Question regarding GPU prices

Darkburai · April 12, 2021

Hello,

I’ve luckily been able to purchase a new PC (well, my first ever PC, as I only used laptops previously), and I currently have a Samsung Odyssey G7 monitor (240 HZ) and I would like to take advantage of it.

anywho, after studying the prices in my local market, the price difference between the 3080 and 3090 is not that high surprisingly, due to the massive demand for the 3080..

but I was wondering if it is projected that the GPU prices are going to drop? Or if they are going to increase? (I would very much like to not regret my decision).

P.S I know that it isn’t possible to tell the future, just trying to get some advice.

Thanks!

Haraikomono · April 12, 2021

I'd be patient, once the threshold is reached and mining isnt profitable anymore, then you want to grab whatever you can

tishous · April 12, 2021

No one can say for sure, but it's likely not for half a year or more until prices are back to normal. I doubt prices will increase much more at this point, they're already double or more in some cases, so any more and the demand will just shrink, or maybe not because some people are desperate enough to spend $2k+ on a GPU originally priced $700.

Though if you can wait a bit longer, prices are likely going to start decreasing in the next few months, and you may save a nice chunk of money.

Zomeguy · April 12, 2021

1 hour ago, tishous said:

No one can say for sure, but it's likely not for half a year or more until prices are back to normal. I doubt prices will increase much more at this point, they're already double or more in some cases, so any more and the demand will just shrink, or maybe not because some people are desperate enough to spend $2k+ on a GPU originally priced $700.

Though if you can wait a bit longer, prices are likely going to start decreasing in the next few months, and you may save a nice chunk of money.

You're more optimistic than I am. With COVID and other issues causing production problems I'm thinking end of year or early next year before thing get sort of back to normal. I hope I'm wrong (in the good way not the even worse way).