It seems that on Apple The global memory crisis, caused mainly by the demand for AI, is slowly starting to hit. The Californian giant has quietly made a Mac Studio a relatively subtle change, but definitely worth noting, as it significantly limits the usability of this machine for the most demanding tasks. From the Mac configurator Studio because the possibility of ordering has disappeared variantu with 512 GB of RAM. MaxThere is now "only" 256 GB of RAM and what's more, increasing RAM has become more expensive.
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Mac Studio It starts with 36 GB of memory as standard, although it was previously possible to choose several higher configurations up to an extreme 512 GB of RAM, which were reserved for the most powerful variantu with chip M3 UltraHowever, after the latest change Apple now only offers configurations from 48 GB to 256 GB. Along with the disappearance of 512GB variaThe price has also been adjusted. Upgrade from 96 GB to 256 GB RAM on the model with M3 Ultra It used to cost $1600 in the US, but now you'll pay $2000 for the same step. If you're wondering how much the now-unavailable 512GB used to cost, variant, Apple He charged $4000 for it.
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As I wrote above, this change is most likely due to the global DRAM shortage that has been increasingly affecting the technology market in recent months. Manufacturers are reporting limited supplies and memory prices are gradually increasing, which is also starting to be reflected in the range of some devices. This may also be the reason why Mac configurations have Studio with 256 GB RAM currently shipping until May. Apple Although, according to analysts, Apple has been fighting the shortage for quite a long time, news recently emerged that it has accepted Samsung's offer to supply 100% more expensive RAM for iPhones and is now apparently solving the problem for Macs as well.
In addition, the growing demand for powerful computers capable of running local AI models and various AI agents may also play a role. These tasks can use large amounts of memory very efficiently, which naturally increases interest in machines like Mac StudioOn the other hand, it is appropriate to say that Mac Studio v maxThe ideal configuration is definitely not for everyone, and it is therefore a question of how realistic this theory is.
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However, in the future it is expected that Mac Studio will undergo another generational change. According to current information, it should specifically see versions with M5 chips in 2026 Max a M5 UltraWhen exactly Apple When these new models will be introduced remains a question, but theoretically it could also happen that they will try to speed up the introduction and release 512GB RAM. variaThe current model may simply mean the start of a gradual cleaning of warehouses.
