Dedicated Ramdisk RAM Modules

[okrtheabsolute]

So I just watched Linus' latest video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHKqUH0BnWs) on ramdisk software and he went over possible applications, like game caching for ultra fast loading for gamers, or a scratch disk for content to save read/write cycles on their SSD or HDD, increasing their longevity. He then went over drawbacks like seriously slow Startup and shutdown times and the RAM offloads data to relatively slow, non-volatile storage like an SSD. So I got to thinking: what if AMD or ASUS or Intel or someone with serious R&D muscle engineered a RAM module with non-volatile flash storage right on the PCB specifically for ramdisk applications? I assume you'd have to fit some sort of controller on the chip, and somehow deliver more power to the module to run the controller OR have motherboards with such a controller built in (though I imagine that would be slower) OR a PCI add on card (which would be even slower). I also Imagine this stuff would be more expensive than registered ECC Server-class RAM, and that it'd be damn hard to market it to the average consumer, which is something manufacturers would no doubt keep in mind before they even decide to waste their time. So what do you guys think? Would this be possible from an engineering standpoint? If you're an enthusiast, would you buy RAM such as this despite the premium? 

[Excon]

Seems kind of pointless in my opinion, this is very impractical for a niche group.

[Alibaladin]

I tested RAM DISK before. From my point of view, I think its just an temporary solution. SSD are much more realistic and consistent performance. Even you can hit over 3000mb/s on the RAM. You'll have problem with the caching down the road, because it won't be that smooth sailing. That's why big companies came up with SSD in 2.5"/PCIe/mSATA/others. Integration are still years ahead even Samsung came up with 1TB mSATA are not yet using RAM as long-term storage.

[legopc]

its a neat idea but dont think many people would use it and it would also consume one ram slot