"According to a recent Gartner report, the combined cost of DRAM and SSDs will increase by 130% by the end of 2026. The culprit, of course, is the insatiable demand for memory and storage from cloud providers building AI-related applications, and chip makers will not be able to catch up with demand for another year or two at least."
"Microsoft has dramatically increased the prices of its Surface PCs. In December 2025, a top-of-the-line Surface Pro cost $1,822.17, but the same configuration now costs $3,071.63, marking a 69% price increase in just four months."
"Rising component prices may shrink PC demand, especially entry-level options, as consumers face higher costs for essential technology."
The cost of DRAM and SSDs is expected to rise by 130% by 2026 due to high demand from cloud providers for AI applications. This surge in component prices has already led to significant increases in PC prices, particularly for Microsoft Surface devices, which have seen price hikes of up to 69% in just a few months. The rising costs may reduce demand for PCs, especially among entry-level consumers, as affordability becomes a growing concern.
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