Comment by Aurornis

> €200k for 48 x 96GB DDR5-5600 RDIMMs

That's about 50% higher than you'd pay for retail, small quantity, off the shelf alternatives in the US.

Many vendors have limited allocation so they're sending out extremely high quotes to see who will take it. They know everyone is seeing news about high RAM prices and getting new vendors approved can be hard, so they raise prices and see who takes it.

I would recommend getting quotes from multiple vendors. Don't be afraid to push back. They might come back immediately with a lower price in this market. Also check the retail suppliers you can access in your country.