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For 30 years, computers kept getting cheaper. Now building your own PC requires a mortgage approval.⁣ ⁣ With Stacey Vanek Smith

Justin Wolfers

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lynchzilla24 days ago

@svaneksmith Big factor is the cost of RAM memory, an integral part of every PC. Nvidia and others are sucking up all available RAM.

Alex DeWolf24 days ago

@svaneksmith the hardware cost curve shifted because enterprise demand for gpus now cannibalizes the consumer silicon supply chain

Greg Motter24 days ago

@svaneksmith The amount of business investment being delayed right now by smaller (non AI/cloud) companies is likely staggering. Almost to the point where the large cloud providers are simply crowding out private purchases. Now what happens when China invades Taiwan?

Tony Bell24 days ago

@svaneksmith Seems like a damn fine illustration of how changes in opportunity cost affect equilibrium prices.

🌱Nghthawke24 days ago

@svaneksmith There were warnings two years ago. People must learn to be proactive and plan ahead.

The Bullish Broke Guy X24 days ago

@svaneksmith 30 years of cheaper computers, ended by a RAM shortage. peak 2026 honestly

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