There's a looming GPU supply crisis, which means prices are likely to get a whole lot worse. And it's not just because of memory
One of the biggest manufacturers of graphics cards has noted in its results that the second half of this year is going to suck for GPUs.
In recent weeks, PC Partner, a major manufacturer of graphics cards for consumer brands like Zotac, Inno3D, and Manli, has expressed concerns about an imminent GPU supply crisis. The Straits Times reports that the company expects the supply of graphics cards to become "real tight" in the coming months. The most significant impact will likely be on entry-level cards, as the shortage is expected to affect them more severely.
While Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and RTX 5070 cards are already priced around $800, the situation may worsen, with prices potentially reaching $500 for more affordable models. The crisis extends beyond Nvidia, as PC Partner also produces AMD's Sapphire GPUs. The shortage is not solely due to limited GPU and memory supply caused by data center demands, but also due to long lead times for other components such as printed circuit boards (PCBs) and power components.
As the crisis unfolds, high prices may push AMD cards out of reach for many PC gamers, leaving them without viable alternatives.
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