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Entry level PCs costing less than $500 ‘will disappear by 2028’, research firm predicts
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Before I’d say building your own can be more cost effective, but I can’t even say that now with those RAM and GPU prices.
I hope that they just fail in their half-assed attempts and the prices fall again.
Me too or supply rises to met demand with new companies, which can also lower the price. But I mostly want AI to fail.
yeah prebuilts are cheaper now, sadly
Priced a full build yesterday. A 9800X3D and 9700XT build with 2TB storage, 32GB RAM, Noctua Cooler, basic mid case, and 750 PSU is about $2400 before tax and shipping.