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Memory Chip Shortage Pushes PC Prices Up 17%
Original: Memory Chip Shortage 2026: PC Prices Up 17%, Gartner Says
Gartner reports that an ongoing memory chip shortage is driving personal computer prices up by 17% heading into 2026. Supply constraints on memory are being passed on to consumers, making PCs noticeably more expensive. The finding is drawing attention across the technology and semiconductor sectors as buyers and manufacturers brace for continued cost pressure.
Why now: A sharp 17% rise in PC prices from a major research firm directly affects consumers and industry planning.
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- Memory Chip Shortage 2026: PC Prices Up 17%, Gartner Says · shattered.io
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