Samsung Hikes Memory Chip Prices by Up to 60% as Shortage Worsens, Sources Say
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Samsung has increased memory chip prices by up to 60% amid a worsening shortage, with commenters reflecting on the impact of this change on their work and the value of older technology.
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mouse_
about 2 months ago
640k ought to be enough for anybody.
theandrewbailey
about 2 months ago
I work in ewaste recycling. I've stopped refurbishing PCs for a while to spend more time sorting through RAM. Prices are so crazy that DDR3 is worth selling again.
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