AMD has added the potential effects of the RAMpocalypse into its risk statements: 'There is currently an industry-wide memory shortage as the demand for such components has outpaced supply'

A look through AMD's recently released financial reports shows an interesting addition compared to the previous year. In its list of risk factors to its business (a required part of a Form 10-K filing) and under a section entitled "Economic and market uncertainty may adversely impact our business and operating results", AMD makes mention of the current memory supply crisis.

"Adverse changes in economic conditions could increase costs of memory, equipment, materials or substrates and other supply chain expenses."...