Prices for building a new PC have skyrocketed in recent weeks, leaving many enthusiasts with little hope for affordable upgrades in the coming months.
The culprit behind this surge? A perfect storm of rising costs and crippling shortages. Specifically, RAM prices have more than tripled, while SSD storage is on track to follow suit. But it's not just RAM; AMD's CPUs and GPUs are also expected to see significant price hikes, making a new build a potentially costly proposition.
AMD's latest moves have been met with skepticism by industry insiders, who point out that the company has a history of price gouging. A recent rumor suggests that AMD plans to increase prices on all current products, including the popular Ryzen 7 9800X3D, by tens of dollars. The company allegedly informed its partners of these changes just last week.
But it's not just the CPUs that will be hit hard; graphics cards are also expected to see significant price increases. According to a tip from renowned GPU leaker harukaze5719, AMD's GPUs will see universal price hikes, with 8GB models increasing by $20 and 16GB models rising by $40.
The implications of these price hikes are far-reaching. With memory prices on the rise, PC builders can expect higher costs for everything from RAM to graphics cards. This could make it even more difficult for enthusiasts to upgrade their rigs without breaking the bank.
One silver lining is that some companies may find ways to mitigate the impact of these price increases by adjusting their product offerings. For example, Steam Machine, a small-form PC/console hybrid developed by Valve, will use a semi-custom AMD-designed SoC with 8GB VRAM – a configuration that's unlikely to break the bank.
However, for most consumers, this means one thing: the current era of affordable PC upgrades is coming to an end. With prices expected to rise significantly in the coming months, it may become increasingly difficult for enthusiasts to build or upgrade their rigs without sacrificing significant amounts of cash.
The culprit behind this surge? A perfect storm of rising costs and crippling shortages. Specifically, RAM prices have more than tripled, while SSD storage is on track to follow suit. But it's not just RAM; AMD's CPUs and GPUs are also expected to see significant price hikes, making a new build a potentially costly proposition.
AMD's latest moves have been met with skepticism by industry insiders, who point out that the company has a history of price gouging. A recent rumor suggests that AMD plans to increase prices on all current products, including the popular Ryzen 7 9800X3D, by tens of dollars. The company allegedly informed its partners of these changes just last week.
But it's not just the CPUs that will be hit hard; graphics cards are also expected to see significant price increases. According to a tip from renowned GPU leaker harukaze5719, AMD's GPUs will see universal price hikes, with 8GB models increasing by $20 and 16GB models rising by $40.
The implications of these price hikes are far-reaching. With memory prices on the rise, PC builders can expect higher costs for everything from RAM to graphics cards. This could make it even more difficult for enthusiasts to upgrade their rigs without breaking the bank.
One silver lining is that some companies may find ways to mitigate the impact of these price increases by adjusting their product offerings. For example, Steam Machine, a small-form PC/console hybrid developed by Valve, will use a semi-custom AMD-designed SoC with 8GB VRAM – a configuration that's unlikely to break the bank.
However, for most consumers, this means one thing: the current era of affordable PC upgrades is coming to an end. With prices expected to rise significantly in the coming months, it may become increasingly difficult for enthusiasts to build or upgrade their rigs without sacrificing significant amounts of cash.
. I know industry insiders are always talking about how they're gonna make more money, but come on AMD you gotta be kidding me about the Ryzen 7 9800X3D price hike 
. And now they're gonna hit GPUs too? It's like they're just piling on the pain 
. But I guess some companies will find a way to adapt and make smaller upgrades that won't break the bank. Like Steam Machine is a great example, it's already a good price point 
. But for everyone else, this means we might have to wait a while before we can upgrade our rigs without losing a fortune 
.
u guys think its just gpu manufacturers like AMD who are getting greedy? nope 
that means anyone trying to build a new pc in the next few months is gonna be stuck paying more for the basic components of their build. and its not just that 
what's up with that?
AMD's CPUs and GPUs are about to get slammed with price hikes too 
... the thought of having to shell out tens of dollars more for a 8GB model is just crazy 
... what are we gonna do now?! 
... Those price hikes are just gonna push people over to console gaming 
. I mean, who's gonna want to shell out hundreds for a new GPU when you can just upgrade your PS5? But at the same time, it's not all doom and gloom 
. Some companies might find ways to make their products more affordable, like Valve with Steam Machine. It's just a shame that we're gonna have to wait and see how things play out 
. i remember when i first got into gaming and building my own pc, it was so satisfying to upgrade and see the difference in performance 
. but now it feels like they're taking advantage of enthusiasts who can't afford to keep up 
. steam machine might be a silver lining but not many people have access to that kind of tech 
about this PC build thing! Prices are literally thru the roof 
, it's gonna be tough 
Not ideal, but I guess we'll just have to see what happens 
.