According to Duann, PC makers have to buy from SSD module makers because NAND vendors reduced allocation to the client/consumer PC market and redirected most NAND supply to data center products.

As a result, PC OEMs like Acer, Asus, Dell, and HP cannot get enough NAND or SSD supply directly from NAND manufacturers and have to turn to module makers for solid-state drives. The latter traditionally served end-users and had plenty of aftermarket products with enhanced performance and cooling, but now they increasingly serve PC makers instead.

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      9 hours ago

      The problem is they end up built into specialised boards with ridiculous requirements, but no good for most tasks.

      A few people might get one working, but I can’t afford the power bill to keep one running full tilt 24/7

      Think about it like trying to use mining vehicles as a car.