US PC sales grow by 3% in late 2025 as companies and consumers scrambled to replace Windows 10 2026 forecast sees 13% drop as storage and memory prices expected to climb another 60%
News Source : Tom's Hardware UK
News Summary
- PC shipments in the U.S. increased by 3% year-on-year in the 4th quarter of 2025, resulting in overall sales of 18.2 million units.
- This growth was driven by holiday demand, the need to replace older computers running Windows 10 with a more modern system, and retailers securing inventory before the worst of the chip shortage hit.
- However, RAM and storage costs mean Omdia predicts a 13% contraction in 2026, with PC and memory costs expected to rise a further 60%.
PC shipments in the U.S. increased by 3% yearonyear in the 4th quarter of 2025, resulting in overall sales of 18.2 million units. According to research firm Omdia, this growth was driven by holiday [+3126 chars]
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