I've noticed that DDR5 RAM prices have skyrocketed recently, and it's really throwing off my plans for a new build. I feel like they weren't this high not too long ago. Can anyone explain why the prices are so inflated right now and whether there's any chance they'll drop back down soon?
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It's mainly due to the surge in demand from AI companies that need a lot of RAM for their data centers. They're snapping up available chips, which leaves less for regular consumers like us, causing prices to shoot up. It's pretty wild how quickly the market can change.
So is it safe to say that if the demand from AI subsides, prices could potentially go back to normal?