Acer CEO predicts potential PC price drops by late 2027

Acer CEO Jason Chen has offered a more optimistic outlook on the global memory shortage than many of his industry peers. While major memory manufacturers like Micron and SK Hynix warn of persistent supply constraints and elevated prices extending well into 2030, Chen believes the market could see relief by late 2027. The current memory crunch, largely driven by massive demand for AI data center infrastructure, has caused DRAM prices to surge, impacting the cost of PCs, smartphones, and other consumer electronics. Despite his long-term optimism, Chen acknowledges that PC prices will likely climb another 5 to 20 percent throughout the remainder of this year. Analysts remain more skeptical than the Acer executive, suggesting that meaningful price stabilization may not occur until 2028. For now, consumers should prepare for continued price increases before any potential market correction begins.