It’s amazing who you can run into at CES, the world’s largest electronics show. For example,Adam Patrick Murray ran into Eddie Lin,the CEO of Gigabyte. Granted,it was at gigabyte’s showcase,and he whent there specifically to meet him for an interview. But who’s to say that isn’t amazing?
The big theme of CES 2026 is “AI” in everything,as has been the case for the last two years. And Lin was fast to hype up Gigabyte hardware’s abilities in the area, saying AI will be a major focus for the company. He believes AI will enhance gaming experiences, but didn’t dive into specifics. expect more details as the year unfolds.
The conversation then turned to the rising cost of hardware, specifically memory. Lin confirmed that DRAM prices are up, and that’s impacting the cost of PCs. He doesn’t see prices coming down anytime soon, so consumers shoudl prepare to pay more for the same hardware.
But it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Lin revealed some exciting future tech. Clear OLED monitors are on the horizon, potentially arriving within the next two years. He also addressed the question of how much RAM gamers actually need. According to Lin, there’s minimal performance difference between 16GB and 32GB of RAM for gaming.So, if you’re building a new gaming PC, 16GB is likely sufficient.
Gigabyte is also planning some innovative motherboard designs. Lin teased motherboards with back-facing connectors for a cleaner look and even wood panels for a more premium aesthetic. They’re clearly thinking outside the box.
Lin discussed the competitive handheld gaming market. He acknowledged it’s a crowded space, and Gigabyte is focused on differentiation.They want to offer something unique, rather than just another “me to” product. Details on their handheld plans are still under wraps, but it sounds like they have something interesting up their sleeve.
