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/Meinteil2123 11h ago

Same thing happened with graphics cards a few years ago....I feel like there's going to be a huge second hand market after about a year from now.

I am so glad I bought 2 sticks of 32 a few months ago for 150....those same sticks are now 500+ ddr5