PC makers face shortages of Intel and AMD CPUs that stretch up to six months — lead time for orders jumps from just two weeks in the face of AI demand by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) from Latest from Tom's Hardware on 2026-03-25 15:00 (#74G0B) Many PC manufacturers are facing challenges in acquiring inventory of Intel and AMD CPUs, saying that there is not enough supply to meet consumer demand.