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"Supply has been consistently available" - Acer's CEO says it's "impossible" for the memory shortage to last until 2030, but that average PC prices will still increase by 5-20% by the end of 2026
Acer's CEO Jason Chen believes the current memory shortage will not last until 2030, contradicting many industry projections. However, he predicts PC prices will increase by 5-20% by the end of 2026 due to ongoing demand from AI companies and existing supply contracts, with prices potentially falling in mid-2027.
Woah, here's a tech CEO saying the memory crisis won't be as bad as everyone expects
Acer CEO Jason Chen believes the current memory crisis will not last until 2030, stating that DDR4 and some DDR5 chips are not in short supply. While acknowledging high-speed DDR5 chips are scarce, he suggests PC prices will rise 5-20% through late 2026 before dropping in mid-2027. The article notes conflicting forecasts from other industry leaders and manufacturers.
Could 2027 see the beginning of an end to the PC pricing crisis?
Acer Chairman Jason Chen predicts that PC prices, particularly for lower and mid-tier gaming PCs, may begin to fall in the second half of 2027. This outlook is contingent on a decrease in AI hardware demand and an increase in memory production capacity, which has driven up consumer component prices throughout 2026. However, high-end components like Nvidia's RTX 5090 are expected to remain expensive due to their utility in AI server applications.
