# The PC Market Crash: AI’s Brutal Toll

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-pc-market-crash-ais-brutal-toll/  
Published: 2026-07-12  
Updated: 2026-07-12  
Author: Raunak Saha

The nine-quarter PC growth streak has officially shattered. Global shipments plummeted 4.9% as AI data centers cannibalize 70% of the world’s memory supply.

- **Supply Crisis:** DRAM costs surged 60%, forcing manufacturers to hike prices.
- **Consumer Impact:** Buyers are delaying upgrades.
- **The Future:** Don’t expect relief until 2028. AI wins, but your next laptop just got way more expensive.