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Microsoft reveals why 32-bit Windows was limited to 4GB RAM, and it wasn't a technical limit
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (900+ words) It’s a popular myth that 32-bit Windows is limited to 4GB of RAM because a 32-bit address can only represent 2^32 combinations, which works out to 4GB. This is one of those things that sound true until you look at the history of…...
Analyst talks of 'historic shortage' of RAM as AI boom ramps up, a signal that 2027 could be dire — but at least there's a glimmer of good news from Framework
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (545+ words) 2027 may witness an even more severe crisis than is already expected If you thought the RAM crisis was going to get worse next year, you're very probably right — but apparently we might suffer an even more severe shortage than some…...
Laptop-slinger Framework refunding customers who paid top dollar for RAM
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (473+ words) Laptop-maker Framework has decided to refund some of its customers who paid high prices for its model 13 Pro laptop due to the soaring cost of RAM. In July, the company told some customers who had ordered its very repairable machines…...
Before You Pay More for DDR5, Think About How Much Memory You Need
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (707+ words) There is an easy trap to fall into when buying a new PC. The newer specification usually sounds like the better one, so choosing DDR5 memory over DDR4 can seem like an obvious upgrade. But with memory prices climbing to unusually high…...
The end of cheap compute
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (706+ words) Hey. It’s my birthday, so I’m running a sale! I’m turning 50 (jfc), which means everything’s 50 percent off this week. Join the party! 🎂 On to this week’s update. Now, five months after cutting the price of its most expensive subscription tier,…...
Framework 'retroactively reducing prices' after securing lower-cost memory
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Snag 32GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4 RAM for $215 at Newegg
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (429+ words) It's compatible with a wide range of Intel and AMD platforms DDR5 might be the memory standard for newer PCs, but it costs far more than DDR4, especially when you're shopping for faster or higher-capacity kits. If you're upgrading a DDR4 system, I've…...
Man finds $12,000 worth of RAM inside old server his work gave him
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (319+ words) A man found nearly 2TB of RAM potentially worth around $12,000 sitting in his garage after his workplace let him keep an old server. The haul consisted of 30 Samsung 64GB memory sticks, giving him 1,920GB in total – considerably more RAM than a typical PC…...
UBS: Memory Chip Shortage to Extend Through 2027; Semiconductor Upturn to Last Until at Least 2028 — BigGo Finance
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (351+ words) According to data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global chip sales in July fell 9.8% from the record high set in June, with memory chip sales dropping 16.3% month-over-month — the primary drag on overall performance. However, integrated circuit sales excluding memory…...
Smartphone & Computer Prices Surge: Young Consumers Pay the New "AI Tax"
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (792+ words) The "wait-for-price-cut" group, who are used to waiting for price reductions and subsidies, have encountered price hikes this year instead. Computers and tablets have also avoided the price surge. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China shows that…...