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[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

But wouldn't people just stick with their current PC instead of downgrade?

Especially because they very likely can get a better CPU with the same socket, and a better graphics card.

I find it hard to imagine a scenario where you would go to less RAM instead of keeping what you have.

[–] moody@lemmings.world 3 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

What if your GPU or RAM dies?

I mean as long as your PC is still viable, sure. But at some point even a partial downgrade can be an upgrade in some ways.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 7 hours ago

Yeah but we are talking about a widespread drop in the average, which I'd think would be more influenced by people upgrading (or not) rather than gear dying.