Chen argues memory makers use public statements as price-coordination signal
3 Sep 21 10:33 PM · 2d ago · 1 article · 1 post · 2 sources · development 3 of 3
ZeroHedge analysis notes Chen's assertion that antitrust rules prevent direct coordination, so chip makers use public shortage forecasts as indirect signals to maintain high margins. Chen expects component prices to peak mid-2027 when new manufacturing capacity comes online.
“No. How could it stay short forever? Chinese capacity keeps coming onto the market. The supply shortage problem has already completely disappeared.”
Jason Chen, Acer Chairman and CEO · rss ↗Jason Chen Acer Chairman and CEOSK Hynix Memory chip makerAdata Memory chip makerCXMT Chinese memory manufacturer
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first by ZeroHedge, 2d ago · also Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, Mashable
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- Acer CEO says memory makers are hyping 2030 shortage fears to protect margins — PC prices set to decline by late 2027, cheaper Chinese capacity coming online delivers lower memory prices Tom's Hardware · 2d ago
- Acer CEO says PC prices could fall by 2027, accuses rivals of milking the RAM shortage for profit TechSpot · 2d ago
- Acer CEO says PC prices could drop in 2027 Mashable · 1d ago
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Acer's CEO predicts that PC prices will decline by late 2027 as new manufacturing capacity from China stabilizes memory costs. This counters industry claims of long-term shortages and suggests better value is coming for budget hardware buyers. - https://www. tomshardware.com/pc-components…
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