Apple Faces Mac mini and Mac Studio Shortages Amid Global RAM Crisis

43 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Apr 17

Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops are experiencing significant supply shortages, with high-memory configurations marked as "currently unavailable" on the Apple Store.
The shortages are driven by a global RAM supply crisis, intensified by surging demand for AI-capable hardware and prioritization of memory for AI servers.
These constraints have led to long shipping delays and rising prices, with experts noting Apple may accelerate new model launches or adjust configurations in response.

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