Asus, MSI and Gigabyte to raise motherboard prices
Supply‑chain reports from the Taiwanese forum Board Channels and other industry sources say the cost of printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in motherboards could climb by at least 50 % by the third quarter of 2026. The same reports indicate that other key components – surface‑mounted capacitors, copper heatsinks, controller chips and voltage‑regulator modules – are also expected to become more expensive.
In response, the three major manufacturers – Asus, MSI and Gigabyte – are reportedly preparing a new round of price increases for their motherboards, slated for the third quarter of 2026. None of the companies has confirmed the hikes publicly. The price pressure comes as RAM and storage costs have surged on AI‑driven data‑center demand, and as the DIY PC market contracts, with shipment targets for Asus already cut and double‑digit declines forecast for MSI and Gigabyte.
If the forecasts prove accurate, motherboard prices could rise sharply, adding to the overall cost of building or upgrading a PC in 2026.
Entities: A32 Plus V2 · ASUS · Board Channels · CFD Sales · Gigabyte · MSI · Printed‑circuit board (PCB) · RTX 50 · Taiwan
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Asus, MSI and Gigabyte have not officially confirmed any upcoming motherboard price hikes. (Company statements)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Printed circuit board (PCB) costs could increase by at least 50 % by the end of 2026. (Supply‑chain reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prices for other motherboard components such as surface‑mounted capacitors, copper heatsinks, controller chips and VRMs are also expected to rise. (Supply‑chain analysis)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Asus, MSI and Gigabyte are preparing motherboard price increases in the third quarter of 2026. (Industry reports)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shipment targets for Asus motherboards have been cut and MSI and Gigabyte expect double‑digit declines in 2026. (Industry reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] RAM and storage prices have risen sharply in 2026 due to AI data‑center demand, adding pressure to overall PC component costs. (Market analysis)