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32GB of DDR5 now costs $375 minimum — AI shortage continues to squeeze PC building
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this post was submitted on 03 Jun 2026
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I'd go for 2x32 if you can. I've heard of people having more issues with 4 dimms than 2 when you get above 32GB
Computer is an old Lenovo P71. Has 4 slots with a maximum of 16GB per slot.
Ahhh, I got ya. Well just be prepared to run it at 2133mt/s, if you have any instability.
It weighs like 9lbs. Literally the most stable and planted laptop I've had since 3rd grade.