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The CEO of Intel believes that the semiconductor shortages will persist until 2024.
The Corona crisis has also turned into a semiconductor crisis, which PC gamers witnessed in the shape of graphics cards that were either unavailable for an extended period of time or sold for far more than the suggested retail price.
Those looking for a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X are also aware of the issue: the gaming consoles have been tough to locate in retailers since their release at the end of 2020. In addition, the auto industry is complaining about missing chips and the resulting manufacturing issues. Pat Gelsinger, Intel's managing director, is now bringing terrible news. According to him, the semiconductor problem will have an effect by 2024.
Previously, the CEO anticipated that things would return to normal in late 2022 or early 2023. However, he now predicts a lengthier crisis. This is also owing to a shortage of equipment for rapidly expanding manufacturing capabilities. However, if you do not increase your plants, you will be unable to fulfill the demand. Previously, it was not anticipated that production equipment would become limited. Semiconductors are now present in an increasing number of items, worsening the crisis: consumers have long moved beyond computers and increasingly require microchips for other smart gadgets. This includes anything from a washing machine and a temperature sensor to automobiles, game consoles, cellphones, and traditional PCs and laptops.
Intel intends to prepare for the coming years by dramatically expanding its facilities, including one in Magdeburg, Germany. Unfortunately, the new locations will not begin production for some years.
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#6014744 Posted on: 05/05/2022 02:31 PM
I'm gonna be honest with with ya fellow Guru, I was shocked about this move. DDR5 is still too elusive and expensive for many. I remember long before the release of Alder Lake it was rumored to only be compatible with DDR5 but fortunately that wasn't the case. Maybe.......just maybe......AMD may have the ZEN 4 architecture to be compatible with DDR4? Eventually? The rumors are back and forth. Some sites are saying it will not at launch but probably later.
The best option in my opinion is to have it compatible with both. This would give the consumer more options which is a plus for us. This would also benefit AMD because more people could possibly purchase ZEN 4 tech and upgrade their RAM later if they're budget conscious or eventually want more performance.
ZEN 4 is a big deal. The Ryzen name has earned tremendous respect from the PC community and has kicked @ss! Come on Lisa! Make ZEN 4 have dual Lightsabers!
An advantage over Zen 4. A bit surprising since AMD are seen as the kings of backward compatibility.
I'm gonna be honest with with ya fellow Guru, I was shocked about this move. DDR5 is still too elusive and expensive for many. I remember long before the release of Alder Lake it was rumored to only be compatible with DDR5 but fortunately that wasn't the case. Maybe.......just maybe......AMD may have the ZEN 4 architecture to be compatible with DDR4? Eventually? The rumors are back and forth. Some sites are saying it will not at launch but probably later.
The best option in my opinion is to have it compatible with both. This would give the consumer more options which is a plus for us. This would also benefit AMD because more people could possibly purchase ZEN 4 tech and upgrade their RAM later if they're budget conscious or eventually want more performance.
ZEN 4 is a big deal. The Ryzen name has earned tremendous respect from the PC community and has kicked @ss! Come on Lisa! Make ZEN 4 have dual Lightsabers!
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#6014748 Posted on: 05/05/2022 02:41 PM
The real question is when China tries to invade Taiwan, a sovereign country, how's the world going to respond? That's where a good deal of these chips are manufactured and shipped from. After seeing Russia struggle with Ukraine, it's a wonder what the CCP will do since the Taiwan Straight is a good sized buffer.
The real question is when China tries to invade Taiwan, a sovereign country, how's the world going to respond? That's where a good deal of these chips are manufactured and shipped from. After seeing Russia struggle with Ukraine, it's a wonder what the CCP will do since the Taiwan Straight is a good sized buffer.
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#6014754 Posted on: 05/05/2022 03:09 PM
If I can find my own quote on these forums for my 2021 predictions on market trends (which I think all came true) then the cost of manufacturing has 'shot up' to massive levels, well beyond what I thought was possible on precious metals.
Take a look at the cost of Lithium, for example - absolutely insane increase over the last 24 months, which I do not think has peaked, and will bubble around these levels for a while, with minor crests and trollops here and there.
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Cost of manufacture is the problem, as ALL industries are reporting.
Oil is another interesting one, which effects everything on the planet, because it's measured in USD
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Yeah Looby is looks concerning but I'm being hopeful. The crazy thing is we receive good news for one minute and troubling news the next. Here in the U.S. we are finally seeing some GPU Prices at MSRP. TSMC and the new factories that Hilbert reported on will play a huge role with relief. Unfortunately the trade wars don't help because SMIC is being put on pause until relations are better.
If I can find my own quote on these forums for my 2021 predictions on market trends (which I think all came true) then the cost of manufacturing has 'shot up' to massive levels, well beyond what I thought was possible on precious metals.
Take a look at the cost of Lithium, for example - absolutely insane increase over the last 24 months, which I do not think has peaked, and will bubble around these levels for a while, with minor crests and trollops here and there.
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Cost of manufacture is the problem, as ALL industries are reporting.
Oil is another interesting one, which effects everything on the planet, because it's measured in USD
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#6015042 Posted on: 05/06/2022 01:23 PM
Not remember the Thai floods which caused HD prices to soar? They came back down eventually. So yes, they do, but the widespread nature of this has led to a different mentality and a realisation they can keep the prices raised. In a hundred different industries and walks of life.
You think they need an "excuse" to raise prices like an earthquake or shortages or whatever? They can raise their margins at any time. They dont have to wait for shortages to occur.
Not remember the Thai floods which caused HD prices to soar? They came back down eventually. So yes, they do, but the widespread nature of this has led to a different mentality and a realisation they can keep the prices raised. In a hundred different industries and walks of life.
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I often wonder if people are buying games consoles for their literal exclusivity, rather than their games...because the games are
Semi conductor market - well, I think 2024 is probably a good guess, lest of course something else pops into the equation.
Yeah Looby is looks concerning but I'm being hopeful. The crazy thing is we receive good news for one minute and troubling news the next. Here in the U.S. we are finally seeing some GPU Prices at MSRP. TSMC and the new factories that Hilbert reported on will play a huge role with relief. Unfortunately the trade wars don't help because SMIC is being put on pause until relations are better.