IT Product Prices Expected to Surge Due to AI Boom, Retailers Warn
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Prices for IT products are projected to rise significantly in 2026, with memory and storage drives most affected as manufacturers shift production to AI servers. Reports indicate memory prices could increase by 90-95%, SSDs by 50-60%, and gaming PCs by around 20%.
Retailers confirm sharp price increases for components, with some hard drives doubling in price and RAM tripling. However, no significant price changes for pre-built computers and laptops have been observed yet.
Feb 13, 2026, 2:07 PM
