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GPU prices may be on the rise again, according to a Japanese retailer — but I wouldn't resort to panic buying

Japanese retailer warns of further GPU price hikes
The retailer doesn't specify which GPUs will see increases
Consumers are urged to buy now, but GPUs are already overpriced and unaffordable in many cases

The PC hardware market is still in disarray, with RAM shortages impacting almost every component, and unfortunately, matters could get even worse for GPU hunters.

As reported by VideoCardz, Japanese retailer Applied has warned consumers about potential price hikes for GPUs (yet again). It's unclear which GPU models this might apply to, but the retailer urges PC owners looking to upgrade their GPUs to buy as soon as possible.

VideoCardz also highlights that Japanese retailers only recently adjusted GPU prices upwards. In August, stores in Akihabara warned that pricing would be around 20% to 30% higher than usual.

Considering the recent rumblings of price hikes from Nvidia's board partners, it's fair to suggest that these...

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GPU prices may be on the rise again, according to a Japanese retailer — but I wouldn't resort to panic buying

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