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AI boom drives up SSD prices, forcing PC builders to seek alternatives

The surge in demand for AI infrastructure is significantly depleting NAND flash supplies, leading to a dramatic increase in NVMe SSD prices, with some experiencing up to a 300% spike. This shortage is compelling PC builders to opt for less expensive SATA SSDs as an alternative for storage solutions. AI

IMPACT Accelerated demand for AI compute is creating ripple effects in consumer hardware supply chains, impacting affordability and availability.

RANK_REASON AI infrastructure boom causing supply chain shortages and price hikes for consumer hardware. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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