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- Dell is increasing prices for PCs and laptops starting Dec 17, 2025, with hikes reaching up to 30% for high-spec machines due to the rising cost and scarcity of RAM, SSDs, and GPUs.
- Global demand for memory components is surging, particularly for AI needs, causing these components to be scarce and more expensive, leading to potential price increases across brands.
- Dell advises prioritizing sales to largest client accounts quickly due to limited discounts and the possibility that placing an order now may not guarantee current prices.
- Consumers are encouraged to purchase RAM and SSDs before prices increase further as advised by memory manufacturers like Kingston, and Nvidia could significantly cut the supply of their RTX 5000 gaming GPUs in 2026.
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Dell Increases PC Prices by Up to 30% from Dec 17, 2025 – Impact on RAM, SSDs, GPUs
Dell has informed its business customers that PC and laptop prices will increase significantly starting in the second half of December 2025. Internal information shared with sales teams indicates that price hikes are expected to reach up to 30% in some cases, particularly for machines with high specifications. The primary reason is the rising cost and scarcity of memory (RAM) and storage chips, driven by high market demand. Effective December 17, Dell’s commercial laptop and desktop prices will increase, with models sporting larger amounts of RAM or SSD storage seeing the biggest changes. For example, Dell Pro and Pro Max notebooks and desktops with 32GB of memory will cost an additional $130 to $230. High-end systems with 128GB of memory will see prices rise by $520 to $765 per system. A laptop with 1TB storage will cost an extra $55 to $135. The Dell Pro 55 Plus 4K Monitor will see a $150 price increase, rising from $1,349 to $1,499. In addition, GPU prices are affected. Dell laptops with the NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell GPU and 6GB of memory will cost $66 more; models with 24GB of GPU memory will have prices hiked by $530.
Dell Raises PC Prices Again Due to Memory Component Shortage and Increased AI Demand
Dell is advising its sellers to prioritize selling to their largest client accounts quickly, cautioning that placing an order now for future delivery does not guarantee current prices. Dell is also limiting the discounts it offers to clients. Global demand for memory (RAM and NAND storage in SSDs) is surging, driven by major companies’ needs for servers and data centers, particularly for AI. This demand is making these components scarce and more expensive. According to reports, memory manufacturers such as Kingston are advising consumers to purchase RAM and SSDs before prices increase further. Separately, Urban VPN Proxy has been found to be spying on users. Proton VPN has just released an official app for more Linux devices. The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) could be the ultimate backyard pizza oven, but its advanced features come with a high price tag. LG’s 2026 TVs and soundbars have been given the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect treatment. James Cameron has responded to critics about 3D in Avatar, as a new lawsuit from an animator emerges. Google Maps can now understand spoken commands, thanks to Gemini. Nvidia could significantly cut the supply of their RTX 5000 gaming GPUs by up to 40 in 2026.
Rising PC Component Costs Lead to Potential Brand-wide Price Increases
With PC component costs rising across the board, consumers should anticipate price increases across brands.
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