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AMD acquires startup to turn SSDs into cheap virtual RAM
AMD has acquired a startup to transform SSDs into virtual RAM, aiming to reduce memory costs. This is AMD's third attempt at solving memory bottlenecks, following RAMdisk and StoreMI. The move targets data center and AI workloads where memory demand is high.
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The acquisition signals AMD's ongoing struggle to address memory constraints, but past attempts haven't gained traction; success depends on seamless integration and real-world performance gains.
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A solution to RAM-aggedon? AMD buys startup to transform SSDs into cheap 'virtual RAM' to cut price, its third attempt at solving memory conundrum after RAMdisk and StoreMI →
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