As AI buildouts continue to consume the global DRAM supply, and prices of SSDs, graphics cards, and memory continue to hover at vastly inflated prices, 60% of PC gamers have no plans to build a new PC in the next two years, according to data collected by Tom's Hardware. In a survey taken by more than 1,500 readers in May, exactly 60% confirmed that they are waiting two years or more to build their next PC.
It's no secret that the PC gaming industry is on its knees, driven by a global shortage of vital components required for building AI data centers. 32GB of RAM now costs $360, while most SSDs aren't much cheaper. DRAM supply and pricing pressure are also impacting graphics cards, which are succumbing to shortages and pricing increases to match the heady heights of the bitcoin mining frenzy.
