Why RAM Prices Make No Sense

ML Guy · Advanced ·🏗️ Systems Design & Architecture ·1mo ago
RAM prices didn’t just go up, they exploded. Just a few months ago, 32GB of DDR5 cost around 80$. Now? It’s closer to 400$+. So what changed? Most people think this is just another normal memory cycle, but that explanation is incomplete. Because something bigger is happening behind the scenes. A shift in the entire memory industry. And it’s being driven by AI. In this video, we break down: • Why RAM prices suddenly increased • Why this is NOT a normal DRAM cycle • The 3 companies controlling 95% of memory supply • What HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) actually is • Why AI GPUs need completely different memory • How production is shifting away from DDR5 • And why this affects everyone buying a PC 📌 Subscribe for more videos about: AI infrastructure Computer architecture Hidden tech behind everyday systems
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