Valve describes just how brutal RAM negotiations are in 2026
Valve engineers have revealed the difficult nature of sourcing RAM for their new Steam Machine, citing a volatile market where suppliers dictate prices and availability. The company faces high component costs, which have directly impacted the final retail price of their hardware.
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This highlights the ongoing fragility of global supply chains for consumer electronics and the significant power held by a small number of memory component manufacturers.
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