08 jul 2026

AI memory crunch takes a bite out of PC shipments

2 outlets4hbroke the register 15:57

The memory chip crisis caused PC shipments to fall by 5 percent from last year in Q2 2026 as vendors struggled to secure supplies, and IDC warns smaller suppliers may be forced out of business if the situation continues. While rising component costs have already priced budget PCs out of existence, the market intelligence biz says the AI-driven shortage also pushed shipments down to 68.2 million units during the quarter spanning April, May, and June. This was the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth, with persistent memory chip shortages taking much of the blame.

read at the register

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