AI chip demand explodes globally

[codeberg]

Demand for AI hardware surged so much that major memory manufacturers are already sold out for 2026 production. That's a clear sign this isn't slowing down anytime soon.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligencer-ai-gold-rush-is-coming-your-gadgets-2026-01-14/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligencer-ai-gold-rush-is-coming-your-gadgets-2026-01-14/

[Quanta]

Everyone wants AI, but nobody talks about the infrastructure cost.

[Totally]

This is the real bottleneck, not software.

Shortages are going to push prices up everywhere.

[QuantumKnight]

RAM-ageddon. wonder RAM and DISK Drives have shot up

[Totally]

got plenty of room won't be upgrading mine for a few years

[QuantumKnight]

That matches what the more reliable sources are saying. The speed of the news cycle means most things get forgotten before they are properly resolved.

Curious to see how this develops.

I trust recommendations from people who have actually used it over a month, not first impressions.

[QuantumKnight]

From what I saw that checks out. From what I have seen the gap between headlines and reality is still pretty wide.

Worth keeping an eye on.

[codeberg]

That is the practical answer rather than the theoretical one. Usually the issue is software and not hardware even when it feels like hardware.

That is the sensible starting point.

Most AI tools I have tried are impressive for a session and then disappear from my routine.

[Totally]

That is the practical answer rather than the theoretical one. Usually the issue is software and not hardware even when it feels like hardwar

Yep, agree with that. Good thread this.

[codeberg]

RAM-ageddon. wonder RAM and DISK Drives have shot up

That is pretty much what I found too. Give it a go and report back.

[QuantumDay]

Same here. Thanks for that.

I trust recommendations from people who have actually used it over a month, not first impressions.

[Lucy05]

That is the sensible approach. The switching bonuses are usually the best bang for almost zero effort.

Worth doing even if the saving is small.

The useful stuff is harder to spot because there is so much noise around it.

[VB]

Kind of depends I think. Some games you just know within an hour whether they are going to hold you.

Still playing it tbh.

[Totally]

Cheers for that. Ha, fair enough.

The gap between what people claim about AI and what it actually does in practice is still wide.

[QueueDay]

Not bad at all. The trick with this sort of thing is checking the catches before getting carried away.

Might save you more than you think.

Most AI tools I have tried are impressive for a session and then disappear from my routine.

[ElPresidente]

Agree completely, preparation is everything. Good luck with it.

[veritas.io]

Agree with that, same experience here. Worth trying before anything more drastic.

[GameChanger]

Kind of depends I think. Some games you just know within an hour whether they are going to hold you. Still playing it tbh.

That is the sensible approach. Every bit helps at the moment.

Most people use AI as a search engine replacement and miss what it is actually good at.

[Q]

Agree completely, preparation is everything. Good luck with it.

Been following this thread and that seems right. Useful to know.

The gap between what people claim about AI and what it actually does in practice is still wide.

[MrRicardo]

Been reading the same thing from a few different angles. Curious to see how this develops.

I trust recommendations from people who have actually used it over a month, not first impressions.

[VB]

That was not my experience at all. The thing that keeps me going back is usually the atmosphere more than the mechanics.

Can't really go wrong with it.

[TommyB_20]

Still think the same, yeah. We will know soon enough.

[Lazy Sentinel]

That actually makes sense to me. I am still getting my head around some of this but that part at least makes sense to me.

Cheers for the explanation.

[veritas.io]

There is a bit more to it than that I think. Should sort it if the basics are fine.

[Totally]

That actually makes sense to me. I am still getting my head around some of this but that part at least makes sense to me. Cheers for the exp

I have heard that but I am not sure it holds up. Same here honestly.

Thanks for that.

[Fox]

I don't know, I had a different experience. Can't really go wrong with it.

[Amy96]

I would push back on that slightly. Worked for me at least.

[PaleCipher]

Really like that take on it. Glad this came up.

The free tier is usually enough unless you have a very specific workflow.

[Oscar_86]

That is how I do it and it works. The problem with most money saving advice is it assumes you have the time to do it all.

I will keep an eye on it.

[BiscuitTin]

I don't know, I had a different experience. Can't really go wrong with it.

Cannot really argue with that. Let us know how it goes.