… Many buyers are reportedly delaying purchases until pricing conditions improve. Supply chain commentary cited by DigiTimes indicates the current market environment is now considered more difficult than several earlier downturns experienced by the PC industry. …
… Although the RTX 3060 has historically been positioned as a more accessible option, current market dynamics may prevent a return to earlier pricing levels. Sources suggest that the card could still carry a relatively elevated cost due to sustained pressure on component supply chains. …
… During the company’s first-quarter earnings discussion, AMD executives stated that increasing DRAM prices and broader supply chain pressures are expected to negatively impact demand for gaming products later this year. …
… Market Factor Status AMD Pricing Rumor Potential 10-15% increase in Q3 2026 Effective Period Reportedly July 2026 Main Driver Rising VRAM and DRAM costs GDDR6 Pricing Reportedly increased from $2.50/GB to $7.50/GB NVIDIA Pricing No new H2 2026 increase announced Previous NVIDIA Adjustment Wholesale…
… The result is a significant reduction in NAND allocation for consumer storage devices, reshaping how SSDs move through the supply chain. …
… It is now commonly associated with GPU hardware increasing in value long after launch because of constrained supply and strong infrastructure demand. According to industry reports, AI adoption continues to place extreme pressure on the semiconductor supply chain. …
… Japan has emerged as a potential candidate for additional manufacturing investment due to its semiconductor expertise, supply chain infrastructure, and government support programs. …
… Each company had originally anticipated manufacturing volumes exceeding 90 million smartphones, but current estimates suggest they are now unlikely to reach those figures due to the same cost pressures affecting the broader supply chain. …
… Instead, the Xbox Series X and Series S have experienced multiple price increases since launch, reflecting ongoing pressure from component pricing and supply chain costs. …
… Pricing is clearly moving upward, especially for higher-memory configurations. That fits the broader component-cost environment, with recent Surface pricing already affected by memory and supply-chain pressure. …