Double blow to the PC market: component shortage and rising Windows prices from Microsoft
💻 **PC market in shock: Microsoft raises Windows prices**
In August 2026, computer manufacturers faced a double blow. Microsoft increased the cost of Windows OEM licenses by 7–10%, tying the price to processor power.
📉 **Why this matters:**
• Hardware prices are already rising due to shortages and the AI boom.
• ASUS and Acer have warned of further price increases of up to 5%.
• ASUS PCs have already risen by 30% since the end of 2025.
Buyers risk being left without new computers or having to pay astronomical sums for them. #Microsoft #PC #Technology #Economy
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