The RAMpocalypse has led global PC shipments to drop 20 percent in just 12 months

IDC claims the global PC market has seen one of its biggest declines

DRAM and SSD price share has risen from 15% to 40%

Stockpiling could lead to some discounts, but prices are still elevated

Worldwide PC shipments fell a staggering 20% year-over-year during the third quarter of 2026, per the latest IDC analysis, meaning 15.8 million fewer PCs were shipped compared with the same period in 2025.

The findings broadly align with Omdia's findings, which revealed a 21% drop…