The original post: /r/buildapc by /u/SplatoonOrSky on 2024-11-06 22:06:37.

Do not make this political because that is not the topic. I am genuinely curious on this. Obviously only applies to U.S residents.

A core part of Trump’s economic policy, if enacted, is tons of tariffs on foreign goods. This would mean increased prices since consumers typically make up that increased cost.

Let’s just focus on GPUs for now since those prices are the most significant. Nvidia relies on TSMC for their chips. While there is an Arizona location it’s to me understanding they still heavily rely on the main Taiwan location for GPU manufacturing. This would mean some sort of importing will be involved even if the final part of GPU assembly takes place in the U.S., meaning tariffs.

Am I missing something here? Would this not mean that, from a value perspective, the best time to make a PC upgrade (If you lived in America, of course) would be… right now? If tariffs force chips prices to increase further by a significant margin that’s just another stain on the mess that is current GPU pricing. That doesn’t account for other components made in foreign nations or you believe a Trump presidency will lead to a Taiwan invasion as well (which is a whole other can of worms) either.

So, PC prices about to go up in the U.S or a very ill-informed analysis?

Sorry to the mods in advance if it gets heated.