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Motherboard Prices Set to Rise as AI-Fuelled PC Component Disruption Continues

Three major PC motherboard manufacturers are planning significant price increases in Q3 2026.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 21:17 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026 at 00:39 UTC

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The story so far

On August 4, 2026, ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI announced their intention to raise motherboard prices. The increases are expected to be at least 50%. The price hikes follow a trend of rising costs for PC components, driven by AI-fueled demand.

The term 'RAMpocalypse' has been used to describe the broader disruption in the PC component market. The price increases are set to take effect in the third quarter of 2026. The price increases are expected to affect consumers and businesses alike, as motherboards are a critical component in PC assembly.

The exact impact on the market and consumer behavior has not been specified.

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The obvious questions

Which companies are raising motherboard prices?

ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI.

When will the price increases take effect?

The price increases are planned for Q3 2026.

What is driving the price increases?

The price increases are part of a broader trend of rising costs for PC components, driven by AI-fueled demand.

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PC components Motherboard prices AI demand ASUS GIGABYTE MSI

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