A while ago, NVIDIA has launched new generation graphics cards from RTX 3090 to RTX 3060. These graphics cards have better performance than the previous generation products with the support of new architecture and new design. However, since NVIDIA released it, PC players around the world have found that these graphics cards are out of stock again. Yes, NVIDIA also encountered out-of-stock issues when it launched its RTX 20 series graphics cards last time, and it is no surprise that it encountered the same problem this time. In order to avoid blood loss during this period and even give opponents an opportunity to take advantage, the tipster believes that NVIDIA will continue to sell the previous generation graphics cards to fill this transition period of shortage. Even the RTX 2060, which has been announced to be discontinued, will be invited by NVIDIA to continue to attract money:
▲Although RTX 2060 has been discontinued, the remaining inventory will be used by NVIDIA to tide over the shortage of RTX 30 series graphics cards (Image source）
The NVIDIA Ampere architecture brings more surprises to gamers around the world. The RTX 30 series graphics cards attract gamers’ wallets and attention with their powerful performance and affordable pricing. However, this series encountered the same problem as its predecessor, that is, demand exceeded supply. Soon, we heard news that the RTX 30 series was out of stock around the world. Upgrading to a new graphics card means something different to every PC gamer, but unfortunately, many people may not be able to afford a new graphics card no matter how rich they are.
There is currently no solution for the NVIDIA graphics card shortage, so we have to ask for mid-range cards from the previous generation to come to the rescue.
There are many rumors about the reason for the shortage. First of all, many players believe that “miners” who are interested in cryptocurrency interests have set their sights on new graphics cards because they need stronger computing power. Since “mining” requires enough graphics cards and hosts to achieve even profit and loss, the phenomenon of miners buying goods is no longer news. Second is yield. Some people speculate that it is because Samsung’s semiconductor manufacturing process has a lot of yield problems, which has led to a reduction in NVIDIA’s shipments, which in turn has caused a shortage problem. However, these are just rumors. At least the official has not acknowledged these hearsays, so they are just speculations:
▲ RTX 3060, RTX 2060, and GTX 1060 three-generation game performance comparison chart, the performance difference between the first two is similar (Image source）
It is understood that the reference price of the RTX 2060 in Europe is 300 euros (approximately NT$10,169), and the more efficient RTX 2060 Super is 400 euros (approximately NT$13,559). This price is also similar to the RTX 3060 Ti (399 euros). However, the RTX 3060 Ti should have been a hot-selling graphics card, but it has been stuck in an imbalance between supply and demand, which has made consumers dissatisfied and may seek similar products from competitors. This is quite detrimental to NVIDIA’s long-term planning. Therefore, using the slightly lower-priced RTX 2060 to fill the shortage during this period may be the most feasible solution:
▲All RTX 2060 graphics cards on Newegg are currently sold out (Image source）
Considering that RTX 2060 has announced the discontinuation of production at the end of 2020, if the production line is really reopened, many consumers may find it difficult to choose because a batch of RTX 2060 graphics cards will be sold at reduced prices in the near future. After all, old cards are not as good as new ones, which is bad news especially for consumers who originally planned to upgrade their computers.
Source:TechPowerup、Videocardz
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