💨 Abstract

The PC market is projected to shrink significantly in the next two years due to a global memory shortage, driven by AI companies hoarding RAM and SSDs. This crisis is making components scarce and expensive, potentially delaying the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox. Gartner predicts PC memory costs will rise by up to 23%, making entry-level hardware nonviable. By 2028, sub-$500 PCs may disappear, affecting both gaming and general computing.

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