Die Shrink 166: Gamer Rage and Lessons from 2021

Over the past couple of weeks there has been an immense amount of discussion online regarding recent RAM Shortages, the annoyingly cyclical nature of the DIY parts market, and what 2026 will look like for gamers...and frankly, a lot of it has been unproductive and misinformed...so, let's talk about it!

0:00 Moulin Rouge, Angry Comments, and Tom’s Done (Intro Banter)

17:00 Pricing & Rage Expectations for 2026

22:00 Accept it – 2015 is NEVER Coming Back!

26:07 Dan Explains how Gaming has Gotten Cheaper in Black & White

40:51 2021 vs 2026 – What will be different?

44:29 Advice for Gamers in 2026

53:49 Is Intel F***ed?

https://youtu.be/mxTj5xcd1-Y

https://youtu.be/v1JN8nCD1JM

https://www.mooreslawisdead.com/post/sam-altman-s-dirty-dram-deal