GPU prices continue to fall, thanks in part to the drop in cryptocurrencies. Now you can buy one of the best aftermarket graphics cards for much less than the RRP, and overstock cards from partners can help keep availability high.
According to Tom’s Hardware, GPU prices they have fallen significantly in the last 15 days, which is due to the continued decline of bitcoin and ethereum. Right now, you can get a new Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti for $1,800, and people are selling a used RTX 3080 for less than $650 on sites like eBay.
Bitcoin’s collapse is a bad sign for blockchain enthusiasts, but good news for anyone looking to upgrade their gaming PC. GPU prices continue to fall, which should increase the number of graphics cards available below the recommended retail price. We’re also likely to see further reductions ahead of the launch of Nvidia RTX 4000 and AMD RDNA 3 GPUs, as retailers look to move current-gen stock.
Of course, if Bitcoin recovers, it could affect the availability and price of cards like the RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and RTX 4070 later this year. That said, Nvidia is reported to have spent $10 billion securing RTX 4000 components, so perhaps the GPU giant is better prepared if another out-of-stock storm brews.
Source : PC Gamesn
