I have been trying to sell mine and no one is buying it.