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Apple Starts Another A18 Pro Chip Run Amid Incredible MacBook Neo Demand

… But there is one issue: The production ramp‑up introduces new cost pressures. Apple is now using new chip wafers from TSMC instead of mostly "free" recycled chips, which is raising its chip costs. At the same time, prices for components like DRAM and aluminum are rising. …

May 8, 2026 · Devesh Beri

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NAND Manufacturers Slash Output as Prices Crater

… The central difficulty of navigating the DRAM/NAND boom-and-bust cycle is managing when your foundry is expanding versus when it optimizes for lower costs. …

Apr 29, 2019 · Joel Hruska

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AMD Threadripper 3970X, 3960X, and Intel Core i9-10980XE CPUs Tested: Intel Cuts Prices, AMD Redefines What's Possible

… Test Setup To be added later due to time pressure. …

Nov 25, 2019 · Joel Hruska