Acer CEO Jason Chen has warned that PC component prices are likely to get worse before they improve, possibly lasting into 2027, according to a report by VideoCardz citing the Taiwanese economic media outlet UDN. Chen’s comments come amid ongoing challenges in the global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industries, which have been affected by supply chain disruptions, inflation, and shifting demand patterns since the onset of the pandemic. Chen noted that while there could be a chance for prices to start dropping in the middle of 2026, Acer might still face a new round of price increases for its laptops in the fourth quarter of that year. The potential hike is estimated to range between 5% and 20%, and it would impact most of the laptops the company sells. However, Chen mentioned that some components, such as DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules, are no longer as scarce as they were in previous years, which suggests that the situation is gradually improving for some parts of the supply chain. Looking ahead, Chen pointed out that increased memory production capacity expected in 2027 could help bring down component prices. This anticipated boost in manufacturing output could ease some of the pressure on the market and lead to more competitive pricing for consumers. However, despite these potential improvements, Chen stressed that the worst of the current economic and supply-related challenges is still to come, and the road to recovery remains uncertain.