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What is "dummy" RAM, and why are PC builders using it?
If you can't make it, just fake it.
At CES 2026, sleek new laptops dazzled—but soaring memory costs driven by AI chip demand threaten to make everyday PCs ...
If you've ever dipped a toe into the world of computer upgrades, you've probably come across terms like DDR5, ECC, DIMM, and SODIMM. But lately, a new acronym is making its way into the conversation: ...
The answer: AI of course.
RAM timings are a critical aspect of memory performance, often overlooked in favor of more glamorous specifications like clock speed and capacity. However, these timings play a significant role in ...
The supply shortage of the RAM needed to build phones and PCs isn’t going away. But a few companies have a plan to solve it.
There’s only so much RAM to go around, and with data centers seen as the priority, smartphone and laptop makers may have to raise prices to compete. The stock prices of RAM and NAND manufacturers ...
When built my new rig in late 2023 I choose 32GB of memory. My dad is still running 8GB. My Old Thinkpad only has 4GB. Now wondering since Microsoft and other companies are pushing AI, by how much ...
As modern games push memory harder, choosing the right amount of RAM matters more than ever. With DRAM pricing in flux, we revisit the big question: ...
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