AMD reduce prices before launch

[gpuerrilla]

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/amd-confirms-radeon-5700-series-price-cuts-two-days-before-launch/

Just caught this, couldnt see any updates here. If already posted please delete.

Strange behaviour from AMD, but at least consumers benefit from the intensing price competition.


The new pricing:

• Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Edition—$449 (down from $499)
• Radeon RX 5700 XT—$399 (down from $449)
• Radeon RX 5700—$349 (down from $379)
  

Waiting to see UK adjustment.

 

[gpuerrilla]

I don't think it's strange behaviour.
The supers forced them to do it.

Shows a margin the brands are making off the bat. If they can drop $50 at whim then its a step in the right direction toward where the prices need to be in the first place.

 

[gpuerrilla]

I'm happy for the war to continue, slashing prices is welcome after have so many iterations of prices only going up.

A quality card that has all the modern features/gimmicks with a little headroom for under £300 is where the sweet spot needs to be. By all means offer a high end and price it accordingly.

 

[gpuerrilla]

I reckon they got wind of the super not that it was unpredictable, and had the counter in place.

 

[gpuerrilla]

They wont be making much but having the consoles sewn up might be giving them time to brew something ahead.

 

[gpuerrilla]

Just dont mention the miners...