OpenAI Recalculates RAM Purchases, Prices Ease
On April 1, 2026, market reports show RAM and storage prices cooling after six months of sharp increases, with some DDR5 32GB kits falling from about $490 to roughly $370. Industry chatter links the shift to OpenAI reportedly scaling back planned RAM buys from Samsung and SK Hynix under its 2025 Stargate partnerships and to Google’s TurboQuant memory compression. There is no official confirmation.
Scoring Rationale
Timely industry report linking notable RAM price drops to OpenAI demand shifts and Google compression. Scored moderately for relevance and scope but downgraded for unconfirmed sourcing and limited technical depth; timeliness provides a small boost.
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