so i just read this super interesting interview with tsmc, the company that makes a ton of the chips in our pcs, and let's just say it's not exactly good news for our wallets. apparently, they're thinking of increasing their prices, which would obviously have a ripple effect on the cost of computers and other tech.



i guess the big question is how much longer can this trend of rising prices go on? it feels like every time i turn around, something else is getting more expensive. tsmc's chief financial officer, wendell huang, was pretty vague about the whole thing, but it sounds like they're justifying potential price hikes by talking about their "value" as a company. supposedly, this value includes things like having factories in multiple locations and being a tech leader in chip production.



from what i understand, huang said that tsmc doesn't plan on suddenly quadrupling their prices or anything drastic like that. but at the same time, he left the door wide open for more modest price increases. and let's be real, even a small hike in the cost of chips could have a big impact on the overall price of a pc, especially since cpu and gpu costs are already a big chunk of the total.

it's also worth noting that tsmc made a whopping 54 billion dollars in profit in 2025, so it's not like they're struggling to stay afloat or anything. i mean, i get that companies are in the business of making money, but it feels like they're already doing pretty well for themselves. preorders are available at major retailers, but i'm not sure how much that's going to matter if prices just keep going up and up.



i'm a bit worried about what this could meanRead more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com

What do you think about this?