Gaming PC builders face sharp cost increases as memory and storage component pricing spirals upward, with CyberPowerPC warning customers that system costs will climb starting next month. The California-based integrator reports RAM expenses have surged sixfold since October, while solid-state drive prices have doubled, forcing the company to revise its entire product lineup pricing structure.
Industry observers trace the memory crunch to artificial intelligence server demand pulling manufacturing capacity away from consumer markets. Some 64-gigabyte RAM configurations have already breached the $800 threshold, representing a fourfold jump from typical rates. The timing proves particularly painful for budget-conscious shoppers hoping to capitalize on holiday promotions, as the planned adjustments will add between $100 and $200 to entry-level configurations, with premium builds facing steeper premiums.
Industry observers trace the memory crunch to artificial intelligence server demand pulling manufacturing capacity away from consumer markets. Some 64-gigabyte RAM configurations have already breached the $800 threshold, representing a fourfold jump from typical rates. The timing proves particularly painful for budget-conscious shoppers hoping to capitalize on holiday promotions, as the planned adjustments will add between $100 and $200 to entry-level configurations, with premium builds facing steeper premiums.
