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RAM Shock: Budget PCs May Vanish by 2028
3 Mar
Summary
- RAM and SSD cost surges could increase PC prices significantly.
- Entry-level PCs under $500 may disappear by the year 2028.
- Slowing adoption of AI PCs is also a predicted consequence.
By 2028, the market for entry-level computers priced below $500 may cease to exist due to escalating memory costs. Gartner forecasts that significant increases in RAM and SSD prices will push overall PC prices up by approximately 17 percent.
These rising costs are anticipated to influence consumer behavior, encouraging longer device usage and making it challenging for manufacturers to absorb expenses. This trend will also decelerate the introduction of AI-enabled PCs into the market.
Gartner's analysis suggests that AI PCs will not constitute half of the PC market until 2028. This situation mirrors upcoming price increases predicted for smartphones, which are expected to rise by about 13 percent by the same year.
