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PC shipments fell for the first time in over two years thanks to RAMageddon.

RAM price hikes: the latest on the global memory shortage

PC shipments fell for the first time in over two years thanks to RAMageddon.

TL;DR

  • PC shipments decreased by 4.9 percent year-over-year.
  • This marks the first decline in over two years, ending nine quarters of growth.
  • The memory chip shortage is identified as the primary cause of the decline.
  • The AI arms race is cited as the driver behind the memory chip shortage.