If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your business computers, now is the time to act. A global memory chip shortage — driven largely by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence — is pushing PC prices higher across the board. Major manufacturers including Dell and HP have already issued warnings about cost increases coming in the months ahead, and those costs will be passed directly to consumers.
At CompuType IT Solutions, we want to make sure our clients are prepared. We’re raising our computer pricing on July 1st, 2026 to reflect these industry-wide increases. Order before then and you’ll lock in today’s pricing.
What’s Causing the Price Increases?
The root cause is a global shortage of memory chips — specifically DRAM (the RAM inside your PC) and NAND flash (used in solid-state drives). Here’s what’s happening:
- AI Data Centers Are Consuming the World’s Memory Supply. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and OpenAI are spending hundreds of billions of dollars building AI infrastructure. In 2026 alone, major U.S. tech companies are projected to spend over $620 billion on AI data centers. These facilities require enormous amounts of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips — and that demand is squeezing the supply available for consumer PCs.
- The Three Companies That Control 95% of DRAM Are Pivoting to AI. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron — who together produce nearly all of the world’s DRAM — have systematically shifted their manufacturing capacity toward AI memory chips. The result: standard consumer-grade memory is in critically short supply. DRAM prices have roughly doubled since early 2025, with some chips rising over 200%.
- The Shortage Is Expected to Last Through 2027 or Beyond. Intel’s CEO has publicly stated there will likely be no relief until 2028. Samsung and SK Hynix have both warned that AI-driven memory shortages could persist for years. This is not a short-term supply hiccup — it’s a structural shift in how memory chips are allocated globally.
- PC Prices Are Already Starting to Reflect the Increase. Industry analysts forecast PC average selling prices will rise 4% to 8% in 2026 under moderate scenarios, and up to 20% under more pessimistic projections. Dell’s CFO stated the company has never seen costs move at the rate they currently are. Supply-side contracts that protected prices earlier this year are expiring, and new contracts are being negotiated at much higher chip prices.
What Does This Mean for Your Business?
For businesses running older workstations — especially those still on Windows 10 (which reaches end of support in October 2025) — the pressure to upgrade has never been greater. Waiting means paying more.
Here’s a practical example: a business-class desktop PC that costs $800 today could easily cost $850–$960 by Q3 or Q4 of 2026. Multiply that across 5, 10, or 20 machines, and the difference adds up fast.
Beyond the price increases, fewer mid-range configurations will be available as manufacturers shift focus to higher-end SKUs to protect their margins. The options you have right now may not exist at this price point in six months.
Why Buy From CompuType Before July 1st?
- Lock in current pricing before our July 1st price adjustment
- We configure, set up, and deliver — ready to work from day one
- Local support from a team that knows your business and network
- Business-class machines with warranties and managed IT options available
- We can bundle computer upgrades with Windows 11 migration and data transfer
Don’t Wait — Contact Us Today
Our team is ready to help you find the right computers for your business at today’s prices. Reach out before July 1st to get a quote and beat the increase.
📞 (618) 233-8500 | ✉ support@gotocompu.com
