Graphics cards could become even more expensive in 2020
The signs for GDDR graphics memory are not good pricing wise, market research institute Trendforce expects a jump in prices for GDDR video memory to rise in the upcoming quarter
This is reported by the market research institute Trendforce and the DRAMeXchange subdivision, which specializes in memory. Accordingly, the price of graphics memory (GDDR) will rise significantly in the first quarter of 2020.
DRAMeXchange cites the price increase for server DRAM expected by the high demand, as a result of which the price for video memory, which is even more sensitive to market changes, is increasing. Since OEM customers would also increase their inventories, the contract prices for GDDR-VRAM are expected to increase by more than 5 percent across all quarters.
In addition, DRAMeXchange expects a drastically increased demand for fast GDDR6 video memory in the coming year. Both Nvidia and AMD already fitted their current products with GDDR6, but in 2020 even more graphics cards will probably be equipped with even larger video memory - not to mention Intel's Xe GPUs.
Then another segment jumps in, the next-gen consoles Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, which will also have GDDR6, will also be released towards the end of the year. A whopping 16 GB are topic of discussion for the Xbox Series X, and something similar is expected for the PS5.
GDDR video memory also has the highest production cost per chip. According to the DRAMeXchange, the prospects are anything but rosy. The only glimmer of hope is an increase in production capacity at the three major manufacturers Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron - however, more than 15 percent are not expected by the end of 2020.
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No worry, new consoles are coming in 2020.
Brands are slowly repelling people from the PC. The GPU market is already a disgrace, with everything extremely inflated.
Rising the prices even higher is one more reason to people turn to consoles.
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Rich planet...

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Nolifers capable of disgraceful collection, will always provide for CEO and investors. Not only consumers are not willing to stop purchasing overpriced products, they are begging for more despite the fact of moving pc cost a whole level up from the past. Pitifullnes at its finest IMHO.
I'd never purchase expensive overpriced product, first, as a sign of true self respect and secondly, I am spending money wisely to help other potent buyers. I'll not participate to Armageddon. Ever.
980ti is not capable of 1440 at 60fps in latest games anymore, the same with double priced 2080ti is not 4k capable 60 fps in many games nowadays. Tell me a reason to invest a huge amount of money to a dying bleeding hardware.
Now I read the article, about gpus becoming even more pricey. Really? Get a life pc peasants. Life is out there. Even CEOs you overpay for their ignorance, they are getting more out of house.

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If AMD manage to compete with Nvidia's top end cards then they'll be forced to be more competitive on pricing. Same goes if Intel manage to get their dedicated GPU out of the blocks this year.
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MORE and more reasons to buy second hand GPUs, as buying new burns your pocket and your loyalty.
A friend of mine just bought a Vega mining card, and runs just perfect. 200€ gets you soo much in second hand market.