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		astrodust on Oct 28, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: New iMac with M4 You're not buying a standard, you're buying a module with particular packaging and specifications, all of which have a huge impact on production cost.

throwaway48476 on Oct 28, 2024 [–]

RAM cost is predominantly the cost to produce the silicon, which is a standard and interchangeable. Apple uses multiple sourcing as well to lower their cost.

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