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Intel may raise consumer-grade processor prices again in October this year, and the increase for some products is expected to reach 10%. If this news is true, Intel's multiple rounds of price increases this year will further push up the cost of complete PCs and the DIY market.
Intel has notified major PC customers of a new round of price adjustment plans, and most consumer-grade processors are expected to be affected.
However, it is currently unclear which models will be included in this price increase, and there is no news that all products will increase by 10%.
This is not the first time Intel has adjusted CPU prices this year. Previously, the company had implemented a round of price increases of about 10% to 15%, followed by another adjustment of about 15% in March. If prices rise again by 10% in October, the cumulative price increase of some processors may reach more than 30% compared to the prices at the beginning of this year.
For PC manufacturers, rising processor prices mean further increases in overall machine costs. Especially when the prices of other key components such as memory and storage are also facing upward pressure, the increase in CPU prices may further push up the selling prices of laptops, desktops and pre-installed machines.
Currently, Intel has not publicly confirmed its October price increase plan. Relevant news mainly comes from reports on the supply chain and channels, so the final adjustment range, involved models and specific effective time have yet to be officially announced.
If the price increase is ultimately implemented, consumers may need to re-evaluate the timing of their purchase. For users who have decided to upgrade the platform, purchasing in advance may be able to avoid some price increase pressure; but for users who have not yet determined their needs, whether it is worth purchasing in advance to avoid price increases still depends on the actual price changes of specific models.
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