PC Partner Warns Entry-Level GPU Shortages Will Get Worse in the Second Half of 2026
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PC gamers are asking 'what's next?' as RAM crisis sparks further rumors of GPU price hikes, and gaming monitors could get more expensive
GPU price hikes are coming later this year, PC Partner Group warnsThe parent company of Zotac notes that entry-level GPUs will suffer 'more severe shortages'A manufacturer of gaming monitors, KTC, has also warned on price hikesPC gamers should be aware that there are further signs that GPUs could get more expensive, and gaming monitors too, so you might want to consider buying now rather than waiting.First off, the gloomy GPU news which comes fr…
Entry-Level GPUs and Monitors Face Price Hikes in H2 2026
According to VideoCardz, both entry-level graphics cards and PC monitors are heading for price increases in the second half of 2026. PC Partner Group, the company behind ZOTAC, Inno3D, and Manli, outlined the situation in its financial results published August 14. The company describes the PC market as "highly challenging," with limited GPU and graphics memory supply already cutting into shipments. PC Partner expects graphics memory prices to ri…
Entry-level GPUs face "even more severe shortages" over the next 12 months, says Zotac owner
Last Updated on August 17, 2026 The GPU market could be heading toward another difficult period, and this time, budget buyers may feel the impact the most. PC Partner Group, the company behind graphics card brands including Zotac, Inno3D, Manli and Sapphire, has warned that entry-level graphics cards could face much tighter supply during the ...
PC Partner, the parent company behind the graphics card brands ZOTAC, Inno3D and Manli, warned in his half-year report 2026 (PDF) of a further tightening of the graphics card shortage.
Entry-level GPUs Were Gamers' Last Hope, But PC Partner Says Severe Shortages Arrive In Second Half Of 2026
It's not just the higher-end market, which is prone to price hikes, but the entry-level segment will be reportedly more affected. ZOTAC's Parent Company Warns About The GPU Shortages In The Entry-Level Segment This Year The graphics cards have been witnessing new price surges all of a sudden. However, this was inevitable as AI demand keeps pushing DRAM prices upwards. The already expensive graphics cards are now more expensive than ever, and we …
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