I'm gearing up to build my first PC in a few months, and I've had my eye on the 5070 Ti. I just learned that NVIDIA has reduced production, and I'm worried this could lead to even higher prices. I've budgeted between £750 and £1,000 for the 5070 Ti, but if it skyrockets beyond that, I might have to consider downgrading my choice. If I do need to downgrade, what would be a good alternative?
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Expect to see higher prices no matter what, honestly. The price of everything is going up, but if you can afford it, getting the 5070 Ti or 5080 now might save you some cash in the long run!
If you're looking for value, the AMD 9070XT is a great alternative. It's in the same price range and delivers similar performance. Just keep an eye on those prices—they're expected to go up as well.
Yeah, prices are on the rise already. You might want to look at the RTX 5080, which is going for around $1,100 to $1,200 including tax. Better to buy sooner rather than later!
NVIDIA hasn’t completely stopped production; they’re just cutting back. Still, that could push prices up, especially with global memory shortages. If you're really set on a card, I'd recommend snagging one now.
True, but don’t forget that other cards will likely see price hikes too.
I saw a massive price jump on my ASUS Prime after I bought it last November for €760—now it's up by €100-200! Limited resources mean you may want to act fast before prices soar more.
Totally agree! The 9070XT is a solid option too, it's competitive with the 5070 Ti.