It’s been about two years since there has been a way to get an AMD Radeon or Nvidia RTX GPU for a cheap price. During that time, resellers could charge 2-3x the MSRP for a brand-new graphics card. However, the main GPU shortage seems to be coming to an end.
After restocks sell out in minutes and scalpers get whatever little new inventory was left, most gamers decided to give up on the chase long ago. Nvidia and AMD cards have had their prices drop and restock frequently so maybe it’s time to upgrade.
Recent Reports
The monthly cost for each card in the Nvidia RTX and Radeon RX lineup has dropped according to a recent analysis from a member of Tom’s Hardware, and some have fallen by more than 10%. Tom’s Hardware also found out that some stores are holding onto a stock that hasn’t sold out in a long time. GPU deals have been popping up for some reason and this was unheard of the past few times.
According to The Verge, overpriced graphics cards are not selling like they used to. Even for the most popular GPUs, buyers don’t seem to be willing to pay 3x the MSRP in some markets today. When the most expensive items don’t sell, the business suffers and scalpers don’t want to engage in results. Customers will be able to buy more at lower prices because of this.
Is the Situation Getting Better?
For now, some GPUs are still selling for hundreds of dollars more than they should. Since last summer getting an Nvidia RTX 3080 for $200 over retail price was a big deal. More stock is coming out, which bodes well for the market’s overall stability, so we think things will get better after this.
It’s also possible that the rumored new GPU architecture is affecting the price of existing cards. With new models from Team Green’s Lovelace and Team Red’s RDNA 3, card manufacturers won’t want to be sitting on a mountain of existing cards. From getting rid of their excess inventory, GPU makers may be forced to raise prices.
I think it’s too early to declare the worldwide chipset scarcity has ended. Nvidia and AMD graphics cards at standard retail prices and PS5 replacement stock remain challenging. But, now it’s worth upgrading to a next-generation gaming system without overspending, and that is something to be embraced.
