cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/39408158

To provide an answer to the title on why:

  • NVIDIA’s limited GPU supply and high initial MSRP ridiculously increases costs for everyone.
  • PhysX 32-bit support has been depreciated.
  • 12V high power cable is severely underspeced which may or may not cause problems into the future.
  • Scalpers are everywhere because of the limited supply and insane initial prices.
  • Market sellers such as Newegg are bundling NVIDIA’s limited GPUs with overpriced and old components/peripherals.
    • Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) buyers will be saddled with overpriced and useless e-waste.

The general consensus online seems to be that NVIDIA has fumbled their 50 series GPU launch in spectacular fashion. Best of luck to those who can buy the 5070 Ti at the marketed $749 USD MSRP.

  • Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    13·
    3 days ago

    Bruh… just checked and AMD 7900 XTX cards got their prices jacked up by almost $500. A Sapphire Nitro+ was like $900 less than 30 days ago

    • BlemboTheThird@lemmy.caEnglish
      5·
      3 days ago

      Holy shit. I had been thinking about upgrading while prices were still relatively low but have been trying to convince myself my 6700xt is fine and will hold up… Guess that window is closed now lol

      • Emerica@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        3 days ago

        I’ve been hunting for a fair priced 4070 recently, they’re all $750-$1000 right now. But checking Amazon early in the mornings I’ve seen some 7900s and 4070s at/close to MSRP. They go quick but I managed to get a 4070 for $550 two days ago, worth a shot if you need one.

      • Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        31·
        3 days ago

        Same here, sitting on my 2080 TI. Just got Avowed and its struggling, cant get above 55 FPS at 4K…