It has long been observed that while the entire market of desktop systems and components for them falls, the sales volume of accessories for gamers and enthusiasts continue to grow. This allow to emerge genres like "gaming laptop".
DigiTimes predicts that by the end of 2016, two of the leading manufacturer of motherboards, Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology, will only strengthen their position in the market, although they are now two occupy more than half of this segment. This year, Asustek will sell at least 17 million. Motherboard, with predominance in the range of models of the middle and upper price range will allow the manufacturer to increase revenue and profits compared to the previous year.
In the case of the Gigabyte is not so rosy. First of all, the sales volume of cards this year will decrease from 17 to 16,1-16,5 million Products. However, the increase in the average prices and sales and the share of income per share provide senior popularity Board Family G1 and products based on Intel Z170. MSI is the next year although expects to increase the motherboard sales volume , from the nearest competitor lags behind the impressive 10 million.