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PC Component Shortage Drives RAM Prices Up 500%, Shipment Volume Drops 20%

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 14
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What happened

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The AI-induced shortage of PC components continues to worsen, causing drastic price increases for RAM. The price of 32GB DDR5 6000 RAM rose from $400 in August to $450 today. Overall PC shipments in 3Q26 tumbled by 20%, with the top three vendors shipping 11.6 million fewer units than the previous year.

From tomshardware.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The severe component shortage and resulting price inflation are having a knock-on effect on PC pricing across the industry. The decline in PC shipments indicates reduced consumer demand despite some stability in combo deals.

From tomshardware.com

Who's involved

  • ASUSTaiwanese computers and electronics company facing production limits
  • AmazonAmerican multinational technology company facing reduced demand

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ASUSSpeculative

    ASUS might face limits on production and sales due to component shortages.

  • AmazonSpeculative

    Amazon could see reduced sales and procurement costs due to lower PC demand.

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Coverage

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