Anyone just given up on looking for a new GPU?

orbitalwalsh · 21 Apr 2021 at 19:56

It's okay, with SSD/HDD mining coming up with low supplies in China with DX12 direct storage

https://www.overclock3d.net/news/so...age_api_will_nvme_storage_a_must_for_gamers/1

Bound to see orders of 4.0 drives increase along with their supply and cost increase :/

The Voice · 21 Apr 2021 at 20:13

Rusky said:
That was a really interesting watch, thanks. The useful take for me is that the two fan cards are unlikely to be available anyway (for my daughter's m-ATX build) so I'm best off looking out for the 6700 XT for my machine and it won't be far off the performance of the 3070 I was looking for.

Yeah the 6700 XT was an easy sell in the end. All the reviews pitting the 3070 against it say the nVidia card is much better value - but that's at MSRP. We're all being forced to pay double or triple that at the moment, and the 6700 XT is a lot cheaper as it comes in at £200+ less than the 3070. It's even cheaper (with more availability) than the 3060ti which it beats on paper.

Edit: forgot to add - the 6700 XT is probably readily available (!) because it's rubbish for mining (about 25% slower than the 5700 XT), which is only good news for gamers.

The Voice · 21 Apr 2021 at 20:14

Temp.sgk said:
Feels like everything has been so quiet lately. Is the GPU situation in the UK really that bad compared to USA and the EU? What's going on.

We just have better scalpers it seems.

random_matt · 21 Apr 2021 at 20:30

GAC said:
Oo damn thats nuts. over 2 and a half times over rrp.

EVGA and ASUS have a cult following, the name sells.

GAC · 21 Apr 2021 at 22:12

random_matt said:
EVGA and ASUS have a cult following, the name sells.

il be honest when it comes to motherboards il buy asus, but for a gpu id buy whats best value/perf. especially with how close to the margins they will be sailing now when it comes to quality control testing and certifying as a good card.

Lee Cramman · 21 Apr 2021 at 23:33

Just seen a high Street retailer with 6900 XT in stock.

A snip at £1500. Sheesh...

VIPER258 · 22 Apr 2021 at 12:31

Lee Cramman said:
Just seen a high Street retailer with 6900 XT in stock.

A snip at £1500. Sheesh...

Seen one priced at £1800 mate, mad times indeed. I need to find me a new hobby at this rate.

BUDFORCE · 22 Apr 2021 at 12:40

I got into RC cars.

Get out in the sun, spend time out with the kids.

Its geeky but not anymore than gaming, Mrs prefers it because I get the kids out of the house.

I'm starting less and less to give a **** about the GPU situation and gaming in general now.

Ryan0655 · 22 Apr 2021 at 12:43

Seems to be quite a few 6700XTs around the various retailers this morning. Also seen a few 6900XTs but why anyone would pay £1000 over the price of a 6700 I don't know. Some 2060 Supers on this site too.

andybird123 · 22 Apr 2021 at 13:01

random_matt said:
Swear they stopped selling them, but fair enough.

I got my FE last week, they are definitely still doing them

Trick · 22 Apr 2021 at 13:02

I was looking to buy a 3080 back in Jan / early feb but realised pc stuff is meant to be fun, and it wasn’t fun wasting hours on discord servers waiting for a mythical ‘drop’, so I gave up and decided I’m actually well-served by my vega64. Haven’t thought about a new gpu since then and have been happier ever since. The scalpers and gpu companies can jog on.

silversurfer · 22 Apr 2021 at 14:10

I would suggest playing the top rated games you've never heard about - Top Rated Games on Steam · SteamDB
Or go console, even if you get bored of it and sell later in the year it will still be cheaper then buying into frothy prices. I want to play GT7 for PS5 and so do a lot of people, its not till next year which means ongoing mainstream demand is likely where as crypto cycles on a 4 year basis
2077 was released too early, in a couple years they'll perfect it probably so no rush, etc.

4k4uNuNu · 22 Apr 2021 at 14:14

BUDFORCE said:
I'm starting less and less to give a **** about the GPU situation and gaming in general now.

This is fine in the short term but in the long term this could have damaging effects on pc gaming. Already, it's very often an afterthought to the big games companies and has been for some time (I wonder if Rockstar will ever release the first Red Dead Redemption on PC).

At least Nvidia are realising that despite big profits right now, the current situation is damaging long term and is doing something about it.

The shortages and prices are beyond meme material now, they are frankly unacceptable.

nthlord · 22 Apr 2021 at 15:20

4k4uNuNu said:
I wonder if Rockstar will ever release the first Red Dead Redemption on PC

RDR's console code is supposed to be near impossible to port over to the PC platform.

Emulated RDR is just about playable on PC if you brute force it with an OC high end CPU.

Five.Stars · 22 Apr 2021 at 15:24

I'm pretty much declaring myself retired from pc gaming. Scunnered with the whole thing. I still have reasonably serviceable gtx 1080 in my rig, but having upgraded everything else in anticipation of the 30 series, I'm just constantly frustrated at the market at present.

Have read this might be the case until 2023, so my pc is now a glorified Web browser and any gaming I do will be on ps5.

Pc gaming is not quite dead to me, but it's on life support.

silversurfer · 22 Apr 2021 at 15:56

1080 web browser lol. 1080 will be just fine for years like the 8800gtx was great forever seemed like, vega also nothing wrong with it and will gain when/if vulkan proceeds. 4k res and RT is something else but I think the 2nd generation of any new feature is often a better take vs price, heat, etc

VIPER258 · 22 Apr 2021 at 16:37

BUDFORCE said:
I got into RC cars.

Get out in the sun, spend time out with the kids.

Its geeky but not anymore than gaming, Mrs prefers it because I get the kids out of the house.

I'm starting less and less to give a **** about the GPU situation and gaming in general now.

I was into RC cars about 20 years ago, they could be quite pricey from what I remember, good fun though. I ran electric, always wanted to try those petrol ones but didn't have the nerve in case it blew up

I think its time for another build in DOS 2, should keep me quiet and I need something I can do with one hand... as I will have a a 2 month old in the other. I should really consider a PS5, I would love a crack at the Demons Souls remake.

BUDFORCE · 22 Apr 2021 at 16:41

silk300 said:
I was into RC cars about 20 years ago, they could be quite pricey from what I remember, good fun though. I ran electric, always wanted to try those petrol ones but didn't have the nerve in case it blew up
/QUOTE]

Its done a 180 now the electric ones are better then petrol.

chrcoluk · 22 Apr 2021 at 17:25

GAC said:
is funny how they wont name the aib's who are putting the prices up, even though we know its all of them anyways.

I am amazed HUB even have admitted its the AIBs taking the mickey, I dont think we will see them go as far as naming any unless they plan to quit the GPU review market.

dazzlaa · 22 Apr 2021 at 18:50

silversurfer said:
1080 web browser lol. 1080 will be just fine for years like the 8800gtx was great forever seemed like, vega also nothing wrong with it and will gain when/if vulkan proceeds. 4k res and RT is something else but I think the 2nd generation of any new feature is often a better take vs price, heat, etc

i game with a few guys who still rock the 1080. One thing that they always say is that they’re in no rush to upgrade and won’t be paying scalper prices. That card is still hella capable at 1440p