Board makers are running out of GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, so distributors are pushing old RTX 3060s instead
Chinese supply chain outlet ChannelGate first reported the shift. According to the outlet, some manufacturers have already run out of RTX 50 stock. The ones that haven't are reportedly shipping what's left in small batches at higher prices. Read Entire Article
Graphics card distributors in China are resorting to older models like the RTX 3060 and RTX 3050 due to a shortage of the GeForce RTX 50 series cards, according to a report from Chinese outlet ChannelGate. The outlet claims that some manufacturers have already run out of RTX 50 stock, and those that still have some are selling it in small batches at higher prices.
The RTX 3060 and RTX 3050, both launched in 2021 and 2022 respectively, are now being pushed as alternatives. The report also mentions that a surge in demand from cryptocurrency miners and China's busy online shopping season has contributed to the shortage. The RTX 50 series was already facing production cuts due to an AI memory crunch.
Notably, the RTX 3060, originally priced at $329.99 in 2021, has seen its price increase to $479.99 in August. The RTX 3060 has also gained popularity, ranking third in Valve's October Steam Hardware Survey, just behind the RTX 5070.
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