Devices · 1h ago
AI Memory Grab Squeezes Gaming Hardware, Costs
AI data centers consume up to 70% of high-end memory output, leaving consumer hardware with 30% and driving up costs. A single AI chip uses 288GB of memory, equivalent to 18 consoles. This shift is causing price hikes and delays in gaming hardware, impacting developers and gamers alike.
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The article rightly highlights a real supply chain squeeze, but the impact on gaming may be overstated as companies adapt with alternative memory solutions.
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