IDC expects average PC prices to jump by up to 8% in 2026 due to crushing memory shortages — some vendors already selling pre-builts without RAM

Published: 4 days ago (December 21, 2025 at 08:35 AM EST)

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Source: Tom’s Hardware

IDC forecasts PC market contraction

Market research firm IDC released updated forecasts for the PC market, saying that it could contract by 8.9%, with prices jumping up to 8%, if the memory shortage continues.

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