# PC Partner forecasts higher budget-GPU prices and tighter supply

_Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Graphics-card maker PC Partner said rising graphics-memory costs are expected to substantially increase its card costs in the second half of fiscal 2026. It said availability is likely to decline further and that entry-level cards could face more severe shortages, pushing average selling prices higher. The company reported that its own-brand unit shipments fell 18.4% in the first half while average selling price rose 10.7% year over year. An analyst questioned whether higher retail prices reflect costs alone.

## Sources

- [Latest from Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/pc-partner-warns-of-rising-gpu-prices-and-budget-card-shortages-analyst-suggests-makers-are-hiking-prices-beyond-memory-costs)

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