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PC shipments fell for the first time in over two years thanks to RAMageddon.

After nine straight quarters of growth, worldwide PC shipments dropped by 4.9 percent year-over-year, according to IDC. The research firm places the blame for the decline squarely on the memory chip shortage driven by the AI arms race.

IDC chart showing worldwide PC shipments over time, with a decline in the last quarter.
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