… Intel also has a unique packaging problem where, while the majority of CPU production is internal, they still require TSMC silicon to be finished and shipped. This leads to a stall in the production process, which is out of Intel's control, while TSMC is heavily backed up in 2026. …
… We already know about the crippling DRAM shortage that has forced price increases across a range of PC hardware products. …
… The flagship G16 with RTX 5090 reaches nearly £4,900 due to DRAM shortages and production ramp-up, making last year's models better value. ASUS UK has revealed pricing for its updated family of ROG Zephyrus G14/G16 laptops with Intel's latest Panther Lake CPUs, as reported by Notebookcheck . …