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In early 2026 memory markets are in the midst of an unprecedented super-cycle. Leading manufacturers are enjoying record profits: for example, SK Hynix reported a 47% operating margin in late 2025 and is rewarding employees with $100K-scale bonuses on 10% of profits. This reflects a severe supply crunch as AI/data-center demand soaks up huge amounts…
Read MoreAt CES 2026, NVIDIA announced the Inference Context Memory Storage Platform (ICMSP), positioning it as a core subsystem of the Rubin architecture. Unlike previous GPU or networking launches, this platform targets a more fundamental limitation in modern AI systems: the inability of existing memory hierarchies to sustain long-context, multi-step inference at scale. This announcement reflects…
Read MoreThe global memory and storage market is entering a phase where pricing, supply, and technology roadmaps are increasingly shaped by AI demand rather than traditional consumer cycles. Recent data and vendor disclosures point to tightening conditions across DRAM, HBM, and NAND, with ripple effects now visible throughout servers, SSDs, and downstream systems. Macro Market Signals…
Read MoreBuySellRam.com breaks down the different types of hard drives, how to identify you have, and outlines how (and where) to sell yours. There are four types of Hard Drives: PATA Serial ATA (SATA) SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) SSD (Solid-State Drive) PATA was introduced in 1986 by Western Digital, and are capable of data transmission…
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