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Guess what else the PC industry is short of now? Yes, that's right: multilayer ceramic capacitors
The PC industry is facing a significant shortage of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), a vital component used in CPUs, graphics cards, and motherboards. This scarcity, exacerbated by high demand from the AI sector, is leading to extended shipping times and price increases, with suppliers like Holy Stone reporting over 20-week lead times. While AI servers require specific types of MLCCs in large quantities, the overall demand is impacting the availability and cost of standard PC components.
Microsoft's already pricey Surface laptops have suddenly got a whole lot pricier and you know exactly what to blame…
Microsoft's Surface laptops and tablets have seen significant price increases, with some models now costing up to $500 more than at launch. This hike is attributed to the global memory supply crisis, exacerbated by the high demand for AI hardware and data centers. The article suggests this trend could price some vendors out of the market and reflects broader issues within the PC industry.
