PC Partner forecasts higher budget-GPU prices and tighter supply

Graphics-card maker PC Partner said rising graphics-memory costs are expected to substantially increase its card costs in the second half of fiscal 2026. It said availability is likely to decline further and that entry-level cards could face more severe shortages, pushing average selling prices higher. The company reported that its own-brand unit shipments fell 18.4% in the first half while average selling price rose 10.7% year over year. An analyst questioned whether higher retail prices reflect costs alone.