Comment on Crucial is shutting down — because Micron wants to sell its RAM and SSDs to AI companies instead

finitebanjo@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

• tal@lemmy.today ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Micron is one of the “Big Three” DRAM manufacturers.

  Crucial is their “sell directly to consumers” brand.

  netvaluator.com/…/top-10-ram-manufacturers-by-mar…

  Micron Technology stands as the third giant, with a market share close to 20%, or about 23 billion USD in DRAM revenue. Unlike Samsung and SK Hynix, Micron is headquartered in the United States, making it a critical supplier for Western markets. Its product portfolio covers both DRAM and NAND, giving it broader exposure to the memory industry.

  The company’s consumer-facing Crucial brand is well recognized among PC builders and gamers worldwide. Micron also plays a vital role in supplying DRAM for servers and AI, competing directly in the HBM space. Its strategy focuses on quality, diversification, and maintaining a stable supply chain for North America and Europe. As the only American giant, Micron is strategically important in the geopolitical landscape of semiconductors.

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• Tronn4@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Memory suppliers

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