Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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"Prices almost always come down. Competition is NOT the only reason prices come down, however."

Competition is the only reason why prices come down. There are plenty of parts that don't change in price because there isn't any competition. Companies aren't altruistic, they cut prices when they have to and don't when they can avoid it. If they can get away with it, the will even raise prices like Intel tried to do with flash a couple of years ago.