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finance El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-16

Gaming Chip Prices Soar: AI Demand Drives Expected Global Increases

The gaming industry is bracing for significant price hikes in hardware, particularly chips, which doubled in cost during the first quarter. This increase is primarily driven by the escalating demand from the artificial intelligence sector, with further price growth anticipated.


Ante la demanda de la IA, el precio de los chips se duplicó en el primer trimestre y se espera que crezca más

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