Great, now motherboard prices might be next to spike thanks to component costs increasing by up to 50%
Motherboard prices are expected to increase due to rising component costs, with some raw material prices for PCBs jumping by up to 50%. This surge is attributed to supply chain disruptions stemming from the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Iran war, impacting key materials like PPE resin. While recent price hikes from major manufacturers have been small, further increases are anticipated in the coming months.
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