RAM Crisis Echoes 1980s Shortage as AI Demand and Geopolitics Drive Prices Up
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The current surge in RAM prices, fueled by AI data centers and geopolitical tensions, mirrors the 1988 memory chip shortage. Historical parallels show how oversupply, sanctions, and shifting demand
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The current surge in RAM prices, fueled by AI data centers and geopolitical tensions, mirrors the 1988 memory chip shortage. Historical parallels show how oversupply, sanctions, and shifting demand created volatile cycles for both RAM and oil, impacting industries like gaming. Lessons from the past suggest market corrections and innovation may eventually restore balance, but consumer tolerance will be tested.
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