US EditionRising AI Demand Fuels Fears of Higher Laptop and Console Prices
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Higher-performance computers require the same components as data centers, and AI companies building them at a crazy pace are outbidding consumers.
Rising AI demand fuels fears of higher laptop and console prices
Experts warn memory costs could increase, but analysts say wider market forces also at play A SURGE in global demand for advanced computer memory — driven in part by rapid AI expansion — is raising concerns that laptops, consoles and smartphones could become more expensive in the months ahead. Industry observers say one factor is a series of major supply agreements involving OpenAI’s “Stargate” project and South Korean manufacturers Samsung Elec…
This year's Black Friday was a disappointment for many, especially those who were looking to buy a new computer during the sale. In recent weeks, the prices of several PC components have increased significantly, which can increase the final price of a computer by as much as 10-20 percent.
In recent weeks, the price of computer components has increased dramatically, making the retail price of new machines up to 10-20 percent higher, and the increase in the price of memory and storage is particularly affecting gaming PCs - the main reason is the increased demand for AI data centers.
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