PC market shrinks as memory prices rise, impacting GPU and CPU sales

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PC sales declined in early 2026, with dedicated GPU and desktop CPU shipments falling significantly. This downturn is attributed to soaring memory prices. Dedicated GPU sales dropped 0.6% to 11.8 million units, while desktop CPU sales plummeted 24% to 15.7 million units in the first quarter. NVIDIA maintained a dominant 90% share in the dedicated GPU market. The price surge in memory components, driven by AI data center demand, is impacting consumer affordability. Analysts predict further declines, with the PC market expected to shrink by nearly 10% in 2026.


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