<2>Mac Studio 512GB RAM Option Disappears Amid Global DRAM Shortage
<3>The Mac Studio, a popular workstation from Apple, has recently undergone a significant change in its RAM configuration options. According to recent reports, the 512GB RAM configuration has been removed, leaving the 256GB option as the new maximum. This change has been attributed to the ongoing global DRAM shortage, which has been affecting various industries, including the tech sector.
<3>The Mac Studio starts with a base RAM of 36GB, but users had the option to upgrade to higher configurations, ranging from 48GB to 512GB. However, the higher-tier upgrades were limited to the M3 Ultra chip. Now, the available options range from 48GB to 256GB, with the 256GB upgrade facing longer shipping delays.
<3>As per a report by MacRumors, the 256GB upgrade now has wait times into May, indicating a significant increase in demand. This surge in demand can be attributed to consumers seeking machines suitable for running local AI agents. The increased demand has also led to a price hike for the 256GB RAM upgrade option.
<3>According to Apple’s website, the 256GB RAM upgrade