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Are GPU prices normalizing?

When will graphics card prices return to normal? Probably in a few months. According to recent statements by both AMD and Nvidia, both companies expect there to be significant shortages throughout Q1 of 2021, which means we could be seeing issues all the way until April or few months more.

Will 30-series prices go down?

That’s according to a recent report from 3DCenter.org, which states that the Nvidia RTX 30-series graphics cards prices are reportedly dropping faster than AMD’s RX 6000 series GPUs. Since Nvidia’s latest-gen GPUs first hit the market, the prices quickly jumped, reaching its peak in May 2021.

Why are GPUs so expensive?

Law of supply and demand. Generally,when a demand is higher than supply,prices go up.

The Global Silicon Chip Shortage. A primary component to make a graphics card is a silicon chip.

More and more cryptocurrency miners. The increase in people mining for bitcoin has greatly affected the demand in supply of these GPUs.

Market Scalper.

What is the best GPU?

The best external GPUs at a glance

Razer Core X. The Razer Core X is the best external GPU on the market.

Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box. If you’re looking for a slightly cheaper enclosure,the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box is for you.

Aorus RTX 3080 Gaming Box.

Mantiz MZ-03 Saturn Pro II.

Cooler Master MasterCase EG200.

When will GPU prices go down?

Based on what we’ve seen so far in 2021, GPU prices may continue to slowly fall over the next few months, but there’s still the question if pricing will ever return to MSRP levels and if that’s even achievable until component shortages and ridiculous logistics costs settle down.

Is the GPU shortage over?

The GPU shortage isn’t over, but it’s in a much better spot. With tools like EVGA’s queue system, Newegg Shuffle, and in-store restocks at Micro Center, it’s possible to find a new