ASUS’ Official Vendors Are Listing NUC PCs With 96GB RAM Models At Incredibly Affordable Prices, But Fail To Mention That Memory Or Storage Aren’t Included To Deceive Buyers
A Reddit user discovered that official ASUS vendors on Amazon Italy are listing NUC PCs with 96GB of DDR5 RAM at incredibly affordable prices. However, closer inspection reveals these are barebone units that do not include any memory or storage. The listings are intentionally deceptive, as customers assume the RAM is included. The article highlights the questionable sales tactics in the current consumer DRAM market, where prices are volatile. The story is based on a Reddit post and Wccftech's investigation.
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