Prices for computer components—particularly memory and storage—are rising weekly. Reports indicate that the memory supply for 2027 has already been largely secured by manufacturers of electronic and smart devices, as well as AI hardware producers.
Recently, Jason Chen, CEO and Chairman of Acer Inc., stated that he expects desktop and laptop prices to rise, peaking at an increase of 5% to 20% by mid-2027 before eventually declining.
He noted that the primary reason for the upward trend in computer prices is not a lack of component supply; rather, prices are not expected to drop until the middle or end of next year. Chen added that, regarding supply, Acer possesses sufficient inventory of memory and storage components to meet its product offerings for both this year and next.
Beyond component costs, rising expenses across the logistics and shipping supply chain are also contributing to the price hikes in the computing sector, though these costs are expected to gradually decrease between the middle and end of next year.
Addressing concerns about a potential component shortage lasting until 2030, Chen dismissed the idea as unlikely, noting that manufacturers of memory and storage chips—particularly Chinese firms like CXMT and YMTC—are actively expanding their production capacities.
