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Big Part of the AMD Radeon GPU Shortage because of lack of Components, Not Just GPU Mining

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The source was Sweclockers and they talked to Three Major Taiwanese GPU manufacturers and reported the following. Before we begin, let me state a few things, the function of supply and demand is very relative and subjective to each firm. And so far, AMD’s lack of GPUs was associated solely to the excess of GPU Miners (Litecoin miners mostly) buying out all the mid – high end Radeons. However it has come to light that Major GPU manufacturers claim that they just don’t have enough ‘components’ to build more GPUs regardless of the demand.
Simply put, its not that they are producing on a maximum capacity and Litecoin miners are buying them all out. Their actual production is crippled because of lack of ASICs and other components. One argues that AMD failed to allocate sufficient volumes of semiconductors from TSMC, while others state that getting hold of critical components such as GDDR5 memory is becoming increasingly difficult. One even suggested that retailers are cautious while placing orders because of the volatile but apparently decreasing nature of the PC Market (He couldn’t be more wrong, but that is a debate for another time). He went on further to say that AMD also prioritizes other Markets over Europe, which I must admit is a very odd thing to say. It is also worth noting here that many markets that have a higher Electricity Tariff have not been affected by Radeon Price Inflation because it is unfeasible to mine there. Maybe this is what he meant when he said that AMD favors specific markets over Eu.
So this both good and bad news for AMD Gamers. Litecoin mining is bad enough for the casual gamer who just wants to play on his Radeon Rig, but add lack of raw materials to the assembly line and you have yourself quite a big problem. Already there have been instances of prices being as high as 200$ above MSRP and there doesn’t seem to be a relief in sight. But it appears that if AMD could somehow solve the lack of “raw materials” issue, Radeons would be available at reasonable prices once again.
Update: VisionTek has just confirmed the same problem of component shortage as well.


Read more: http://wccftech.com/amd-radeon-r9-series-short-supply-due-lack-skus-extreme-demand/#ixzz2skJZr0B0
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Price hikes?
 
Wccfetch said:
Big Part of the AMD Radeon GPU Shortage because of lack of Components, Not Just GPU Mining
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One argues that AMD failed to allocate sufficient volumes of semiconductors from TSMC
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I'm sure this has nothing to do with Asic shortages at all.


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http://www.brightsideofnews.com/new...are-causing-shortages-of-amd-radeon-gpus.aspx
 
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Something tells me AMD did not expect the Mining explosion, they didn't take it into account when placing an order contract with TSMC.

Lets hope they can renegotiate that contract.
 
Two in the same, no doubt that the slowdown in production is lack of components. The root cause is miners :0

Guess sweclockers and wcc are now on the list of unmentionables...that list is huge!!
 
Well done AMD, it's a win win scenario.

Profits stay at their maximum, market analyst's doing their job correctly by not flooding the market leaving unsold gpu's should mining tail off, fantastic business, increasing market share is a positive direction and might get some miners into PC gaming too.
 
tommybhoy said:
Well done AMD, it's a win win scenario.

Profits stay at their maximum, market analyst's doing their job correctly by not flooding the market leaving unsold gpu's should mining tail off, fantastic business, increasing market share is a positive direction and might get some miners into PC gaming too.
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Its a win for a lot of people.

AMD win because they shift loads of GPU's and raise market share
Distributors / Retailers win because they also shift loads of GPU's, PSU's etc etc.
Consumers win because they get cheap upgrades as your GPU can pay for its self or even make profit
Consumers will later win again when lots of 2nd hand GPU's flood the market, will be a lot of power to be had for not a lot of money
Bitcoin / Other script coin wins because of increased media coverage

Only Nvidia users that lose out really.
 
tommybhoy said:
@Puppetmaster,

Wouldn't want an ex miner, no chance as it's been tanked 24/7.:)



They haven't increased in the UK, release day pricing, 290X(reference) £439.99-£499.99

Custom cooled 290X £439.99-£499.99.

If anything they are cheaper than launch when you factor in custom cooled cards are historically more expensive.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18551534

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yes your right 290/290x prices are pretty good.

Next week then :)
 
tommybhoy said:
@Puppetmaster,

Wouldn't want an ex miner, no chance as it's been tanked 24/7.:)
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Some people might RMA cards if they have dodgy fans and then sell the cards when they get them back. Might be a replacement rather than a repair. If its got warranty then its less of an issue. I do see your point but there will be people that buy them regardless.
 
Puppetmaster said:
Some people might RMA cards if they have dodgy fans and then sell the cards when they get them back. Might be a replacement rather than a repair. If its got warranty then its less of an issue. I do see your point but there will be people that buy them regardless.
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I can see both sides and agree with both of you. At long as the card works fine, i don't see the problem. Would i prefer to buy a second hand card that's never been mined or seen heavy usage? Of course but i guess thats the risk you take when you go second hand. I've yet to ever buy or use a second hand/B grade gpu.
 
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