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[sataris]

is this real?

Falling Europe GPU Pricing Suggests Shortage Is Easing

This could be the beginning of the end of the graphics card shortage.

www.tomshardware.com

 

[dwwaino]

is this real?

Falling Europe GPU Pricing Suggests Shortage Is Easing

This could be the beginning of the end of the graphics card shortage.

www.tomshardware.com

I did read some other forums just last week where people have said the prices will drop as crypto crashes. I wasn't sure if there was anything to it or if they were just being hopeful. This current situation will definitely end at some point but who knows when. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

I think I did read though that memory is set to increase in price though. I'm sure more people can deal with that.

 

[drd23]

I did read some other forums just last week where people have said the prices will drop as crypto crashes. I wasn't sure if there was anything to it or if they were just being hopeful.

I think that is just logical - the increase in GPU prices is due in large part due to mining. So it follows that a sustained drop in crypto prices and/or a drop in the ability to mine crypto (which is what the upcoming switch to proof of stake in Etherium 2.0 will bring) should result in lower GPU prices as miners won't be buying them and "more normal" consumers are less likely to pay exorbitant prices because they won't be able to offset the cost with casual mining.

IIRC Etherium has become 50% less profitable to mine over the past ~6 weeks, so that might be why GPU prices are slowly starting to come down

 

[dwwaino]

I think that is just logical - the increase in GPU prices is due in large part due to mining. So it follows that a sustained drop in crypto prices and/or a drop in the ability to mine crypto (which is what the upcoming switch to proof of stake in Etherium 2.0 will bring) should result in lower GPU prices as miners won't be buying them and "more normal" consumers are less likely to pay exorbitant prices because they won't be able to offset the cost with casual mining.

IIRC Etherium has become 50% less profitable to mine over the past ~6 weeks, so that might be why GPU prices are slowly starting to come down

I don't follow mining so I have no idea where it's at. A mate of mine made a tidy profit off etherium last year and moved it to block chain. No idea how he's doing now. Maybe not too well as he hasn't been bragging for a while lol.

 

[drd23]

I don't follow mining so I have no idea where it's at.

Either do I - I only know about the 50% drop from the most recent weekly news round-up by Paul's Hardware and the bit about the switch to Proof of Stake I think came from one of Tim's videos at HUB

 

[dwwaino]

Not long now until we find out everything about Windows 11.

 

[biaseddustyfan]

seems like more GPU stock lately...PCCG got a bunch of 3080's/3070's etc still in stock. price still *ed of course but I guess it's progress lol

 

[biaseddustyfan]

Not long now until we find out everything about Windows 11.

is it gonna be free upgrade aagain

 

[dwwaino]

is it gonna be free upgrade aagain

I assume so.

And just looking around and there are definitely heaps of 3080s in stock. Prices are really s**t though. sataris now's your chance if you don't mind paying $2500-$3000AUD lol. Maybe a little cheaper in Singapore?

 

[sataris]

I assume so.

And just looking around and there are definitely heaps of 3080s in stock. Prices are really sh*t though. sataris now's your chance if you don't mind paying $2500-$3000AUD lol. Maybe a little cheaper in Singapore?

hahahahahaha

Strix's here are going for $4000 with a 3-6 month waiting period.

 

[dwwaino]

hahahahahaha

Strix's here are going for $4000 with a 3-6 month waiting period.

RIP.

I just did another search. 3080s still in stock at Scorptec and PCCG, just saw a couple 3080TI in stock at PLE for the same price as some 3080 at around $2800. Strix 3080 OC is $3000 though LOL

Good sign though. Prices will fall as demand slips behind supply and then will probably hold steady as people jump on them.

 

[drd23]

Good sign though. Prices will fall as demand slips behind supply and then will probably hold steady as people jump on them.

Will suck massively for the retail stores because they've probably bought these at massive mark-ups from their distributors and could end up having to sell them at cost

 

[sataris]

Will suck massively for the retail stores because they've probably bought these at massive mark-ups from their distributors and could end up having to sell them at cost

 

[dwwaino]

Will suck massively for the retail stores because they've probably bought these at massive mark-ups from their distributors and could end up having to sell them at cost

There might be enough buyers at current prices who have just been waiting so long and don't care like those who shelled out for a 3090 when they couldn't get a 3080. But you're right, that's a real possibility.

 

[Long Live HFC]

managed to snag an aorus master 3080 for "only" $300 more than RRP.

lol, remember these times? what a ******* bargain, jesus.

i sold my trusty 1080 this week. i bought it in 2017 for $700, went on ebay for a bit over $500. ridiculous.

 

[gaskin]

The Steam Summer Sale is supposed to start in about 6 hours.

 

[dwwaino]

I miss the old flash sales and voting on what's next.

 

[biaseddustyfan]

gonna buy Mass Effect remaster and that's it. never played ME until now and don't wanna wait any longer. although it's already only $73 for me on Humble so it might not be any lower in the Steam sale lol but buying it from one or the other

looks like the Windows 11 thing is in a few hours as well

 

[dwwaino]

I had to prune my Steam wishlist as so much of it is now available through Gamepass and EA Play Pro. Games on my list I wouldn't mind finally grabbing through are Steel Division 2 and Before We Leave.

 

[Supersuns]

Decided I'm going to buy/build a racing sim chassis as I'm right back into those sort of games atm. Anyone on here got any recommendations if they have or had a set up?

 

[sataris]

Decided I'm going to buy/build a racing sim chassis as I'm right back into those sort of games atm. Anyone on here got any recommendations if they have or had a set up?

Had a G27 before the wife made me sell it.

Loved that thing.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Had a G27 before the wife made me sell it.

Loved that thing.

Have you considered selling the wife instead?

 

[dwwaino]

Neato, even some preorders on my wishlist have discounts. Might jump on a couple.

Actually a bit of a boring list now that I look at it after I pruned it lol. Might have to look at other sales on stuff.

 

[drd23]

I didn't realise Humankind was going to cost that much

 

[dav3]

Well s**t.......... Windows 11 is going to be out a lot sooner than I expected (end of the year). Usually you see leaks of beta versions for over a year before the actual release.

I guessed right on the Android integration though which should be kind of cool. It's a free upgrade for existing users too.