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Efosa Udinmwen

Building your dream PC is about to take longer and cost more - shortages see some shops now limiting SSD, HDD, and RAM purchases to prevent hoarding

How to build a VR-ready PC.
  • AI data centers are swallowing chips once meant for everyday consumers
  • Price of SSDs and RAM are climbing faster than anyone expected
  • DDR4 memory is disappearing as manufacturers chase profit in newer technologies

A growing shortage of storage and memory chips is beginning to hit PC builders and consumers worldwide, with some retailers reportedly stopping some sales to stop hoarding.

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