Best Graphics Cards for Gaming: 618 Deals and Performance Prediction
Right now, the entire graphics card market is witnessing a downward trend in prices. The 5060ti in both its 8GB and 16GB variants has nearly returned to its original launch price. Occasionally, the 5070 also reverts to its initial pricing, while models like the 70ti and above still carry a premium of over $300.
Meanwhile, the 9070 and 9070xt series currently sport a markup of around $200. Looking ahead to the 618 sale, we can expect a modest price drop of $100 to $200. However, don’t anticipate anything dramatic—unscrupulous merchants are actively keeping prices inflated. When they can’t maintain the high prices any longer, they release some cards at lower rates.
For instance, the 4070, which was previously priced at $3800, now costs $4200 for the “S” variant, while the 4060ti is available for $2699. New releases won’t significantly shake up the market either. As soon as new cards hit the shelves, these same merchants step in to control prices, ensuring older stock doesn’t get stranded.
Consider this: if a 5060 were launched at $2499 with performance matching the 4060ti, how would they offload their existing inventory? At present, the graphics card market is firmly in the grip of monopolistic practices. You truly get what you pay for, and finding a genuinely cost-effective card is nearly impossible.
If such a card does surface, it’s quickly marked up by opportunistic sellers. And for those who fondly remember the days of squeezing every ounce of performance out of the 20 and 30 series, Old Huang (NVIDIA) now meticulously trims performance and memory allocations based on price tiers. AMD has adopted a similar strategy.
Those glory days of value-packed GPUs are unlikely to return anytime soon.
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It’s good to hear that prices are finally coming down, especially for the 5060ti. I’m curious to see how much the 9070 series will drop during 618, as that could be a sweet spot for performance without breaking the bank.
It’s good to hear that prices are finally coming down, especially for the 5060ti. I’m curious to see how much the 9070 series will drop during 618, as that could be a sweet spot for performance without going too overboard on the budget.
It’s good to see prices finally coming down, especially with the 5060ti back to its original price. I’m curious to see how much the 9070 series will drop during 618, as that $200 markup still seems steep.
It’s good to hear that prices are finally coming down, especially for the 5060ti. I’m curious to see if the 9070 series will see even bigger discounts during 618, as their current markup still seems steep.
Great to see GPU prices finally dropping! Hoping the 5070 hits its launch price during 618 – that’d be an instant buy for my upgrade. Do you think the 70ti models will see any meaningful discounts, or are they likely to stay overpriced?
Thanks for your comment! Based on current trends, we expect the 5070 to hit close to MSRP during 618, but 70Ti models might see smaller discounts (around 10-15%) as they’re still in high demand. Personally, I’d recommend watching for bundle deals rather than standalone card discounts for better value. Happy hunting for your upgrade!
Great to see GPU prices finally dropping! Hoping the 5070 hits its launch price during 618 sales – that’d be an instant buy for my upgrade. The $200 markup on 9070xt still feels steep though, maybe next year.
Great to see GPU prices finally dropping! Hoping the 5070 hits its launch price during 618 – that’d be an instant buy for my upgrade. Do you think the 70ti models will see any meaningful discounts, or are they likely to stay premium?
Thanks for your comment! Based on current trends, we expect modest discounts on 70Ti models (likely 10-15%), but they’ll probably maintain their premium positioning. The 5070 might see better deals since it’s newer – fingers crossed for your upgrade! Always happy to see GPU prices becoming more reasonable.
Great to see GPU prices finally dropping! Hoping the 5070 dips a bit more during 618 – that extra $200 markup on the 9070 series still feels steep though. Any predictions if AMD cards will follow this price trend too?
Thanks for your comment! Based on current trends, AMD cards are likely to see similar price drops during 618, especially in the mid-range segment. Personally, I think the RX 7700 XT might be the one to watch for better value. Fingers crossed those markups shrink further – happy hunting!