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TL;DW Compilation: Please Don't Buy NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti GPUs (lemmy.ca)
submitted 2 days ago by recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca to c/pcgaming@lemmy.ca
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/39408158

To provide an answer to the title on why:

  • NVIDIA's limited GPU supply and high initial MSRP ridiculously increases costs for everyone.
  • PhysX 32-bit support has been depreciated.
  • 12V high power cable is severely underspeced which may or may not cause problems into the future.
  • Scalpers are everywhere because of the limited supply and insane initial prices.
  • Market sellers such as Newegg are bundling NVIDIA's limited GPUs with overpriced and old components/peripherals.
    • Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) buyers will be saddled with overpriced and useless e-waste.

The general consensus online seems to be that NVIDIA has fumbled their 50 series GPU launch in spectacular fashion. Best of luck to those who can buy the 5070 Ti at the marketed $749 USD MSRP.

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[–] dwindling7373@feddit.it 20 points 2 days ago (3 children)

My 1060 6Gb is starting to crash on me.

I found myself seriously considering buying... A working second hand 1060 6Gb.

[–] recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've got a Gigabyte GTX 1080 Windforce OC that I don't use anymore if you're interested in buying it.

[–] dwindling7373@feddit.it 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I mean, sure? I'm kinda in Europe I'm not sure if that would make things awkward.

[–] recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

As long as the trade is fair for both of us I don't mind sending it to Europe👍

Edit:
rip, shipping unfortunately costs an arm and a leg

[–] andyburke@fedia.io 10 points 2 days ago

I would offer to sell you my old 1080Ti but it is too busy working in my kids' gaming rig.

[–] filister@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Why not B580? I think they are still relatively reasonably priced and I think it will serve you better?

[–] dwindling7373@feddit.it 1 points 1 day ago

I'm not on board (heh) with Intel yet, also second hand is more sustainable, last but not least, it would be overkill with my CPU (and the PSU and indirectly the motherboard).