On December 4th, Wccftech, citing ZDNet Korea, reported that due to a significant increase in demand for artificial intelligence hardware, a shortage and tight supply of traditional memory chips, and rising component costs, personal computer manufacturers plan to significantly raise prices for their 2026 models. Major PC manufacturers such as ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo, affected by this shortage, will increase their product pricing for 2026, with the entire industry planning to raise prices by at least 20%.
