Wondering whether to wait for a GPU bargain on Black Friday? I wouldn't...
Watch out for Black Friday — it's a trap — or at least it is for graphics cards, anyway, and here's why.
During this time of year, the usual advice is to avoid making any tech purchases, as Black Friday approaches and it's always a good idea to wait for potential bargains. This year, however, I disagree when it comes to GPUs, especially on Black Friday. While there were some decent deals on graphics cards during Black Friday 2025, things have taken a turn for the worse.
RAM shortages have escalated to record levels and GPU prices have begun to rise once again. Retailers in the US have already seen prices increase over the past month. Rumors of further GPU hikes have emerged just weeks ago, indicating a tumultuous year ahead for graphics card prices. The advice is clear: do not wait for Black Friday and instead purchase the graphics card now.
While mainstream GPUs like the RTX 5070 might be more expensive than they were a few months ago, buying now is still a better option than waiting for potential price drops in the future.
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