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I've checked gaming PC deals every week for two years and I'm not exaggerating when I say there isn't a…
The PC gaming market is experiencing significant price increases across components, largely due to a global memory shortage and rising GPU costs. Deals that were considered good a year ago are now the norm, forcing prospective buyers to adjust their expectations. The ongoing AI boom's demand for computing silicon is also cited as a contributing factor to the current market conditions.
Amazon devices are the latest casualties of the memory shortage price hikes
Amazon is increasing prices for its devices, including the Echo and Kindle, due to ongoing memory shortages. This impacts the cost of various Amazon hardware products.
Nvidia RTX 50 graphics cards see drastic rises above retail price, as AI memory boom continues
Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics cards are experiencing significant price increases above their original retail prices, driven by a continued boom in AI memory demand. Median prices on Newegg in the US have risen by up to 40% in August 2026 compared to June 2026, with models like the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB seeing substantial jumps. This trend is also observed in the UK market, with no immediate signs of prices decreasing.
Analyst: iPhone 18 Pro May Open at $1,399 as Memory Costs Bite
Analyst Jeff Pu forecasts that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will launch at a starting price of $1,399, a significant increase from the current iPhone 17 Pro's $1,099. This price hike is attributed to rising memory costs, exacerbated by an AI-driven shortage, which is also impacting gaming hardware like the Xbox Series X and Steam Machine. Samsung's recent Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra also saw a $100 price increase due to similar component cost pressures.
Qualcomm (QCOM) Q3 2026 earnings results miss EPS estimates, beat revenue expectations
Qualcomm announced its Q3 2026 earnings, reporting $9.95 billion in revenue, which exceeded expectations, but missed on earnings per share with $2.21 compared to the $2.23 estimate. The company cited the ongoing AI boom and memory shortage as factors influencing its performance and plans to increase product prices.
Consumer electronics companies were already worried about securing memory next year—now, supply is predicted to…
Apacer CEO C.K. Chang has warned that severe memory shortages are expected to persist throughout 2026, with manufacturers prioritizing AI and server applications. Securing supply is now a greater concern than cost, potentially leading some consumer electronics manufacturers to exit product lines or go bankrupt. This situation will likely impact PC gamers, making RAM and system storage more expensive and harder to find.
'Far beyond anything we had predicted': Framework says its supplier's memory prices are 'more than…
Framework is facing significant price increases from its memory module supplier, exceeding predictions and impacting the cost of its modular laptops and desktops. The company can no longer absorb these costs and will be reconfiguring some pre-orders to use lower capacity modules to maintain original pricing for customers.
PC shipments just fell for the first time in two years, thanks to the memory shortage
PC shipments have declined for the first time in two years, attributed to a memory shortage. Despite the drop in unit sales, revenue for PC manufacturers has seen an increase.
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Samsung has sent out invitations for its upcoming Unpacked event, signaling a new product announcement. Separately, the budget smartphone market is experiencing a significant downturn, with sales predicted to fall by 22% due to ongoing memory shortages.
How to survive the memory shortage crisis: a PC owner's guide
This guide offers PC owners strategies to navigate the current memory shortage crisis, which is driving up prices for RAM, graphics cards, and other components. It suggests focusing on software solutions like upscaling and frame generation, optimizing existing hardware through updates and BIOS settings, and considering second-hand parts or cheaper alternatives for upgrades. The article anticipates that significant relief in memory pricing is unlikely before 2028 or 2029 due to high AI demand.
Sony Says It Hasn't Decided When to Launch PS6, Nor How Much It Will Cost, With Memory Shortages Set to Continue
Sony has stated that decisions regarding the launch date and pricing for the PlayStation 6 have not yet been made. The company also indicated that ongoing memory shortages are continuing to impact production and planning.
Xbox CEO Confirms Memory Shortage Will Impact The Next Xbox Console
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that ongoing memory shortages will impact the pricing and availability of the upcoming "Project Helix" console. While a release window has not been set, Sharma emphasized focusing on building a great console for playing both console and PC games. The console is expected to feature custom AMD hardware and advanced ray tracing capabilities.
Take-Two CEO Claims Next-Gen Consoles Won’t be Affected by Memory Shortages
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes that Microsoft and Sony will not delay their next-generation consoles due to ongoing memory shortages. Despite some reports and insider claims suggesting potential delays, Zelnick stated that the crisis is not expected to affect console delivery to the market. Microsoft Gaming has also indicated plans to ship development kits in 2027.
The PlayStation 6, PS6 Handheld and Project Helix May Still Launch Next Year
Insider claims suggest Sony and Microsoft are still targeting a Holiday 2027 launch for their next-generation consoles, including a rumored Sony handheld. Despite ongoing memory shortages, development kits are expected to ship in 2027, with the PlayStation 6 potentially featuring 30GB of GDDR7 RAM and the handheld 24GB.
RAMaggedon not expected to ease this year as IDC cuts 2026 PC market forecast again
The 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.