The exploding cost of RAM may contribute to a rise in PC prices, eliminating the category of computers under $500.

The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.

If the latest market projections from analyst firm Gartner prove correct, we're only two years away from sub-$500 PCs vanishing from the market entirely.

With AI giants devouring the market for memory chips, it's clear PC prices will skyrocket. If you're in the market for a new laptop, read this before you buy.

AI is about to become a standard feature on new laptops and desktops, but the real story is what that does to the bill. The same chips and memory that power chatbots and image generators in giant data ...

The AI data center boom is squeezing PC and smartphone sales, with a decrease of more than 10% in the offing this year.

All throughout CES 2026 last week I was surrounded by PC hardware. Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm were proud of their new platforms. PC manufacturers have unveiled lots of impressive new laptops, and I even ...

PCWorld reveals that prebuilt PCs now offer superior value over custom builds in 2026, with manufacturers’ component stockpiles keeping prices stable despite rising RAM and SSD costs.

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PCWorld reports that Lenovo, the world’s largest PC maker, is raising prices despite previously claiming to have stockpiled enough RAM until 2026. The price increases stem from surging memory costs ...

Costs are on the rise for several types of PC components, including memory chips and LCD screens. While that’s a concern for procurement managers at PC makers such as Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co.

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