Sales of PC motherboards are expected to fall 25%+ YoY in 2026, as PC users delay their upgrades amid AI-driven price surges for memory, storage, and processors (Jowi Morales/Tom's Hardware)

Sales of PC motherboards are projected to decline by over 25% year-on-year in 2026, primarily due to consumers postponing upgrades in response to rising prices for memory, storage, and processors driven by AI advancements. This trend indicates a significant slowdown in the DIY PC market as fewer users opt to purchase components for new builds. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing shortages in critical components.