NEWS + INSIGHTS

What is a CPU and how does it work? Understand central processing units, their key functions, and the role CPUs play in modern computers and devices.

DDR4 vs DDR5: compare speed, performance, power efficiency, capacity, and compatibility to understand the key differences and which memory type fits your needs.

What causes a global semiconductor shortage? Explore supply chain disruptions, demand shifts, manufacturing constraints, and other causes of chip shortages.

What is a GPU and what does it do? Understand graphics processing units and their role in AI, data centers, graphics, and high-performance computing.

What is component traceability in electronics? Understand how traceability helps verify authenticity, track component history, and reduce supply chain risk.

What is an HDD and how does it work? Understand hard disk drive technology, how data is stored, and how HDDs compare with solid-state drives.

What is DRAM and how does it work? Understand dynamic random-access memory, its role in computing, and how it supports system speed and performance.

What is DRAM and how does it work? Understand dynamic random-access memory, its role in computing, and how it supports system speed and performance.

Intel and AMD server CPU supply is critically constrained in 2026. Distributors are fulfilling only ~40% of Intel allocations, AMD EPYC is effectively sold out through year-end, and lead times are stretching 30+ weeks. Fusion breaks down what's driving the shortage, current open-market pricing, and what buyers should do now.