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News Laptop GPU Boom Reshapes Q2 Market

Laptop GPU Boom Reshapes Q2 Market

Q2 GPU shipments increased 10.4% quarter-over-quarter as laptop demand drove the market forward, an unusual surge for a typically flat season. Understanding these market dynamics helps you make smarter purchasing decisions when buying graphics cards or complete systems.

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Paul Syverson 2 Sep 11, 2026
News Intel CPU Prices Rising 10% This October

Intel CPU Prices Rising 10% This October

Intel plans to raise processor prices by 10 percent starting in October 2026 as part of a broader profit optimization strategy. Understanding this pricing shift and its timing helps shoppers decide whether to buy now or wait for next-generation products.

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Paul Syverson 2 Sep 8, 2026
News Scalper Bots Dominate PC Component Market

Scalper Bots Dominate PC Component Market

Automated scalper bots now control 91 percent of traffic to major RAM retailers, leaving real consumers to compete at a severe disadvantage while component prices soar 500 percent. This article explains how the bot invasion works, why it is happening, and what it means for anyone planning to build or upgrade a PC.

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Paul Syverson 4 Aug 25, 2026
News GPU Prices Climbing as Budget Cards Face Shortages

GPU Prices Climbing as Budget Cards Face Shortages

Graphics card manufacturers are raising prices significantly in the second half of 2026, with budget models facing the steepest increases and sharpest shortages. Understanding these market shifts helps you decide whether to buy now or wait for potential relief.

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Paul Syverson 3 Aug 17, 2026
News Socket Split: What PC Buyers Need to Know

Socket Split: What PC Buyers Need to Know

Intel executives are signaling that the PC market will split into separate mainstream and enthusiast sockets to address rising component costs and affordability issues. Shoppers should prepare for clearer platform choices but also understand that product segmentation will reshape the motherboard market.

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Paul Syverson 3 Aug 15, 2026
News GPU Prices Spike 39% as Blackwell Shortage Deepens

GPU Prices Spike 39% as Blackwell Shortage Deepens

Graphics card prices have jumped dramatically, with Blackwell GPUs rising as much as 39 percent in August 2026. Understanding these increases helps you make smarter buying decisions in an increasingly expensive hardware market.

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Paul Syverson 8 Aug 10, 2026