How Close Are We to Having a Single 1TB RAM Memory Card?

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The discussion centers around the feasibility and timeline for the availability of a single memory card with a capacity of 1TB for desktops and laptops. Currently, such high-capacity memory sticks are not expected to be available for consumer desktops in the near future due to the lack of demand and the cost associated with high-performance memory. Estimates suggest that it may take 3-4 years for high-end server configurations to support 1TB RAM, while consumer desktop RAM could take 8-10 years to reach that capacity.In terms of storage, 1TB SSDs are already available, and cloud services like AWS and Azure offer high-memory options for rent, which can be a practical solution for users requiring extensive computational power. The conversation also highlights the balance between CPU speed and memory capacity, indicating that current technology does not necessitate such large memory sticks for typical desktop applications. Users needing significant RAM for specialized tasks, like numerical simulations, are advised to consider cloud computing or distributed systems as more efficient alternatives.
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