From: nospam@needed.invalid   
      
   On Wed, 2/18/2026 1:16 PM, Peter Johnson wrote:   
   > On Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:23:09 -0600, VanguardLH  wrote:   
   >   
   >   
   >> Crucial never manufactured any memory.  They rebranded the modules that   
   >> met their specifications.  Crucial blames the high demand of data   
   >> centers employing AI that requires *TONS* of memory, and they're   
   >> refocusing their sales at the most profitable market.   
   >   
   > Crucial was Micron's retail arm   
   >   
      
   To a certain degree,   
      
   But Micron gave them enough autonomy, that when the   
   Micron-chip based modules were having problems, Crucial was   
   allowed to substitute Samsung chips on modules while   
   the details were ironed out.   
      
   Crucial had Ballistix branded sticks (which would be   
   similar intent to Kingston Hyper-X), but they also made   
   modules without the word Ballistix, and I have four   
   of those on my old 440BX based system.   
      
   There are still enough suppliers of branded DRAM,   
   to find a source. Until the supply has   
   entirely disappeared, and any companies involved go under.   
      
   I don't buy unbranded stuff, as I had a lot of   
   trouble with unbranded sticks, so they're off my   
   shopping list.   
      
      Paul   
      
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