Why is there still a graphics card shortage?
Aug 19, 2021 · When Will Graphics Cards Be Back in Stock? Outlook, Explained By Adam Goodpasture. Aug. 19 2021, Published 1:54 p.m. ET
What stores sell graphics cards?
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When will RTX 3090 be back in stock?
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Are GPUs still out of stock?
Oct 28, 2021 · Stores are getting more strict as word is getting out that GPUs are availableAs of October 25, 2021Toggle on "In Stock Only"Use the keywords : Graphics Card / RTX / Gaming GraphicsGPUs will show ...
Why are graphics cards still out of stock?
Many different reasons come together to create the ongoing chip shortage, and the graphics card market has been significantly affected. The prices are through the roof, the availability has been pretty scarce, and the outlook for the future has been grim.Feb 21, 2022
Will graphics cards ever be available again?
Graphics cards have been in short supply for the better part of two years. This is due to the ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortage that's crippling supply chains across a great many industries. A new report indicates those looking to buy GPUs should expect better luck in late 2022.Nov 12, 2021
Why are graphics cards out of stock 2021?
The Global Chip Shortage The biggest reason for the lack of supply is an ongoing global shortage of silicon chips. Computer chips, also called semiconductors, are mostly made from an element called silicon.Jan 25, 2022
How often do stores restock GPUs?
RTX 30-series restock events tend to happen at least once or twice a month at Best Buy. The last Best Buy RTX 3080 restock occurred on March 17. Here's everything you need to know before the next restock.Mar 16, 2022
Will GPU prices drop in 2022?
Nvidia GPU Pricing Trend 2022 Prices have dropped by 10% on average, not quite as substantial as the drops we saw in February, but still solid price movement to get more cards closer to MSRP.Mar 21, 2022
How much will the RTX 3060 cost?
just $329Officially, the RTX 3060 launches today with prices starting at just $329. Realistically? You're as likely to find one at that price as you are to find an RTX 3060 Ti at $399, RTX 3070 at $499, or RTX 3080 at $699 — not entirely impossible, perhaps, but highly unlikely.Jul 7, 2021
Will graphics card prices drop 2021?
Ranging from the high-end Nvidia RTX 3090 to the humble GTX 1050, we can see that every card tracked shows a downward trend from November 2021 to late February 2022. Considering that not a single GPU is excluded from this overall trend, this is pretty conclusive in indicating that demand is falling across the board.Mar 3, 2022
Will GPU shortage ever end?
The most recent analysis by 3Dcenter.org suggests that graphics card prices are going to continue to fall through until the summer, when it's possible that we'll see the cheapest rates on the likes of the RTX 30 series and AMD Radeon RX 6000 line yet.Mar 9, 2022
Will graphics cards prices drop?
Graphics cards are cheaper now than they were in 2021, and current market trends suggest prices will continue to drop over the next few months. Hopefully, GPU prices will return to normal by the second half of 2022. It's possible prices will rise again near the end of the year, but it's hard to say for sure right now.Mar 25, 2022
How much is RTX 3080?
It's worth reiterating that the Nvidia RTX 3080 carries an MSRP of $699 and RRP of £649 respectively. That's, unfortunately, the going rate in an ideal world, though - sadly - that's just not reflective of the current market for PC gaming tech.Apr 7, 2022
Will RTX 3080 ever be in stock?
The Nvidia RTX 30-series stock disaster will probably continue into 2022, according to one of Nvidia's parts suppliers.Apr 16, 2021
Does Best Buy restock GPUs?
BestBuy *appears* to restock every 1.5 to 2.5 weeks.
Where to buy a graphics card in the US right now
Best Buy is the place to watch in the US for graphics card stock, as the official retailer of Nvidia RTX 30-series Founders Edition cards.
Where to buy a graphics card in the UK right now
You can find various graphics cards, both AMD and Nvidia, in stock at websites such as Overclockers, Scan, and Ebuyer. The problem is, they're so overpriced it's a little upsetting.
List of graphics card MSRPs
Here's a list of the manufacturer set retail prices (MSRP), or recommended retail price (RRP), for most the latest graphics cards. For the most part, these are the set prices for the stock or reference versions of these cards, if applicable, and not representative of overclocked or third-party graphics cards, which may well be priced higher.
Graphics card stock alerts
You could attempt to manually refresh every store page in the hopes of striking gold on the next restock; that's one way to go about it. Or, you could sign up to a trusty app that goes about trawling major retailers for you. It's not a bot that tries to snap up stock the wrong way, it just does the refreshing so you don't have to.
Make accounts at major retailers
It sounds silly, but the time it takes for you to enter your details at checkout can be the difference between securing a graphics card and walking away empty handed.
Pre-built PCs
It's not for everyone, but the best way to ensure you'll receive a graphics card this year, and a modern one at something close to MSRP, is to buy a prebuilt gaming PC. It's a worthy consideration if you're considering a total rebuild some point in the future, at least.
Gaming laptops
Gaming laptops haven't felt the GPU crunch quite like the component market has this past year. You'll still find 'out of stock' notices littering pages from here to Razer's HQ, but that really only hits the most popular models going—some of which may have had spotty stock even at the best of times.
Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs
Perhaps the most exciting GPU news for 2022 is Intel’s Arc Alchemist graphics cards. Intel makes a lot of GPUs, but Arc Alchemist marks the first time the company is designing a slot-in desktop GPU that’s focused on gaming.
New mobile GPUs from AMD and Nvidia
Nvidia recently launched a 12GB variant of the RTX 2060 Super, and at CES, Nvidia and AMD came with new desktop announcements. AMD brought the $199 RX 6500 XT, and Nvidia showed off the $249 RTX 3050 and RTX 3090 Ti. Nvidia also quietly launched a 12GB variant of the RTX 3080, which was absent from its CES keynote.
A roller coaster of prices
I’d normally expect GPU prices to drop as generations start to show their age. But the GPU market isn’t normal right now, and I can’t tell you where GPU prices will go. Prices dropped toward the middle of 2021, showing hopeful signs that the GPU shortage was finally slowing down. Now that we’re at the start of 2022, prices are back up again.
Increased supply
Like pricing, I don’t have a GPU crystal ball that spells out where the market is headed. However, there are signs that supply will increase throughout 2022. Nvidia recently said that it expects the GPU shortage to cap off around the middle of 2022.
New generations from AMD and Nvidia
Although we may not hear about them for months, AMD and Nvidia have next-gen graphics cards in the works. For Nvidia, it’s the RTX 40-series. A launch in fall 2022 would keep with Nvidia’s usual release cadence, and multiple leakers have pointed to a release around that time.
A focus on upscaling and image quality
Going into 2022, I expect the conversation around upscaling and image quality to heat up. In 2019, Nvidia shifted the focus to real-time ray tracing. Now that consoles and modern GPUs support ray tracing, it’s old news. In 2022, you’ll see Nvidia and AMD focus on performance.
How much does a 3080 cost?
Where to buy Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 in the U.S. Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080: from $699 at Nvidia. Nvidia offers a range of RTX 3080 models, including its own base model as well as third-party options from the likes of EVGA and MSI. But they all go fast.
Is the RTX 3080 sold out?
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 80 has also sold out at a lot of U.K. hardware retailers. And it looks like the websites for Overclockers and Scan, two major PC component retailers in Britain, are down. We'd hazard a bet that's due to fevered interest in the RTX 3080.
Is there a restock for the 3080?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080: Latest stock updates. As of July 20, there is no Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 restock available, at least at reasonable prices. But, there could be a flood of new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 cards to the likes of eBay as Chinese crypto miners offload GPUs after a crypto-crackdown.
Is the 3080 in stock?
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 remains highly difficult to find in stock, but here are the retailers to check. Despite launching way back in September 2020, finding where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has been problematic from the very moment the $699 graphics card was released.
Who is Roland Moore?
Roland Moore-Colyer is U.K. Editor at Tom’s Guide with a focus on news, features and opinion articles. He often writes about gaming, phones, laptops and other bits of hardware; he’s also got an interest in cars. When not at his desk Roland can be found wandering around London, often with a look of curiosity on his face.
