Samsung set to launch cheap PCIe 4.0 990 SSD as “RAMpocalypse” pushes even the world's largest SSD vendor to remove DRAM from product

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to release an affordable 1TB PCIe 4.0 990 SSD without DRAM, a move likely spurred by the "RAMpocalypse," a period of high DRAM prices due to supply chain disruptions. This decision to forego DRAM, typically used to boost performance, highlights how even top SSD manufacturers are adjusting to market pressures. The shift could make high-speed storage more accessible but may come with trade-offs in performance. This change underscores the broader tech industry's response to fluctuating component prices.