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We quickly being put back into a pre 80's PC as a luxury era.

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[–] DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Not as likely. Best case we get really cheap slightly used PC parts at bulk level prices because the bubble pops. Real case is the cost doesn't actually bring any profit because only businesses with high disposable wealth were the parties invested. This makes them pull out.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

The RAM used for AI isn't the same as what PCs use.

[–] DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

No but the market will shift regardless. Its just a money sink for all the hoarders for now.