Acer is the latest major PC maker to warn shoppers about higher prices, pointing to a familiar culprit: rising costs for memory and SSDs. With RAM and NAND-based storage continuing to climb, PC hardware pricing still isn’t settling down, and manufacturers are increasingly passing those increases on to customers.
Acer Japan has announced it will revise prices for PC products sold through its official online store starting February 20, 2026. Buyers who want to lock in current pricing will be able to purchase at the existing rates until February 19. Acer also noted that not every item will be affected, suggesting that certain categories, such as some accessories or peripherals, could remain at today’s prices.
While Acer hasn’t shared the exact size of the increase, the impact will likely depend on the device and its configuration. In general, products that rely heavily on RAM and SSD storage are the most exposed to cost swings, which means gaming laptops, mainstream notebooks, prebuilt desktop PCs, and tablets are candidates for higher prices. Systems with larger SSD capacities or higher memory configurations could see more noticeable adjustments since those components represent a bigger portion of the overall bill of materials.
For now, this announcement specifically targets Japan, and Acer hasn’t confirmed whether similar price changes are planned for other regions. Still, given the broader industry trend and the ongoing pressure on memory and SSD pricing, it wouldn’t be surprising to see comparable moves elsewhere if component costs remain elevated.
If you’ve been considering an Acer laptop or desktop purchase, the key takeaway is timing: current pricing is set to hold until February 19, and after that, some models may become more expensive depending on their specs and component mix.
