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The article discusses the recent trend of rising prices for graphics cards and memory units from both AMD and Nvidia, driven by high demand from AI data centers and lucrative component deals. Industry analyst Harukaze5719 reports that AMD has already notified manufacturers of a minimum 10% price increase across all products, effective August 1st. This follows similar moves by Nvidia, which is expected to raise prices by 20-30%, and Samsung, which may also increase memory unit costs. The price hikes are attributed to factors such as a weak recovery in the consumer GPU market, high end-user price sensitivity, and existing inventory needing to be sold. These trends are affecting console gaming as well, with Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft all raising console prices since launch, potentially pushing next-gen consoles toward £1000. The article highlights a broader pricing crisis in the tech industry, emphasizing the challenges faced by consumers and manufacturers alike.

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