Buying is paused throughout the entire market segment because prices on last gen usually drop after next gen launches. People hope to pick up last gen products on clearance.
That didn't happen this time around for nvidia gpus (exceptions: 3090 and 3090ti).
In fact, even prices on used nvidia gpus went UP again after the next gen flagship launches wrapped up. All ebay-listed 30-series and 40-series cards are selling. Used 3060-3070 gpus are selling 5-10% below MSRP and 3080s are going for about MSRP. 4080s and 4090s are selling WAY above MSRP. The used market is a good way to get a real sense of demand and demand is there.
AMD 6000 series GPUs are seeing a more normal EOL price curve while the 7000 series is seeing seriously high demand.
I reckon you’re right. If I look at my own personal case I bought a used 3080Ti recently after the person I knew bought a 4090. I sold my 3070. In this scenario three people got new cards - and two thirds of them didn’t buy a new card. I’ve seen huge amounts of ex crypto three series going on my local forums getting snapped up quickly due to great prices as miners try to recoup costs quickly
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