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PC shipments have actually grown this quarter despite the RAMpocalypse says IDC. Well, everywhere except the AmericasGlobal PC shipments saw a 2.5% growth in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong performance in Asia Pacific and EMEA, despite ongoing memory shortages. However, market analysts like IDC and Omdia predict a decline for the rest of the year due to rising component costs, logistical challenges, and deteriorating economic conditions, which are expected to increase PC prices for consumers.- RAMaggedon not expected to ease this year as IDC cuts 2026 PC market forecast againThe International Data Corporation has again lowered its forecast for the PC market in 2026, now predicting an 11.6 percent drop in global shipments due to ongoing memory shortages. Research manager Jitesh Ubrani stated that these shortages are expected to persist well into 2027, with prices unlikely to return to 2025 levels until 2028. This situation is already impacting major companies like HP, Samsung, Valve, and Framework.