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Re:Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowe... by carlosjobim on Tuesday August 18, 2026 @03:54PM (#49351715)
You need 8GB at the very most, which isn't out of reach for any consumer. If you need more, then you are a professional and can afford more. Or you are a hobbyist, and your hobby doesn't deserve any subsidies from the hard working tax payer.
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Re:Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowe... by pfdietz on Tuesday August 18, 2026 @06:00PM (#49353333)
> You need 8GB at the very most

I call total bullshit on that. I need more.

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Re:Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowe... by carlosjobim on Tuesday August 18, 2026 @07:54PM (#49354643)
Why would you need more compute power than other people? An 8GB machine is already way beyond capable for anything a consumer - and most professional - can throw at it.

And why in the world should the government force tax payers to subsidize your extraordinary computing needs?

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Re:Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowe... by HDBaseT on Tuesday August 18, 2026 @08:33PM (#49354999)
Have you ever used a computer?
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Re:Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowe... by carlosjobim on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @01:17AM (#49357160)
No, have you?
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