Rising CPU, DRAM and SSD Costs Put Pressure on Laptop Makers

Wccftech reports that CPU, DRAM and SSD costs now account for 68% of the build cost of a $900 laptop. The report says rising component costs are putting pressure on laptop makers as demand weakens.

TrendForce expects notebook shipments to fall by a single-digit percentage in 2027 because of higher component costs. The forecast points to a difficult outlook for the market, though the supplied source does not give a more specific shipment estimate.

The source summary says manufacturers face three difficult choices but does not identify them. It also notes rising prices for GPUs, memory and SSDs, alongside increases in CPU costs. No specific company response or further forecast detail is provided in the supplied material.