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ELI5 Why is RAM just now getting so expensive? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/explainlikeimfive@lemmy.world
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I know the main cause is AI but why now, why was there not this demand at the same time as when GPU prices started to sky rocket?

Also I dont see why AI needs RAM like VRAM I get it but why RAM?

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[–] 36 points 11 months ago

Also I dont see why AI needs RAM like VRAM I get it but why RAM?

VRAM is still RAM.

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