ChipsXDAabout 17 hours ago
Unified memory locks PC upgrades, raises costs
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Unified memory soldered onto the CPU package eliminates modular RAM slots, preventing upgrades. Vendors can charge more for fixed configurations, locking system lifespan on day one. Apple charges over $200 to step from 8GB to 16GB. A dead memory sector requires full CPU/motherboard replacement, accelerating e-waste.
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