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SSD prices surge 5x from 2024 lows, signaling tough times for PC builders
A $400 SSD that sold for $79.99 in 2024 now costs $400, reflecting a broader trend of rising PC component prices. The price hike is attributed to NAND flash shortages and increased demand for AI-related storage. PC builders face higher costs across CPUs, GPUs, and storage, with few signs of relief.
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The story highlights how AI demand is distorting consumer hardware markets, but it overstates the end of all good deals — savvy shoppers can still find discounts on last-gen parts.
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A $400 SSD that was previously as low as $79.99 shows just how bleak PC gaming is in 2026 — are the days of good deals over? →
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