{
  "id": 139385,
  "title": "The RAM Crisis Seems to Be Expanding to Motherboards Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/the-ram-crisis-seems-to-be-expanding-to-motherboards-now",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T17:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-ram-crisis-seems-to-be-expanding-to-motherboards-now"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, the surge in prices continues with RAM, graphics cards, SSDs, and processors all experiencing hikes due to AI, and now motherboards may be next, according to a leak from Board Channels, a Chinese tech forum. The leak suggests PCB prices could rise by up to 50% in Q3 2026, driven by increased costs of raw materials and a weakening DIY market. Companies like MSI, Asus, and Gigabyte may raise prices to compensate for reduced sales volume. While Amazon's Asus ROG Strix X870E Gaming motherboard price has dropped over the past year, the post should be taken with caution as it's unverified. The RAM crisis has only intensified, with hardware experts stating prices are only going up. This could further elevate the total cost of building a gaming PC, making it a more exclusive hobby.",
  "summary": "According to a post on Board Channels, Motherboards will be going up in price during Q3 2026, making for yet another PC component to go up in price this year.",
  "key_points": [
    "RAM, graphics cards, SSDs, and processors prices continue to rise in 2026",
    "Motherboards may see up to 50% price increase in Q3 2026 due to raw material costs",
    "MSI, Asus, and Gigabyte may raise motherboard prices to offset sales volume decrease"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}