Global PC Shipments Fall 21% in Q3; Q4 Forecast Calls for a 27% Decline

Global PC shipments fell 21% year over year in the third quarter, according to a report by Wccftech. The report says the industry is forecast to see a further 27% decline in the fourth quarter.

Wccftech attributes the pressure on shipments to rising memory and component prices. Its summary says memory prices continue to rise, with component prices increasing alongside them, and that there is no clear end in sight.

The report also says that AI demand has absorbed large volumes of DRAM and NAND supply, adding to pressure on the PC market. It describes double-digit shipment declines among original equipment manufacturers, with ASUS as the exception.

The figures distinguish the reported Q3 drop from the forecast Q4 decline. The source does not provide shipment totals or a detailed breakdown by manufacturer in the supplied material.