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Obsolete partsThe 25-Year-Old IDT Processors People Still Need
RC64474, RC64475, RC64574 and RC64575 — why processors from another era are still needed, increasingly scarce, and extraordinarily expensive.
The “Chabuduo” Problem in Chinese Sourcing: Why “Close Enough” Is Not Good Enough
Why “almost the same” creates expensive sourcing mistakes — and why Maria Jurk does not work in chabuduo mode.
Memory Shortage in 2026: Chinese DRAM & Flash Alternatives
Why memory supply is difficult, what China can offer, and what must be checked before replacing DRAM or flash.