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PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes
Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That’s in line with earlier reports from IDC and Omdia.
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Global PC shipments fell 21 percent year‑over‑year in Q3 2026, according to Counterpoint Research, a decline that matches earlier IDC and Omdia reports. The drop follows months of price hikes that have dampened demand for new PCs. In the same quarter, smartphone shipments also reached a 14‑year low, indicating broader consumer electronics softness.
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