• moody@lemmings.world
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    As old computers age out of gaming-worthiness and/or just die, new computers are built to replace them, and the high cost of memory may force some to get less RAM.

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      But wouldn’t people just stick with their current PC instead of downgrade?

      Especially because they very likely can get a better CPU with the same socket, and a better graphics card.

      I find it hard to imagine a scenario where you would go to less RAM instead of keeping what you have.

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        What if your GPU or RAM dies?

        I mean as long as your PC is still viable, sure. But at some point even a partial downgrade can be an upgrade in some ways.

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          Yeah but we are talking about a widespread drop in the average, which I’d think would be more influenced by people upgrading (or not) rather than gear dying.