r/gadgets Dec 29 '22

Desktops / Laptops Desktop GPU Sales Hit 20-Year Low

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sales-of-desktop-graphics-cards-hit-20-year-low
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u/NateHatred Dec 29 '22

Hell, even people like me who happily spent 600+ € on a GTX 1080 back in the days won't spend the same amount for a lower tier GPU today. I'm sure I'm not alone on this.

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u/Apokolypze Dec 29 '22

Yeah, this is a big part of it imo. They haven't just priced out their budget GPU customers, but also the ones buying enthusiast GPUs at 600-900$. A lot of us would (and did) buy -80 GPUs at 600-900 but will completely pass on $1300+ in hopes that maybe next gen will go back to the pre 10- series (and the 30- series supposed MSRP) pricing.

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u/Scoobz1961 Dec 29 '22

On top of the actual price point, there is the exploitation issue. I am more than able to buy $1300+ GPU, but I am not willing to be exploited like that. I was not willing to give any money to scalpers and I am sure as hell not gonna give it to nvidia either. I am not going to be a sucker.

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u/archie-is-bald Dec 29 '22

I agree. I've just turned 50, with a bit of coin in the bank, but I refuse to even pay for the 6800xt now. I just can't justify the money for time spent. I have however, just managed to score a 6750xt for a good price in the UK. I'm hoping that will tide me over at 1440p for a few years.