Intel says chip supply for PCs stays tight

(Reuters) - Intel Corp (INTC.O) said on Wednesday it was expanding its dependence on contract chip makers to increase supply of chips utilized in PCs as the organization battles with shipment delays in the midst of more popularity.


Intel said supply remained "incredibly tight" despite the fact that it has extended its assembling limit and expanded second-half PC chip supply by twofold digits contrasted and the primary half.


"Notwithstanding our earnest attempts, we have not yet settled this test," the chipmaker said in a letter, where it additionally apologized to its clients and accomplices for the deferrals.


Intel had said in October that request in the PC business was exceeding its capacity to include limit and it was thinking about outside chip creators.


Portions of the chipmaker, which reaffirmed its estimate for the final quarter, were down 1% in secondary selling exchanging.


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