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Nvidia Brings Back RTX 3060 Amid AI Chip Crunch | Durham News
Nvidia’s surprise RTX 3060 comeback isn’t just a throwback—it’s a strategic move fueled by AI-driven memory shortages. With DRAM prices soaring 70% since December, the company’s gaming division is getting a boost from older cards like the 12GB RTX 3060, now selling for $340, while the newer, faster RTX 5060 drops at $299. It’s a wild twist: an older card has more RAM, but the new one outperforms. Nvidia’s balancing act? Catering to gamers who need memory without cannibalizing its booming AI chip business. The AI boom is bleeding into consumer tech—making gaming gear pricier and more complex…
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