Yes with the GPU inflation, prior to that and looking at all the other components it's actually very affordable for a nice 1080p set up. When I think back to the late 90's early 2000's it was just expensive across the board.
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When the Gpu's prices will go down ?
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FWIW, I've recently retired. Prior to that, all my PC gear went "through the company", so I didn't really think much about cost. Now, however, I've really begun to question whether PC gaming is worth it. FM8, Diablo 4 and Starfield (plus dozens more) will probably all look and play OK on an XBOX Series X, so if RTX4000 series are bonkers price, I know which way I'll be going. The Series X can be picked up on The Bay for ~£300. That makes you think hard once you are retired, I can tell you.
Agreed, I think about it carefully in a household with two people working and no children. Lots of other demands on the money, fun things like decorating!FWIW, I've recently retired. Prior to that, all my PC gear went "through the company", so I didn't really think much about cost. Now, however, I've really begun to question whether PC gaming is worth it. FM8, Diablo 4 and Starfield (plus dozens more) will probably all look and play OK on an XBOX Series X, so if RTX4000 series are bonkers price, I know which way I'll be going. The Series X can be picked up on The Bay for ~£300. That makes you think hard once you are retired, I can tell you.
Yep. Why waste a Saturday morning gaming when you can spend it in B&Q
Lol I thought you said a BBQ and was just about to agreeYep. Why waste a Saturday morning gaming when you can spend it in B&Q
ETH mining is now unprofitable
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Look for a dump of RTX3000 GPUs
Ethereum mining no longer profitable for many miners as energy prices and ETH dip cause perfect storm
Ever increasing energy prices along with a dramatic decline in the price of Ethereum has made GPU mining unprofitable for many miners
cryptoslate.com
Look for a dump of RTX3000 GPUs
Perhaps I'm being unnecessarily cautious but as much as I want a 3xxx card I'm not sure I'd want one that's been flogged to death in someones mining rig.ETH mining is now unprofitable
Ethereum mining no longer profitable for many miners as energy prices and ETH dip cause perfect storm
Ever increasing energy prices along with a dramatic decline in the price of Ethereum has made GPU mining unprofitable for many miners
Look for a dump of RTX3000 GPUs
I'm just hoping the mining offloaders saturate the market enough that the overall price comes down.
ETH mining is now unprofitable
Ethereum mining no longer profitable for many miners as energy prices and ETH dip cause perfect storm
Ever increasing energy prices along with a dramatic decline in the price of Ethereum has made GPU mining unprofitable for many miners
Look for a dump of RTX3000 GPUs
There are some crazy prices on ebay £20,000 for an eight card (3080) rig, needs a bit more time to sink in.
Saw a guy in Truro selling a load of cards, cash on collection only. Not going to be many takers driving down there, take a few quid in fuel!
As a gamer if I was going to buy a Nvidia 3000 series from ebay I would look for a LHR version 2 as they are newer than the non-LHR and less likely to have been mined on
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My back yard that! Not interested, mind.
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It depends, ideally you want to the card in action before buying and check the ball bearings in the fans haven't worn out. Other then the fans the rest of the card should be fine, bear in mind a minier would likely have undervolted the card to save on electricity whereas a typical gamer owned card may have been owned by someone who has overclocked it to a inch of it's life and never cleaned it until it's come up for resale.
To be fair he was quite up front about them being mining cards but still a lot of cash for a used card with no warranty.
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Yeah, I'd rather spend money with a reputable retailer - May well be fine, but I'm not spending that much money on a risk.
When you have zero morals running mining farms, doubt many of them paid the leccie bills either.
Amen to that!
Lucky to have a 3070. Wouldn't touch a mined card with a barge pole.
Just picked myself up a PNY 3070 for £389
Obviously can't mention the company but comes 'Refurbished Pristine' with a 12 month warranty.
Used PP Credit so hopefully have a modicum of cover should things go belly up although they seem reputable.
Obviously can't mention the company but comes 'Refurbished Pristine' with a 12 month warranty.
Used PP Credit so hopefully have a modicum of cover should things go belly up although they seem reputable.