Why RAM Prices Are Soaring 📈 and Will Get Worse
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867.2K views • Dec 30, 2025

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CHAPTERSs
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0:00 Intro
2:26 Why does AI need RAM?!
3:55 But why Is Gaming RAM Expensive?
6:14 Why Don't They Make More?
6:50 Here is Why They Wont...
7:41 Building a New Fab won't work either...
8:30 The Companies know it's a Bubble
9:00 China will save us!
10:38 What should you do?
12:30 Outro
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Some resources for how AI Models work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPZh9BOjkQs
Understanding Transformers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjZofJX0v4M
Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1629479-how-did-ram-get-so-expensive-and-how-it%E2%80%99s-going-to-get-worse%E2%80%A6/
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CHAPTERSs
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0:00 Intro
2:26 Why does AI need RAM?!
3:55 But why Is Gaming RAM Expensive?
6:14 Why Don't They Make More?
6:50 Here is Why They Wont...
7:41 Building a New Fab won't work either...
8:30 The Companies know it's a Bubble
9:00 China will save us!
10:38 What should you do?
12:30 Outro
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