Memory chip shortage drives up computer prices at Best Buy, other retailers
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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Memory chip shortage drives up computer prices at Best Buy, other retailers
Richfield-based Best Buy’s sales growth this summer was primarily due to the higher prices on computers. Now PC makers must compete with AI data centers for the chips, driving up the price.
