Affected by significant price increases in key components such as memory and solid-state drives, the global personal computer market experienced a notable decline in the third quarter of 2026. Data from market research firm Counterpoint Research indicates that global PC shipments fell by approximately 21% year-on-year, ending more than two years of growth. As demand for memory rises in artificial intelligence data centers, consumer-grade computers face pressures from rising costs, a reduction in low-priced models, and consumers delaying upgrades.
