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[Mengy]

Gaming, especially PC's, will become extremely expensive.

Probably true.

My trusty 3060Ti will have to make do for a long time I guess. Or I need to go shopping now before things get too crazy...

 

[Skifi28]

Gamers can't stop winning. I open GAF everyday hoping to read even more positive hardware news than yesterday.

 

[Xaeroxcore666]

Get ready for remote computing where all you have are a keyboard, mouse, monitor and network connection. The rest is done elsewhere.

"You will own nothing and will be "happy" about it"...

I was considering waiting for a price drop for 5060 Ti 16GB, but ended up picking a 9060 XT 16GB with black friday deals

No regrets

Did something similar.

Just hope Redstone can make frame generation decent on AMD cards...

 

[nullpoynter]

Crazy. I know I want upgrade in the near future and was wanting to see what Nvidia's next lineup will be. If the rumor is true, pricing is going to be ridiculous.

I ordered the RX 9070 XT powercolor hellhound because it was $629. Thats too good of a deal to pass up. Haven't been with Radeon since my first build (I think it was the Radeon 9600 XT...man what a coincidence there in terms of naming convention).

Same. I just got my PowerColor 9070 XT Hellhound from Amazon last week to replace my RTX 3080. Hoping this along with my AM4 5900x system lasts until memory is affordable again, and I can upgrade to AM5 or AM6.

 

[EN250]

So rich, you ain't even have enough time to make more money

 

[CobraAB]

NVidia is one of the last ones that should cry about high RAM prices…

 

[Bojji]

PS5 Pro owners:

Same can be said about current GPU owners.

I'm fine with PS5 Pro and 4070Ti Super

 

[JohnnyFootball]

When the AI market bubble collapses...and it will...they will come begging back to gamers.

At some point the shareholders are going to start wondering where all this investment pay off is going to come.

 

[ByWatterson]

Same can be said about current GPU owners.

I'm fine with PS5 Pro and 4070Ti Super

 

[simpatico]

Do American gamers realize if we take our foot off the AI pedal for even a moment we end up under a Chinese boot for a century? Hell even with AI going great there's still a chance of that just because of Western efforts to deindustrialize their own countries. Bowing out of AI just assures this and speeds it up greatly.

Seeing the usual suspects trashing Larian on twitter today is just like watching at a special needs basketball tournament. Funny for all the wrong reasons.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

I bought an RTX 2070 Super in 2019 and will not upgrade anytime soon. It's simply not worth it.

Consumers should vote with their wallet.

The big AI fever dream of NVIDIA, M$ and others is a hoax.

A 9070Xt is a very worthy upgrade. Its still around for MSRP and even under if you are near a Microcenter.

 

[FalconPunch]

I Should have got a 5090, I could have recouped most of the money a few years down the line.

That's why I got one. I saw a MLID saying that 5090s would disappear in the new year and stock would be super limited. I figured I'd get one because prior to the release of the 5090, used 4090s were selling above msrp.

 

[Sanepar]

Everything will double price next gen pcs, zen6 cpus will cost double, rdna5 gpus will cost double, x900 chipset motherboard will cost double. Everything using the excuse of AI. A decent PC for 60 FPS for next 5 years will be $5000 If not enough to take costumers to cloud, then $ 10000 next series.

 

[Donald mac Ronald]

So glad I got a banger of a deal this BF with my TI.
I can't see me upgrading my pc for a long time now. Even changing to a new AMD socket is out of the question I have 32gb ddr4 ram.

 

[lachesis]

Hobby PC builders/gamers like many of us are the biggest cannon fodder in this tech industry.
Small twitch in tech, certain PC part price goes up through the roof - and once that settles down, another goes poof.
And a lot of times when the price goes up - it stays up as a new normal!

Also with all this AI stuff going all around - I guess my next gaming PC, I may jump onto Linux if Windows 11/12 doesn't clean up its act, which I have high doubt too.

Sticking with my 4080 Super and 4070 Super till at least 2027-28, it seems. I got ample amount of DDR5 for my PC's - so I'm set for a while.... that I'd rather upgrade my displays till then...

While not optimistic, crossing my fingers that game devs would focus more on optimizing their games - that there's something beautiful to squeeze out the best of limited hardware with smart innovations... like console games of yore.

 

[dorkimoe]

already impossible to buy...this is going to raise them to about 5k a piece

 

[Sanepar]

Hobby PC builders/gamers like many of us are the biggest cannon fodder in this tech industry.
Small twitch in tech, certain PC part price goes up through the roof - and once that settles down, another goes poof.
And a lot of times when the price goes up - it stays up as a new normal!

Also with all this AI stuff going all around - I guess my next gaming PC, I may jump onto Linux if Windows 11/12 doesn't clean up its act, which I have high doubt too.

Sticking with my 4080 Super and 4070 Super till at least 2027-28, it seems. I got ample amount of DDR5 for my PC's - so I'm set for a while.... that I'd rather upgrade my displays till then...

While not optimistic, crossing my fingers that game devs would focus more on optimizing their games - that there's something beautiful to squeeze out the best of limited hardware with smart innovations... like console games of yore.

Problems is part not failing, 2028 would mean 6 years for my 4080, even undervolted really hard to believe will still be alive.

 

[TheUsual]

Same. I just got my PowerColor 9070 XT Hellhound from Amazon last week to replace my RTX 3080. Hoping this along with my AM4 5900x system lasts until memory is affordable again, and I can upgrade to AM5 or AM6.

3070ti user here. It's been great overall but ready for an upgrade this coming year (hopefully). With ram prices being what they are, I probably will stay with the AM4 platform for now. I have an unopened AM4 board and I could just move my 5800x3d to that and reuse my existing 32gigs of ram.

 

[lachesis]

Problems is part not failing, 2028 would mean 6 years for my 4080, even undervolted really hard to believe will still be alive.

Honestly I've never had issue with GPUs failing. Only time a GPU failed, it was a GTX 660Ti - and it was a defect from a get go (which I found out during Furmark test) - and EVGA promptly replaced mine with a new one. Other than that, I also had broken HDMI pins due to my own error for my old GTX 970. (And that one still runs fine too)

But if you are really worried about parts breaking, maybe get a 5080 at MSRP, if you are in U.S.? I saw $999 Zotac 5080 one at the Microcenter, which I was tempted to get one, but I am in more need for a display upgrade to boot.

 

[Zathalus]

I'm not sure what exactly you're remembering but no.



The 5090s were very poorly stocked at launch. They're not that much better now even if they are more easily found than launch.

You should have highlighted the section before that.

They were not? Nvidia stock hasn't been a problem since the launch period passed. Even the 5090 was around MSRP and available everywhere for a good few months. Before this month Nvidia GPUs were available everywhere and at below MSRP prices occasionally. Most of them still are. This was actually a pretty good year for GPUs being sold.

After the launch frenzy died down back in spring, Nvidia GPUs were easy to get. Even the 5090.

 

[Sanepar]

Honestly I've never had issue with GPUs failing. Only time a GPU failed, it was a GTX 660Ti - and it was a defect from a get go (which I found out during Furmark test) - and EVGA promptly replaced mine with a new one. Other than that, I also had broken HDMI pins due to my own error for my old GTX 970. (And that one still runs fine too)

But if you are really worried about parts breaking, maybe get a 5080 at MSRP, if you are in U.S.? I saw $999 Zotac 5080 one at the Microcenter, which I was tempted to get one, but I am in more need for a display upgrade to boot.

If i would buy hw now, it would be a 9070xt for my 2nd Pc. But I Will wait for zen6x3d and hope rdna5 9070 XT model is less than $1500. Ram, wc, case, ssd i will keep.

 

[BlueManifest]

FFS, when Jensen said Nvidia was no longer a gaming company, he wasn't kidding.
And of course, this will probably mean higher prices for gaming GPUs. Combined with the dram price increases.
2026 is going to be a terrible year for gamers.

AMD will take over gaming, nvidia will be Ai only

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

Bought a whole new PC Desktop that includes a RTX 5070 TI 16GB, should be more than good enough for me as I'll only be sticking to 1440p. Good thing my near decade old PC broke a few days ago cause if it broke next year than I'll be screwed with the prices. Got a pretty good deal too for my new PC. Still screw those scumbags for planning all this shit out to screw the consumers over. Even though I'm no longer stuck on the old PC anymore, I still feel for those that are still on their old PC.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

I use a 3080 8GB and am just now starting to hit the VRAM problem on newer games like Indiana Jones.

Neither the 4000 or 5000 series were a good enough value proposition for me to upgrade, and I had hopes the 6000s might be. But we'll see how this turns out.

 

[yamaci17]

Same can be said about current GPU owners.

I'm fine with PS5 Pro and 4070Ti Super

me who played the goty of 2025 comfortably with my ancient 3070

i like this gpu, i will just keep using it at 1080p with DLSS 4 until it gives up like john cena

 

[Codeblew]

AMD - price increase
Nvidia - reduced availability (perhaps to maintain prices).

If you think reduced availability will maintain the prices that consumers pay, I have an economics class to recommend you.

 

[Celcius]

Still rocking my 3090

Same. That new power connector gives me pause. Well that and sitting in the same room as a 600w videocard.

 

[Buggy Loop]

AMD will take over gaming, nvidia will be Ai only

Oh boy

I've got bad news for you..

 

[Sanepar]

AMD will take over gaming, nvidia will be Ai only

Probably AMD will left too. They will have only apus in the Future is my guess.

 

[winjer]

AMD will take over gaming, nvidia will be Ai only

At this point, Nvidia could lose gaming and it would barely make a dent in their revenue.
Unfortunately both AMD and Intel are also focusing too much on AI. They don't care all that much about taking market share in gaming from Nvidia.
Taking just 1% of revenue in AI is worth much more than all of the GPU market.

 

[JimmyRustler]

If the news go on like this I can probably consider listing my 5090 as insurance when I buy a house.

 

[A.Romero]

If there is a market to be served, someone will serve it... Just as long as it is profitable.

Can't blame Nvidia for going to where the money is, that's what they are supposed to do. If AMD and Intel don't step up, eventually someone will.

There will be ARM GPUs or whatever but it wouldn't make sense for the whole market to be ignored when there are customers with money in their hands ready to spend.

AI won't stop nor go anywhere but at some point production will meet demand. I can't think of any industry where that hasn't happened.

 

[Signalis]

Nvidia reportedly plans 30-40% cut in GeForce GPU production in early 2026

Recent reports have claimed that Nvidia intends to reduce its production capacity for GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in the first half of 2026. These cuts are reportedly due to shortages of memory, not just GDDR7, but all memory types.

30-40% of Nvidia's GeForce GPU production could be axed. This implies that Nvidia cannot get enough GDDR7 memory to produce GPUs at its current rate. Alternatively, it implies that Nvidia expects significantly reduced GPU sales in 2026, possibly due to rising NAND and DRAM costs and their impact on PC prices.

Note that there is no mention of non-GeForce RTX PRO series GPUs. If GDDR7 memory supply is indeed limited, Nvidia may be allocating its limited memory stocks to its more profitable RTX PRO GPU lineup, sacrificing its GeForce lineup.



Benchlife has claimed that Nvidia plans to start its cuts by targeting its RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti. Targeting the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB makes sense, as this GPU has the same amount of memory as an RTX 5080, a much more expensive GPU. The same is true for the RTX 5070 Ti. It's memory could also be used for more profitable RTX 5080 GPUs.

If this is true, Nvidia wants to allocate its memory to its most profitable products. This makes sense from a business perspective. However, this tactic will hit consumers hard. Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is a much better product than its 8GB counterpart. Why? It has enough VRAM to run modern games without compromises. Nvidia's shift in production will force more consumers to purchase their 8GB GPU models.

https://overclock3d.net/news/gpu-displays/nvidia-plans-heavy-cuts-to-gpu-supply-in-early-2026/

 

[Crayon]

Just as I got into "high end" PC gaming, I am gonna get priced out and move back into peasant status.

If you have strong hardware now, it's more like keeping up with the latest will be cheaper than ever for you lol. Games are going to be stuck targeting ps5 and 8gb gpus for a loooooong time.

Make sure you have nice quality psu and surge protector and keep that shit dusted!!!!

 

[Three]

You should have highlighted the section before that.


After the launch frenzy died down back in spring, Nvidia GPUs were easy to get. Even the 5090.

But the frenzy wasn't that high volume hence the term and me mentioning paper launch. retailers were getting very low volume. Demand has mostly died down now so yeah they're easier to get but even lower volume.

 

[Haint]

You should have highlighted the section before that.


After the launch frenzy died down back in spring, Nvidia GPUs were easy to get. Even the 5090.

MSRP 5090's have literally never been in stock for more than a few seconds since launch in America, a full year at this point. The only 5090's "easy to get" are OEM pre-scalped models with the rarest and cheapest being like $2500 and the most available being $3000 - $3500. You might as well point to StockX and Ebay and claim PS5's were always "easy to get". May be different in other countries, but 5090's have never been available in the US.

 

[Wolzard]

If you think reduced availability will maintain the prices that consumers pay, I have an economics class to recommend you.

I'm talking about MSRP, not the retail price.

 

[SolidQ]

I ordered the RX 9070 XT powercolor hellhound because it was $629

Same got hellhound for 770$(that include 20% VAT). Was planning with 9060XT until UDNA, but with RAM situation, who know what happen in 2027+

 

[Insane Metal]

Absolutely sucks. But that's expected after the AI nonsense.

 

[Zathalus]

But the frenzy wasn't that high volume hence the term and me mentioning paper launch. retailers were getting very low volume. Demand has mostly died down now so yeah they're easier to get but even lower volume.

Sure the launch likely had low numbers but since then 2025 has been a good year for GPU demand. I was responding to the claim "Nvidia was already not selling cards to gamers prior to the RAM situation", which is not true. They were selling to them still fine. Still are, in fact. It will dip next year due to this news though.

MSRP 5090's have literally never been in stock for more than a few seconds since launch in America, a full year at this point. The only 5090's "easy to get" are OEM pre-scalped models with the rarest and cheapest being like $2500 and the most available being $3000 - $3500. You might as well point to StockX and Ebay and claim PS5's were always "easy to get". May be different in other countries, but 5090's have never been available in the US.

5090s were quite common up until a month or two ago, not far off the MSRP, you could get them for $2200-$2300 readily enough. Heck, Micro Center had Zotac cards at MSRP for a while. But they are the only card that mostly refused to go near MSRP, every single other model was MSRP or slightly under it. Here in Europe AIB 5090s (specifically INNO3D cards) were at MSRP for a few months until prices started increases in October. I agree that FE cards were and are a clusterfuck.

 

[Haint]

Sure the launch likely had low numbers but since then 2025 has been a good year for GPU demand. I was responding to the claim "Nvidia was already not selling cards to gamers prior to the RAM situation", which is not true. They were selling to them still fine. Still are, in fact. It will dip next year due to this news though.


5090s were quite common up until a month or two ago, not far off the MSRP, you could get them for $2200-$2300 readily enough. Heck, Micro Center had Zotac cards at MSRP for a while. But they are the only card that mostly refused to go near MSRP, every single other model was MSRP or slightly under it. Here in Europe AIB 5090s (specifically INNO3D cards) were at MSRP for a few months until prices started increases in October. I agree that FE cards were and are a clusterfuck.

Microcenter won't ship sale items and in-demand items online, they're limited to physical pick up only, and with like 1 store in a small minority of states, 95% of the country doesn't have access to them which is why it may appear they're "easy to get" there. The only time prices even approached MSRP and inventory was reasonable was during the very short lived "oversupply rumor" from September to early October. You could very briefly buy $2300-$2400 models and I think there were even minutes long spans where you could "preorder" MSRP cards that wouldn't ship for a month or more, but that is hardly what I would call "easy to get" and obviously vanished quicker than it started. This is of course why used 4090's have consistently and still maintain $2000+ resell value in the US, 5090's are not and have never been easy to get here.

 

[StereoVsn]

Probably true.

My trusty 3060Ti will have to make do for a long time I guess. Or I need to go shopping now before things get too crazy...

Basically you have 2 weeks till everything starts going up. I would pull the trigger before Christmas, personally. Otherwise it might be a few years till the dust settles.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Many GPU have been at or even below MSRP for this entire year even as memory prices have surged. There was no way that could last forever. I've been saying for some time now that you should be pulling your upgrade plans forward if you are thinking about an upgrade anytime soon

Laptops are already going back to 8 GB of RAM according to other rumors. Nintendo and Sony won't be immune either, so buy a Switch 2 or PS5 ASAP if you're interested in those

This is basically almost your last warning. Glad I grabbed a 5090 for MSRP a couple months ago

 

[Three]

Sure the launch likely had low numbers but since then 2025 has been a good year for GPU demand. I was responding to the claim "Nvidia was already not selling cards to gamers prior to the RAM situation", which is not true. They were selling to them still fine. Still are, in fact. It will dip next year due to this news though.

It very much is true though. They've not been supplying them very well and instead sending their chips for AI even prior to this RAM situation.

 

[ReyBrujo]

Now that $2000 5090 deal doesn't sound that bad, eh?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

And somehow AMD will fail to take advantage of it.

AMD is very busy rushing to make AI stuff too

 

[lh032]

Pc gaming uuuuuffffffff

 

[CrustyBritches]

Thanks Sam Altman. Torching the video game industry so people can make shitty pictures and haikus.

They want all consumer processing done on their servers from whatever they have left over in between curing cancer or making a black hole bomb, or whatever it is they do with it.

 

[Kerotan]

Goddamn am I glad I pulled the trigger a couple weeks ago. Bought myself a 5080, Ryzen 7 9800x3D, 64gb ram. I saw the way the wind was blowing and said fuck this shit. Time to get a chunky monkey of a rig and weather the next five years out.

Either the market will correct itself and new solutions will arise, or the PC Master Race will become a dying breed.

Wow feels like only last week consoles were doomed because of PC.

 

[CrustyBritches]

Probably true.

My trusty 3060Ti will have to make do for a long time I guess. Or I need to go shopping now before things get too crazy...

Brother, don't get your head chopped off with that 8GB VRAM. The time was black friday, but I'd personally take the bet that getting a card now and then flipping your 3060Ti if you need to during shortages is the way to go. Get 16GB VRAM unless you are a 1080p player.