2026 will be very difficult for lovers video gamesand all this thanks to a problem which is far from over: a dramatic increase with prices with AZP and SSD. Many experts agree that demand growth and price growth will continue this year, and now Rincón de Varo, a an influencer specialized in calculations in equipment with PConce again emphasizes the seriousness of the situation: “It’s outrageous,” he comments embarrassed.
The big problem for consoles and PCs in 2026, according to a technology expert
As you already know, if you keep up with the latest news in areas like video games and technology, the world equipment The PC is at a huge crossroads. The demand for components from specialized companies is growing artificial intelligence caused exhaustion and a surge in prices which does for the “normal” user, The cost of important computer parts is becoming increasingly unaffordable, like RAM and SSD.
Rincon de Vara is a an influencer specializes in technology, where he stands out not only by commenting on the most relevant news in the sector, but also by knowing how to optimize various PCs down to the millimeter to maximize performance in the most advanced video games. For this reason, he gained several hundred thousand followers on various platforms, which made him a authorized voice in the matter.
for him the situation is criticaland explains it directly in a coil from TikTok: “2026 will be a disaster for PCs, consoles and anything with RAM or storage inside. Because what? Because AI data centers are gobbling up all the stock“, begins.
“Far from being decided, they are already warning us that all production capacity for 2026 is already committed.”
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“The price of RAM increased by four, five, six times in just a month. Absolute outrage. And far from solved, It has already been reported that all production capacities for 2026 have been set“, he claims.
Why AI is Making RAM and SSDs More Expensive, and Prices Will Rise in 2026
According to Rincon de Vara, This situation will continue next yearso not only will it still be difficult to find these highly desirable components, but, little stock that may remain, It will have an absolutely inflated and exorbitant price tag. The reason? Large AI models require huge amounts of RAM and fast memory work at peak performance, which absorbs products traditionally intended for the consumer market.
This expert also concludes This bleak outlook could also have a serious impact on the graphics card market. Because modern GPUs use VRAMlack of RAM reserve may result in cancellations or significant delays in the release of new series such as NVIDIA’s RTX 5000 Super and RTX 6000 or AMD’s RX 10000, which may arrive in 2027 or 2028.
What if we need to upgrade our PC or buy a new one or components right now?
Unfortunately, there is no easy solution to this difficult situation—especially for the average consumer and small business. The ideal thing is not to pay more for the same thing after a few months, sad, buy what we need. So, as we say, even if we pay a premium, we can at least reduce the leakage of our personal finances, which will be much larger in the future.
In modern society, The PC continues to be a key tool for more and more people, study or work. RAM and solid state storage are important components modern machines, so those who use the equipment professionally cannot afford to have outdated components or components that cause problems because they have exceeded their useful life.
For the same reason and in this very complex context, The importance of proper equipment maintenance needs to be emphasized more than ever.both on the level equipment as of software. There is drivers and the operating system is updated It is very important to ensure proper operation and periodically clean the tower with compressed air to prevent accumulated dust and dirt from clogging the ventilation and cooling system. This way, useful life of computers is maximum at a time when it is desirable to avoid any possible problems with them more than ever.
in short The PC component crisis is expected to continue for the next year. Experts like Rincón de Vara agree that the situation is alarming, here’s why It is advisable to be very careful with what you already have., and be attentive to any possible suggestion or replenish suppliesbecause the few remaining RAMs and SSDs will fly off the shelves, despite their exorbitant cost. From Meristation we recommend keep calm and use your PCs wisely to make them last as long as possible until the storm passes.
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