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dram shortage
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The dram shortage tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about how the ongoing shortage of DRAM memory chips is affecting PC prices and configurations. Recent threads highlight that the shortage, combined with Intel CPU price hikes, is leading to higher costs for Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and AI PCs. Users discuss the impact on budget buyers, with weaker hardware configurations becoming more common. The tag focuses on the ripple effects of the DRAM shortage across the PC market, particularly for those planning to upgrade or buy new systems.
The next Windows 11 PC upgrade cycle may be arriving with a nasty surprise: higher prices, weaker configurations, and less room for budget buyers. A new wave of reporting points to Intel raising CPU prices while the broader memory market remains under severe strain, creating a squeeze that could...