> $10k gets you a Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM

Because Apple has not adjusted their pricing yet for the new ram pricing reality. The moment they do, its not going to be a $10k system anymore but in the $15k+...

The amount of wafers going to AI is insane and will influence not just memory prices. Do not forget, the only reason why Apple is currently immunity to this, is because they tend to make long term contracts but the moment those expire ... then will push the costs down consumers.