Grimlaking
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We have seen some evidence of card availability coming back to the market. Some are postulating that this is due directly to the mining craze lessening.
I will say that mining may be lessening but it's only in my opinion holding it's breath.
When the new generation of faster better stronger cards comes out from Nvidia give it a week for data about the performance of the cards impact on mining to be known. If it is a solid increase in card performance per watt we will see card sales surge and the ability for us pc enthusiasts of actually getting a card at retail prices disappear. (Or become a lottery like system like it has been for a few months.)
So yes if you want a current generation card and have been waiting I say go and buy one as they are becoming easier to get. OR... gamble and wait for the next gen but JUMP ON THEM.
I would also request that reviewers in the industry simply IGNORE TESTING HASH RATES on new cards for 3-6 months. I don't see that happening but the not knowing would be really nice for us that want to get a card to make JOY with not money.
I will say that mining may be lessening but it's only in my opinion holding it's breath.
When the new generation of faster better stronger cards comes out from Nvidia give it a week for data about the performance of the cards impact on mining to be known. If it is a solid increase in card performance per watt we will see card sales surge and the ability for us pc enthusiasts of actually getting a card at retail prices disappear. (Or become a lottery like system like it has been for a few months.)
So yes if you want a current generation card and have been waiting I say go and buy one as they are becoming easier to get. OR... gamble and wait for the next gen but JUMP ON THEM.
I would also request that reviewers in the industry simply IGNORE TESTING HASH RATES on new cards for 3-6 months. I don't see that happening but the not knowing would be really nice for us that want to get a card to make JOY with not money.