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Initech

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3. The supply chain for PCs right now is really fucked up.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Feb 25, 2021, 01:08 AM

Feb 2021

And it's a combination of COVID, Dogecoin, and Trump's tariffs. But the really crucial parts of a new PC - mainly processors and graphics cards are flying off the shelves faster than the retailers get them in stock. There's some serious correction that is going to be needed here.

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With computer chips scarce, Biden orders supply chain review [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 OP

It's about time. Good for Biden for stepping up to address the issue. crickets Feb 2021 #1

If Tiawan and S Korea Sgent Feb 2021 #4

I know. It's true that it's hard to compete with a cheaper product, crickets Feb 2021 #5

D'uh. About time! I predicted this problem more than 20 years ago. SharonAnn Feb 2021 #2

The supply chain for PCs right now is really fucked up. Initech Feb 2021 #3