AMD has reportedly already raised GDDR6 prices for its graphics card partners, so you'll find no solace from spiking GPU prices with Team Red

RAM and SSD prices have been greatly affected by the memory supply crisis, but it is easy to overlook how much memory modern graphics cards contain. Notably, the memory situation appears unlikely to improve soon. Unfortunately for AMD's Add-in Board partners, they have reportedly raised the price of GDDR6 memory, which is included with their GPUs.

This price increase took effect on October 1, according to sources on Chinese forum Boardchannels. AMD GPU partners may subsequently raise their prices and pass the cost onto consumers. PC gamers can expect to spend more on AMD graphics cards in the near future. This trend is not uncommon, as Nvidia also increased prices for its GDDR6 and GDDR7 cards in July, with rumors suggesting a potential 30% price increase.

In August, advice was given to avoid Nvidia cards with more than 8 GB of VRAM for those concerned about their budget. Memory prices are not the only concern for gamers when it comes to graphics cards; limited supply is also an issue. RTX 5090s, in particular, have been difficult to find at US retailers online. Although the RTX 4090 recently celebrated its fourth birthday, there are rumors that Nvidia has halted RTX 5090 production in favor of AI data center GPUs.

Various factors contribute to the memory supply crisis, including the war in Iran, which has led to rising costs for components such as the PCB. In summary, it is a difficult time for PC gamers searching for reasonably priced upgrades.