As GPU prices begin to settle slowly creeping back to their MSRP levels, we look at the best graphics card purchases to make across a wide variety of refresh rates for those that game at 1080p.
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Intel GPU head Raja Koduri says that the company is looking at ways and working hard to deliver millions of its upcoming Arc GPUs into the hands of gamers. New Arc wallpapers are now available.
Canon has taken a step towards combating the silicon shortage by opting to manufacture chip-less toner cartridges for its printers and other multi-function devices as an interim measure.
As we enter 2022, GPU prices are showing no signs of coming down according to the latest data from German retailers. There are even months when availability improved but prices did not.
AMD's Mark Papermaster. in a recent interview, stated that he believes the semiconductor market will be back to normalcy in 2023 starting in 2H 2022. Intel and Nvidia also agree with the timeframe.
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Due to the recently reported shortage of DDR5 desktop memory, scalpers have started to sell these at very high prices on eBay. For example, a pair of dual 16GB RGB RAM kits has been listed for $5,000.
DDR5 kits are already experiencing shortages and according to a report, it is not induced by the ongoing chip shortage, at least not directly. Instead it's the expensive PMICs that are to be blamed.
The automotive industry could be losing more than $200 billion in revenue this year due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The figure is much higher than what was earlier predicted.
GPU prices have started to slowly but steadily rise once again after a couple of large and promising dips in the previous quarter. Currently, the cards are around 70% more expensive than MSRP levels.
A report alleges that Nvidia's RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti, or many more graphics card models could be facing supply problems from September due to recent lockdowns in China for new COVID outbreaks.
Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has released the latest GPU market share report for Q2 2021. There is overall good news for the market with the exception of AMD which has struggled against rival Nvidia.
AMD recently launched the RX 6600 XT for $379, a price higher than many expected. The company's justification is the doubling of memory prices which is indeed true, according to price listings online.
Intel initially planned a release for its 10nm-based chips back in 2015-16 with Cannon Lake but that didn't happen. However, 10nm yields are finally improving says Intel at its Q2 2021 earnings call.
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According to a new report today, prices for GPUs are finally coming down. It says that German retailers have noted a significant fall in Nvidia GeForce graphics card prices over the last two months.
The industry is currently struggling with a global chip supply crisis but Goldman Sachs' Andrew Tilton believes that things will soon be better as we move into the second half of the year.
