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Entry-level PC market to ‘disappear’ by 2028 — rising memory prices pile more strain on consumer PC market
What happened
Gartner forecasts a 130% surge in combined DRAM and SSD prices by end-2026, driving PC prices up 17% and eliminating the sub-$500 PC market by 2028. The price shock is attributed to AI data centers absorbing memory supply and shifting pricing power back to suppliers. Bullish: Direct, quantified price increase for core memory components signals sustained supply tightness and strong demand from AI infrastructure.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 95/100
Affected components and suppliers
price-hikeshortagedemand-shift
Source and time
Source: Tom's Hardware · 3/2/2026 · View original source
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