Anyone just given up on looking for a new GPU?

JediFragger · 27 May 2021 at 12:25

NickTheBiz said:
Oh I'm not, but I've already paid 700 quid for a 3060 this week, so getting that money back would be great!

Seen plenty of complete systems that include the 3060 for 1k lately...

NickTheBiz · 27 May 2021 at 12:30

JediFragger said:
Seen plenty of complete systems that include the 3060 for 1k lately...

Yeah, I know. I couldn't justify another 300 quid on the proviso that I'd "likely" be able to resell.

JediFragger · 27 May 2021 at 12:33

NickTheBiz said:
Yeah, I know. I couldn't justify another 300 quid on the proviso that I'd "likely" be able to resell.

Furry muff man! Think a couple were 5600x systems so pretty upto date.

Andythe Random · 27 May 2021 at 15:15

Gerard said:
They can still cancel if they find your ip or address to match or be similar to an existing order. Keep your fingers crossed til it's dispatched.

Now despatched!

Gerard · 27 May 2021 at 15:21

Andythe Random said:
Now despatched!

Good news

Gerard · 27 May 2021 at 23:21

LtMatt · 28 May 2021 at 07:22

Gerard said:

This is the kind of GPU you should be using on a daily basis Gerard.

The Old School Gamer · 28 May 2021 at 08:18

Took a call yesterday from a guy who asked if we could upgrade his PC for him with some parts he purchased online.
Not thinking too much about it I said sure... our hourly rate is such and such and put the phone down.

Anyway an hour later he turns up with his old PC and all the new parts lol.

i9, 128Gb of TridentZ, Maximus mobo, 1300w PSU and a 3090. :eek:

Needless to say I was like... er yeah no problem I'll get right on it. :cool:

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Troezar · 28 May 2021 at 08:23

The Old School Gamer said:
Took a call yesterday from a guy who asked if we could upgrade his PC for him with some parts he purchased online.
Not thinking too much about it I said sure... our hourly rate is such and such and put the phone down.

Anyway an hour later he turns up with his old PC and all the new parts lol.

i9, 128Gb of TridentZ, Maximus mobo, 1300w PSU and a 3090.

Needless to say I was like... er yeah no problem I'll get right on it.

Looking at where you are from it doesn't surprise me, nice to have that much cash, shame about the i9

chrcoluk · 28 May 2021 at 10:09

Been Guernsey a few times its a lovely place.

Troezar · 28 May 2021 at 10:36

chrcoluk said:
Been Guernsey a few times its a lovely place.

Yes the Channel Islands are on my list to visit, long list though!

Gerard · 28 May 2021 at 13:05

LtMatt said:
This is the kind of GPU you should be using on a daily basis Gerard.

anderton46 · 28 May 2021 at 13:15

The Old School Gamer said:
Took a call yesterday from a guy who asked if we could upgrade his PC for him with some parts he purchased online.
Not thinking too much about it I said sure... our hourly rate is such and such and put the phone down.

Anyway an hour later he turns up with his old PC and all the new parts lol.

i9, 128Gb of TridentZ, Maximus mobo, 1300w PSU and a 3090.

Needless to say I was like... er yeah no problem I'll get right on it.

Isn't a 1300W PSU massive overkill?

nlel1975 · 28 May 2021 at 13:25

I’m from Jersey as it happens. I guess with the rest of the top end parts he has bought he might as well go for a top end PSU. My PSU is budget to suit the rest of my system.

speeduk · 28 May 2021 at 13:33

So in the past 2 weeks I secured a 3090FE at msrp and could have even got another (was in stock for 10 minutes). Also lots of 3070s and 3060s are about for reasonable price. No excuse now.

Troezar · 28 May 2021 at 13:40

speeduk said:
So in the past 2 weeks I secured a 3090FE at msrp and could have even got another (was in stock for 10 minutes). Also lots of 3070s and 3060s are about for reasonable price. No excuse now.

I get the feeling we have different ideas on what reasonable is. To me a 3060 is a £300 card, £3070 £450, 3080 £650 and £3090 £850. Reality is the prices are way above that. Not a complaint but just a lot higher than I would call "reasonable"

speeduk · 28 May 2021 at 13:46

Troezar said:
I get the feeling we have different ideas on what reasonable is. To me a 3060 is a £300 card, £3070 £450, 3080 £650 and £3090 £850. Reality is the prices are way above that. Not a complaint but just a lot higher than I would call "reasonable"

Reasonable for the moment. One has to be realistic about things. It is a big improvement. Anything that is £400-£1000 cheaper than certain retailers and auction sites want is reasonable I think. We have a loooonng time to wait until we get 2019 pricing structure back.

RavenXXX2 · 28 May 2021 at 13:55

mining is on the down, only reason cards are in stock, prices will continue to drop as supply increases.

Gigapig · 28 May 2021 at 22:08

speeduk said:
Reasonable for the moment. One has to be realistic about things. It is a big improvement. Anything that is £400-£1000 cheaper than certain retailers and auction sites want is reasonable I think. We have a loooonng time to wait until we get 2019 pricing structure back.

Yep your view on reasonable is very different to mine and my wife's is different again.

I suppose if your completely new to PC gaming then the prices might be fine. However I've been around a very long time and prefer not to chuck my hard earned away.

handyandy24 · 29 May 2021 at 05:45

speeduk said:
So in the past 2 weeks I secured a 3090FE at msrp and could have even got another (was in stock for 10 minutes). Also lots of 3070s and 3060s are about for reasonable price. No excuse now.

You got one from a 3090 fe drop? And there was stock for 10 minutes. The second part is surprising. But ye agree with others no excuse if your happy to pay 600 quid for a 3060. Not everyone can hang about and react to alerts within 30 seconds.
Saying that, most ppl have an old gpu that gets them by...so no biggie