Motherboard Sales Are Collapsing because AI Data Centers Made RAM Too Expensive to Buy

Motherboard sales are collapsing because AI data centers made RAM too expensive to buy

Sources tell DigiTimes that, late last year, four major motherboard manufacturers in Taiwan significantly downgraded their 2026 shipment projections. Although motherboards are not suffering the same AI-related shortages as RAM, DIY builders see little need to purchase motherboards if they can't afford the components to install on them.Read Entire Article

The RAM crisis isn't alone anymore, PC users — a new report suggests there is now a motherboard manufacturer crisis, and it seems it's only going to get worse

The AI boom and its impact aren't letting up, as the trouble it has caused for RAM kits is now affecting motherboard manufacturers.

Poll suggests many PC gamers want to upgrade their entire system once AI-fueled price hikes finally settle

Last Updated on May 8, 2026 The past six months or so have been a difficult time to upgrade your gaming PC for a reasonable price, especially if it involved any kind of RAM replacement. For those trying to move on from the AM4 platform (which will involve a new motherboard, CPU, and memory), AM5 ...

A New Report Reveals That Motherboard Sales Have Plummeted amid Chip Shortages and the Absence of New Consumer GPU Releases

Image: Samsung A New Report Reveals That Motherboard Sales Have Plummeted amid Chip Shortages and the Absence of New Consumer GPU Releases. It’s a “water is wet” moment for those who understand the implications of having memory and storage costs double or triple, but others not involved in building their own systems may not have already connected the dots. As AI’s Kaiju-sized appetite continues to devour both natural and manufacturing resources …