Dell and Lenovo set to increase server and PC costs by as much as 15% as soon as this month, according to industry sources — DRAM and AI demand create tight market for businesses and consumers

The component crisis ushered in by the AI boom seems to be poisoning supply chains even faster than first imagined. Things were expected to worsen in 2026, but we’re already starting to see a teaser for the future with new industry reports coming from TrendForce, citing major price increases planned across the sector by every single player — including Dell and Lenovo.

Lenovo has reportedly started warning clients of a price hike coming in early 2026 as the DRAM shortage keeps accelerating at an…