How to Get Graphics Card for Retail

Why is there a Graphics Card Shortage?

While the global chip shortage is one of the main reasons for the acute scarcity in the availability of graphics cards , it was compounded by cryptominers buying up GPUs in bulk as cryptocurrency prices kept soaring throughout the past year.

What is a Good Graphics Card for Work?

The best graphics card for professionals
For those in need of the very best performance, the GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio, makes the existing RTX 3090 card even more powerful.

How Much is a 3080 Retail?

It's worth reiterating that the Nvidia RTX 3080 carries an MSRP of $699 and RRP of £649 respectively.

Why are Graphics Card Prices so High Right Now?

Put simply, its because demand is massively outstripping supply at the moment. The global pandemic, chip shortages, and the continued popularity of using GPUs for cryptocurrency farming are generally agreed by experts as the main compounding issues right now. While there are a lot of disagreements in regards to these factors, it seems likely that cryptocurrency is the main culprit. For example, last year published a report that found a strong correlation between the rise of secondhand GPU prices and the value of Ethereum the most popular cryptocurrency for GPU mining. Interestingly, they also compared these values to CPU prices, which were seemingly unaffected by the rise of Ethereum, suggesting increasing demand from gamers isnt to blame overall. That said, no one can deny that the popularity of PC gaming hasnt boomed over the past few years. For context, Steam, the worlds biggest online PC gaming platform saw a 20% increase in the number of titles purchased... More

When will Graphics Card Prices Return to Normal?

The short answer, we dont know . Its extremely hard to predict with any certainty when things will change. Plus, we dont want to feed into any false hope for our readers. That said, there have been reports recently to suggest that the graphics card price market is at least stabilizing, if not outright improving. TechSpot, a site that runs monthly GPU price reports, has recently stated that a small piece of good news in an otherwise uncertain landscape. Another morsel of good news is that the Ethereum Foundation has recently reminded its users that its is still coming. For gamers out there who dont know cryptolingo, that basically means that GPU mining will no longer be profitable for the most heavily mined cryptocurrency. Dont worry, it confuses us too just know that at some unconfirmed point in the nottodistant future gamers wont have to compete with Ethereum miners for graphics cards. So, fingers crossed... More

How Often does Best Buy Restock Graphics Cards 2021?

BestBuy *appears* to restock every 1.5 to 2.5 weeks.

Why are Graphics Cards out of Stock 2021?

These two companies make up nearly all dedicated GPUs found in desktop computers and laptops. Nvidia is the leader of the pack with its GeForce GTX series, while AMD creates the Radeon RX series. The biggest reason for the lack of supply is an ongoing global shortage of silicon chips.

Will GPU Prices Drop in 2021?

Theres a solid trend of GPU price declines and crypto mining profitability is at a low level compared to most of 2021.

How do you Get a 2021 GPU?

The only way to really get a new graphics card at a fair price in 2021 is to buy it as part of a new gaming PC . If you were already considering paying over the odds for a GPU, consider buying a custom gaming PC from Chillblast instead. You can always sell your old parts to make up some of the cost that way.