RAM Shortage and AI-Driven Market Disruption
A global shortage of RAM, driven by AI demand, has caused prices to spike to 2007 levels and disrupted graphics card markets.
January 2011
2011 Thailand Floods Impact Global Hard Drive Production
The 2011 floods flooded a substantial portion of the world's hard drive production capacity. Factories, including those belonging to Western Digital, were affected by the flooding.
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Nvidia 5090 Graphics Card Reported at $6000CAD
The 5090 graphics card was reported to cost nearly $6000CAD before tax in a discussion regarding market pricing. This observation was made in the context of rising component costs.
Source ↗August 2026
Scientist tracks RAM costs from 2007 to 2026
An unnamed scientist conducted an extensive study on RAM prices. The study tracked the average cost of RAM between 2007 and 2026.
Source ↗RAM Pricing Reaches Levels Seen in 2007
A scientist reported that RAM pricing has risen to levels comparable to those observed in 2007. This price increase is attributed to the impact of the AI shortage.
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