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summary: "AI demand has caused a PCB shortage for PC makers, with order books reportedly full until 2030 and costs increasing 12x."
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# AI triggers PCB shortage for PC makers as order books full until 2030, costs 12x

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**Published:** 2026-11-04T23:05:24.000Z
**Category:** Chips

## Summary

AI demand has caused a PCB shortage for PC makers, with order books reportedly full until 2030 and costs increasing 12x\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ai-demand-triggers-massive-pcb-shortage-for-pc-makers-as-order-books-full-until-2030-lead-times-stretch-to-30-months-as-material-costs-surge-12x>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50372693>)