If you have been putting off buying a new laptop or desktop, you might want to reconsider. Prices are expected to rise by up to 35 percent this year, and the window to buy at a reasonable price is closing fast.
The culprit? Skyrocketing RAM prices and a shortage of entry-level Intel processors. RAM prices have already increased by 2.5 to 3 times, resulting in a 10 to 12 percent rise in laptop and desktop prices. Prices are expected to rise 8 to 10 percent in March, with another 10 percent increase likely over the following months.
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Add to that the current disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which is already pushing up crude oil prices, and energy and transportation costs are also expected to rise dramatically.
Why are prices rising?
A big chunk of the problem is artificial intelligence. The surge in AI infrastructure
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