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GPU prices to rise as PC Partner warns of shortages, analyst points to profit hikes

PC Partner, a manufacturer of graphics cards for brands like Zotac and Sapphire, anticipates higher prices in the latter half of 2026 due to increasing memory costs and tightening supply. The company also noted a substantial decline in graphics card shipments. An analyst suggests that graphics card makers may be inflating prices beyond actual cost increases, potentially boosting their profits. AI

IMPACT Potential increases in GPU prices could impact the cost of AI hardware and infrastructure.

RANK_REASON This cluster discusses pricing and supply chain issues for graphics cards, which are components used in AI systems but not a core AI release or research.

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GPU prices to rise as PC Partner warns of shortages, analyst points to profit hikes

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    PC Partner warns of rising GPU prices and budget card shortages — analyst suggests makers are hiking prices beyond memory costs

    PC Partner warns that graphics card prices will rise further in H2 2026 as memory costs climb and supplies tighten and entry-level boards will gain the most. This is how they gain money, says Jon Peddie.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    PC Partner warns of rising GPU prices and budget card shortages — analyst suggests makers are hiking prices beyond memory … PC Partner warns that graphics card

    PC Partner warns of rising GPU prices and budget card shortages — analyst suggests makers are hiking prices beyond memory … PC Partner warns that graphics card prices will rise further in H2 2026 as memory costs climb and supplies tighten and entry-level boards will gain the most…