MITS Altair 8800 was arguably the first home PC in 1975.
Experts warn PC prices could rise even more in 2026 as RAM costs set to soar higher
Buying a new PC? You might want to hurry up
The report did not detail specific forecasts, however "moderate" and "pessimistic" scenarios were uncovered showing a smartphone market contraction of up to 5.2% in 2026, and up to 8.9% for PCs in the same period.
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This is the last decade when you will be able to build a decent rig.
The consumer market is being dissolved before our eyes.
You will own nothing and live on the cloud.
If you plan to build, do it now.
It's not going to get any cheaper.