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Story summary
- Costco is removing RAM modules and GPUs from display units to curb theft.
- A memory shortage has coincided with increased shoplifting of high-value components.
- A recent case showed a thief stealing only DDR5 RAM from a PC.
- Customers report many Costco stores display computers without memory installed.
- The situation reflects a broader trend of theft at large retailers driven by rising memory prices.
