Rising computer prices: a business desktop went from $900 to $1,400 and a server from $40K to $90K, shown beside a DDR5 memory module and an upward trend arrow

Why Computer Prices Are Rising: The Memory Shortage Is Changing IT Budgets in 2026

If your business has recently requested pricing for new computers, servers, or memory upgrades, you may have experienced some sticker shock. We’ve seen it firsthand in our own quotes for the exact same hardware: Based on TCI Technologies quotes for identical configurations. Pricing varies by vendor and configuration. Configuration Earlier quote Current quote Change Business…