Rant Crucial shutting down its consumer business (RAM and SSDs) so Micron can sell to AI instead

[caLLous]

Crucial is shutting down — because Micron wants to sell its RAM and SSDs to AI companies instead

Another blow to PC gaming.

www.theverge.com

It's going to be a rough couple of years for anyone looking to build or upgrade a PC. Say what you like about crypto mining but at least that was "just" GPUs, this is going to affect most component categories - especially anything that needs RAM (system RAM or VRAM) or flash storage.

 

[Embattle]

Crucial is shutting down — because Micron wants to sell its RAM and SSDs to AI companies instead

Another blow to PC gaming.

www.theverge.com

It's going to be a rough couple of years for anyone looking to build or upgrade a PC. Say what you like about crypto mining but at least that was "just" GPUs, this is going to affect most component categories - especially anything that needs RAM (system RAM or VRAM) or flash storage.

They were never a large manufacturer in the consumer area anyway, the issue might become that it'll eventually reduce competition.

 

[caLLous]

That was just one story...

NVIDIA May Stop Bundling Memory with GPU Kits Amid GDDR Shortage

NVIDIA is rumored to be changing its approach by supplying only the raw silicon to its AIC partners, rather than bundling its usual GPU and memory kit. Typically, GPU manufacturers like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel provide their GPU dies with GDDR memory to AIC partners as a kit. These partners then...

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Sandisk and Samsung Delay NAND Shipments, Transcend Left Without Supply Since October

Transcend has reportedly issued an internal company notice, shared by @jukan05 on X, indicating that they have recently received a notice from their NAND Flash suppliers, Samsung and Sandisk, about postponed shipments. According to the letter, Transcend has not received a NAND Flash shipment...

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AMD Reportedly Raising 8GB, 16GB GPU SKUs by $20-$40

AMD is finalizing its GPU price increase strategy for end-of-the-year 2026. According to a new report from Chinese Board Channels, AMD is looking to increase its 8 GB SKUs pricing by $20, while the 16 GB models will absorb a $40 price increase. Overall, gamers are expected to see a price...

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(AMD are also increasing CPU prices)

 

[Gwadien]

I'll just get one off Temu in a couple of years.

 

[caLLous]

 

[Embattle]

In essence the Nvidia story spreading to others.

 

[caLLous]

Samsung to halt SATA SSD production, leaker warns of up to 18 months of SSD price pressure, worse than Micron ending consumer RAM

Samsung is reportedly preparing to wind down its SATA SSD business, and a notable hardware leaker warns the move could have broader implications for consumer storage pricing than Micron’s decision to end its Crucial RAM lineup. The report suggests reduced supply and short-term price pressure may...

www.notebookcheck.net

 

[MYstIC G]

They were never a large manufacturer in the consumer area anyway, the issue might become that it'll eventually reduce competition.

Were they not? Cheap SSD every time afaik