It’s a bad time to want a new computer (opens original article in a new tab)

High demand for components due to AI data center expansion is making tech hardware more expensive, with companies like Valve, Microsoft, and Apple raising prices.

• RAMaggeddon is causing tech hardware prices to rise significantly
• Valve's Steam Machine starts at $1,049 with additional costs for upgrades
• Microsoft and Apple also increased prices for Surface and MacBook devices
• Hyperscalers' demand for components due to AI data centers is driving up costs