… In times of shortages, vertical integration -- where you not only assemble the components, but design and manufacture as many as possible -- can be extremely handy, as a PC maker can know how many components are available, their price, and when they'll arrive. …
… Nikkei via Tom's Hardware also quoted an executive for consumer gaming PCs, who said that paying more may not mean they get more in terms of supply. …
… Considering the woes of the market, I get the feeling that even if Asus were gung-ho to expand its component offerings beyond its current motherboards, GPUs, and power supplies, now might not be the right time to dive in.
… Framework continues to publish an ongoing series of blog posts and updates informing customers of what they're being told by component vendors, and how any supply shortages or surpluses will translate into higher or lower prices. …