Nizhny Novgorod PC prices after component surge

We spoke with specialists and looked at the cost of the most important parts as prices for computer components have skyrocketed in Russia in 2025.

Feb 25, 2026

Component prices for computers have surged, with RAM and hard drives seeing a significant increase.
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Natalya Laptsevich / 74.RU

In 2025, the price of computer components in Russia has jumped significantly. The hit was especially hard on RAM and hard drives—their prices have doubled. Experts say this is not the limit and upgrading equipment will become even more expensive. We break down how much a new computer will cost in Nizhny Novgorod and look at the prices for the most necessary components.

Not only our country but the whole world has faced a similar problem. Specialists believe that the reason for the increase in the price of RAM may be related to the development of artificial intelligence—hence the demand for components that have ended up in short supply on the market.

To determine the cost of a future PC, residents of Nizhny Novgorod are first advised to determine their purchase goals and budget. The user has several options: build a PC themselves by filling it with the necessary components, turn to specialists for this, or buy an already assembled system unit in a store.

In one of the popular electronics retail chains, the cost of the cheapest system units starts at about 20,000 rubles (approx. $200 at current rates). There are also mini PCs for 12,000–19,000 rubles (approx. $120–$190), but such budget options are definitely inferior in power to their full-sized counterparts. Moreover, as experts say, upgrading them is almost impossible. So if a mini PC becomes obsolete, the only option left is to buy a new and more powerful unit to replace it, whereas in system units it is possible to update the components on your own.

Those who want a perfect computer for themselves and know exactly what tasks it will be used for usually assemble the system unit on their own or with a little help from specialists.

Several technicians in Nizhny Novgorod, whom we found on a classifieds website, also said that the exact price will depend on the budget and goals. But there is an average price, after all.

«A more or less decent one, that you wouldn»t be ashamed to turn on, will cost somewhere from 30,000 rubles (approx. $300). Of course, you can put together a real piece of junk for 15,000 rubles (approx. $150), but it will lag and stutter. Even if you want to move around normally in a browser, it will stutter because it will have a very bad processor. So from 30,000 rubles (approx. $300) is the absolute minimum,« one of the assemblers named Ivan told us.

If we talk about more powerful options that can run modern games and heavy programs, the average price of such a computer will start from 70,000 rubles (approx. $700)—and that«s just for the system unit.

«Even the cheapest powerful graphics card now costs 30,000 rubles (approx. $300). If you want games to run on minimal settings, then that»s from 55,000–60,000 rubles (approx. $550–$600). The easiest way is to determine the budget and goals, then go to a store to have them pick out components, and then based on these selections, the technicians who will assemble it will advise which part is better to take for the money,« the master concluded.

Another specialist, Dmitry, when choosing components, recommended betting on the purchase of a graphics card. The Nizhny Novgorod resident believes that component prices will continue to rise and the next to become significantly more expensive will be graphics cards. On average, the price range for components to assemble a system unit is currently as follows:

Case: 1,199 rubles – 49,999 rubles (approx. $12 – $500)
Motherboard: 4,699 rubles – 147,999 rubles (approx. $47 – $1,480)
Power supply: 750 rubles – 54,299 rubles (approx. $8 – $543)
SSD: 2,399 rubles – 54,999 rubles (approx. $24 – $550)
RAM: 1,199 rubles – 258,999 rubles (approx. $12 – $2,600)
Processor: 650 rubles – 95,799 rubles (approx. $7 – $958)
Graphics card: 2,999 rubles – 589,999 rubles (approx. $30 – $5,900)

If we calculate how much a good working computer that can run popular games and programs will cost, the specialists recommended components at the following prices:

Case: 3,699 rubles (approx. $37)
Motherboard: 17,999 rubles (approx. $180)
Power supply: 6,899 rubles (approx. $69)
SSD: 5,299 rubles (approx. $53)
RAM: 23,999 rubles (approx. $240)
Processor: 15,399 rubles (approx. $154)
Graphics card: 53,999 rubles (approx. $540)

However, the interviewees also added that parts are often cheaper on marketplaces, as sellers trade them directly from China. However, there may be more problems with warranty returns in such cases.

«Defective goods can occur both when buying in a store and when ordering from a marketplace. No one is insured against this. Not long ago, I assembled a computer, bought everything new in a store, the components came out to 300,000 rubles (approx. $3,000). In the end, there was a defect in the motherboard and graphics card. Of course, we managed to change them, but it caused problems. So the risk of running into defective goods exists in any case,» Dmitry stated.

As for the work of the technicians, on average, for assembling a PC and installing the system and all important programs, they charge from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles (approx. $30–$50) depending on the complexity of the work and the cost of services of a particular specialist.