Why does this sort of thing never happen to me? Redditor says they found $10,000 worth of RAM just sitting in their garage
This memory stash doesn't grant an automatic upgrade for their gaming rig, though.
A Redditor recently revealed they have roughly $10,000 AUD (about $7,200 USD) worth of RAM hidden away in their garage. The stash appears to consist of multiple 64GB DDR4 sticks. This substantial amount of memory came from an old work server that the Redditor had previously stored. PC gamers are familiar with the large memory capacities of servers, but their availability has been impacted by the current memory crisis, primarily caused by AI data centers.
Unfortunately, not all server memory is compatible with personal computers, as modern desktop PCs typically use UDIMMs, while servers use RDIMMs. Therefore, if the AI bubble were to burst, leaving excess server memory, it may not be advantageous for gaming rigs. For individuals who unexpectedly come across a fortune in server memory, selling the excess is the most practical course of action.
The Redditor who shared their stash has not yet disclosed their plans, although commenters are already considering the option of selling some of the sticks. Desperate times may call for desperate measures, such as commenting on a Reddit thread.
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