In a sudden shock to the tech industry, the prices for PC memory has seen an unprecedented hike in Japan. Within the span of three months, costs have skyrocketed almost five times. This surge is responsible for a significant rise in the overall expenditure on PC builds. Details regarding the potential reasons behind the sudden inflation are still being analyzed.

Computer technology is a crucial part of Japanese society, as both young and adult average consumers heavily rely on updated personal computers for a variety of tasks. This price increase could directly impact the affordability and use of computers, not to mention businesses that rely on PCs, potentially hurting the country’s tech-savvy image.

Prices for PC components in the US and EU also vary, but sudden increases such as this one are not as common. Regular monitoring of prices is more established in these regions, because of widespread use and higher competition among various brands. However, a sudden economic shift or supply chain disruption could also have similar effects in these markets.