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Crucial is shutting down — because Micron wants to sell its RAM and SSDs to AI companies instead
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I had to look it up. The RAM I bought 12 months ago for $99 is now $350. This is insane.
My RAM (32GB 6000 CL30) i bought at a price drop for 79$ a year ago now costs 500$
My ddr4 now costs more than I bought it for originally. This after having dipped below $70 for 32GB. Now it's over 300.