Windows 11 upgrades stall as CPU and RAM prices rise

PC upgrades to Windows 11 have stalled due to high CPU and memory prices, known as chipflation and RAMageddon, with analysts predicting relief may not arrive until 2028 or 2029. High memory costs are largely driven by supply directed toward data centers feeding the artificial intelligence boom, while enterprises weigh the cost of upgrading against investing in expensive AI PCs. Open article →