Hackers Repurpose Xbox Cards for Affordable SSDs
Reddit user uses a 1TB Xbox card with a CFExpress reader.
AI demand caused component shortages, pushing manufacturers to prioritize enterprise SSDs.
Retail SSD prices surged since November.
Repurposed card offers ~1GB/s speed, twice that of SATA SSDs.
Seagate's 1TB card is $200 vs. $450 for 2TB NVMe SSDs.
Supply pressures for DRAM/NAND will last through 2026, keeping costs high.
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