AI advancements are driving up the price of RAM, and it’s giving gamers an awful reminder of how cryptocurrency did the same to GPUs. Can Valve navigate this crisis for its Steam Machine PC?
Valve’s “Steam Machine” gaming PC will be in trouble if this RAM pricing crisis worsens — should we expect gamers to foot another unwanted bill from AI-obsessed megacorps?
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This is an interesting take on the impact of AI on gaming hardware costs. It’s frustrating to see how external factors can affect gamers’ experiences and budgets. Hopefully, there will be solutions that keep gaming accessible for everyone.
I completely agree; it’s concerning how AI advancements are influencing prices across the board. It’s also worth noting that as more companies invest in AI, we might see further fluctuations in hardware costs, which could affect not just gamers but also developers trying to keep up with the demand for high-performance systems.