Rising Memory and CPU Prices Could Push Mainstream Notebook Prices Up by Nearly 40%, Says TrendForce
For a mainstream notebook with an MSRP of US$900, surging memory prices alone could raise retail prices by more than 30%; combined with CPU price increases, the total price hike could approach 40%.
If memory and CPU prices rise simultaneously, their combined share of notebook BOM costs could climb to 58%.
CPU supply volatility is also emerging, with shortages beginning to affect entry-level platforms across multiple brands.