Server products have historically been more profitable than their consumer counterparts; therefore, it is not surprising that manufacturers such as Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron have adjusted their production capacities to meet the demand for AI and data center equipment. Micron has even discontinued its consumer Crucial brand to concentrate more on feeding the AI beast.
To quantify the disparity between servers and consumers, the Framework provides an example of a single Nvidia GB300 Blackwell rack, which contains 20TB of HBM3E and 17TB of LPDDR5X. This amount of LPDDR5X memory is sufficient to power thousands of laptops. A data center focused on AI typically comprises thousands of such racks, which helps explain why the consumer market plays the second fiddle.
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LordVile Admin said: Framework, the computer manufacturer, has recently raised the price of the DDR5 memory options available for the Framework Laptop DIY Edition by 50%. Framework raises DDR5 RAM upgrade prices by 50% amid DRAM shortage — only for Laptop DIY edition, says prices will likely rise again : Read more I mean you’re already massively overpaying for the hardware so it’s not much change Reply
helper800 LordVile said: I mean you’re already massively overpaying for the hardware so it’s not much change At least they don't overcharge as much as Apple does. Reply
LordVile helper800 said: At least they don't overcharge as much as Apple does. They’re literally more expensive than a MacBook Air for a worse specced and built machine. Reply
ekio This global shortage of everything starts to go way too far. They print money, making every one poor, they take away parts from consumers transforming plastic into gold. Whats the next step, gas for 10 dollars per litter to be sure we all end up being slaves? Reply
helper800 LordVile said: They’re literally more expensive than a MacBook Air for a worse specced and built machine. Macbook air starts at 1k, Framework laptop starts at about 800. Macbook on sale is about 750-800, so not really. Apple builds in obsolescence, framework does not. Apple macbooks are definitely faster unless you fork out a lot on the latest framework, you got me there. Need a new keyboard for that macbook? Time to spend at minimum 299 dollars with applecare+. Kill that framework keyboard? 50 dollars plus a 5 minute install. Reply
LordVile helper800 said: Macbook air starts at 1k, Framework laptop starts at about 800. Macbook on sale is about 750-800, so not really. Apple builds in obsolescence, framework does not. Apple macbooks are definitely faster unless you fork out a lot on the latest framework, you got me there. Need a new keyboard for that macbook? Time to spend at minimum 299 dollars with applecare+. Kill that framework keyboard? 50 dollars plus a 5 minute install. The framework starts at 1100 so yes really.. you’re also getting worse performance, build quality and display. How does framework not? You can’t upgrade the CPU you have to buy a new mainboard which costs more than A new laptop. Kill that framework port and that’s a $800 repair as it’s soldered to the board, $20 on a Mac. Reply
helper800 LordVile said: The framework starts at 1100 so yes really.. you’re also getting worse performance, build quality and display. How does framework not? You can’t upgrade the CPU you have to buy a new mainboard which costs more than A new laptop. Kill that framework port and that’s a $800 repair as it’s soldered to the board, $20 on a Mac. They start at 800, a new USB-C port module is 12 dollars or less, and its 299 dollars to replace a mac keyboard. Reply
LordVile helper800 said: They start at 800, a new USB-C port module is 12 dollars or less, and it’s 299 dollars to replace a mac keyboard. The laptops start at 1100, the DIY ONE without an SSD, RAM or windows is 800 but that costs the same once you make it functional. The dongle costs $12, the actual port is a new board, which is more expensive to replace than a Mac too btw When are you ever going to replace a top case? The actual keys are like 30 Reply
anscarlett This needs to be stamped on before it gets any further. Stop businesses taking everything and leaving the consumer market dry. Reply
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