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AI Memory Grab Squeezes Gaming Hardware, Costs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

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.

Meridian48 take
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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