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Digital Trends
29-07-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
Why are GPUs so expensive right now? The answer is far from simple
Yes, some of the best GPUs are horrendously expensive. I know what you must be thinking — what else is new? We've all grown used to the state of things, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Building a PC is now pricier than ever, all because the overpriced GPU accounts for the bulk of the overall cost. But why are we dealing with this right now? The previous generation of GPUs, while still expensive in its own right, wasn't plagued by all the problems that the current-gen cards are facing. Here are some reasons as to why GPUs are so expensive right now. Tariffs played a part It's impossible to discuss this topic without mentioning the tariffs — regardless of the current state of the matter. Recommended Videos Throughout this year, tariffs on imports from China and Taiwan have affected the GPU market (as well as many other markets) in a big way. The situation is still highly dynamic, although right now, tariffs are largely in effect. Deadlines continue shifting as the U.S. administration meets with various officials. Most recently, China and the U.S. 'agreed to work on extending a deadline for new tariffs on each other,' as per the AP. However, a 10% to 20% tariff on imports from some countries still remains in place, with new trade deals with Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan all being in that range. As the vast majority of GPUs — or at the very least, the chips that they use — are manufactured outside of the U.S., these tariffs, as well as global economic uncertainties, must play a part in GPU prices. This goes beyond a simple 'there's a tariff, so GPUs have to be pricier' narrative. Uncertainty shook the entire supply chain, and it's creating a ripple effect that trickles down to the consumer. Nvidia and AMD prepared well (but not in the way we want) In the previous generation of graphics cards, meaning Nvidia's RTX 40-series and AMD's RDNA 3, we had it pretty good. We just didn't know it back then. Coming out of the massive GPU shortage of 2021, graphics cards were never quite priced the same, but at least they were readily available. And even if you didn't want to shell out the cash on a freshly released GPU, you could always buy a new card from the previous generation at a reasonable price. This was especially true for AMD. I personally used to recommend buying one of AMD's RDNA 2 GPUs as a budget alternative to get solid performance. Cards like the RX 6800 XT or the RX 6950 XT dropped in price a lot since launch, and there was a period of time where you could easily snag one of those instead of a newer card and get similar performance for less. Well, unfortunately, this time around, that is not the case. Nvidia started sunsetting RTX 40-series GPUs last year. One by one, production slowed down to a halt, keeping the supply of these GPUs tightly constrained. Although there have been fewer rumors about AMD doing the same thing, it's clear that something's up, because last-gen cards, while available, are largely overpriced. It could just be the state of the market as a whole, or it could be AMD keeping better tabs on the supply. One way or another, buying an older GPU is no longer the fix to our current-gen problems. The lack of competition is a problem Speaking of problems, the lack of competition is definitely one, and it's even more noticeable in this generation than in the previous one. Don't get me wrong — I'm a huge fan of both AMD and Intel. In fact, the Arc B580 is the one GPU I keep recommending to people this year, and the RX 9070 XT would absolutely be my favorite if it actually sold at MSRP. I'm not biased in favor of Nvidia; if anything, you'll see me rooting for the underdogs more often than not. With that said, there's definitely a lack of serious competition at the high-end, which is part of the reason why Nvidia can get away with an RTX 5090 that starts at $2,000 (and realistically sells for closer to $3,000). Intel's aim is the budget GPU market, and while it does create some heat for both AMD and Nvidia in that segment, there's just not enough supply for the competition to be serious. The Arc B580 continues selling above the MSRP, and it needs to sell at MSRP for its competitors to have to worry. AMD opted out of the high-end GPU race in this generation, leaving the RTX 5090 uncontested. The RTX 5080 is in a less comfortable position, but the RX 9070 XT can't hope to beat it. At most, it can kind of keep up when overclocked — which is still great given the price difference, but not enough for enthusiasts who want steady, guaranteed performance. With AMD's GPU presence kind of diminished this generation, Nvidia can set the prices, and it does. Then, the market conditions add an extra premium on top of those prices. AMD might be more competitive in the next generation, though, so let's hope for improved pricing across the board. Supply and demand, basically Demand today for our new @amdradeon cards has been phenomenal. We are working with our AIBs to replenish stock at our partners ASAP in the coming days and weeks. MSRP pricing (excluding region specific tariffs and/or taxes) will continue to be encouraged beyond today so don't… — Frank Azor (@AzorFrank) March 6, 2025 The above are just some of the reasons why GPUs are expensive right now. I'm not a market analyst, but as a PC hardware journalist, these are my observations on the current state of GPUs and PC building at large. It all comes down to supply and demand, in a way. Various factors play into scarce supply levels. Meanwhile, gamers still need and want GPUs to power up their gaming desktops. Unfortunately, there's no immediate end in sight. We've gotten through the worst of it. Nearly all graphics cards are available in stores; the pricing remains the problem, though. I'm often asked when it'll get better and whether GPUs are worth buying right now. My advice is usually to wait, unless you absolutely have no other choice. There are other, cheaper PC upgrades to invest in right now, and those should be your main focus. Not every part of the PC building industry has been as hard as semiconductors, and more specifically, graphics cards. There'll come a day when the situation is less dire, but right now, your best bet is to hunt for deals and wait for the odd MSRP restock at your retailer of choice.
Time Business News
18-06-2025
- Time Business News
Best Desktop PCs in USA: 2025 Buying Guide
Looking for the best desktop PCs in USA? Whether you're a gamer, a content creator, or a professional who needs serious computing power, a desktop PC is still one of the most reliable and powerful tools available today. At Sirius Power PC, we understand that every user has unique needs. That's why we not only recommend the best desktops but also provide tailored solutions as the best custom PC builder in the business. With laptops becoming increasingly powerful, why are desktop PCs still so popular? Simple—performance, flexibility, and value. Desktop PCs offer: More power for the price Greater cooling and airflow Easier upgrades and repairs Better customization for specific tasks Whether you're editing 4K videos, streaming high-resolution games, or running multiple heavy applications, desktops remain the top choice for high-demand users. Here are some standout desktop PCs currently making waves in the market: A fully customizable powerhouse built for professionals and gamers. Equipped with Intel i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 processors, top-tier GPUs, and whisper-quiet cooling. Ideal for content creators and designers, Apple's M3 chip brings serious performance with seamless integration into the macOS ecosystem. A gamer's dream machine—comes preloaded with RTX 40-series graphics and aggressive cooling design. Great out-of-the-box performance. Perfect for business or everyday multitasking. Reliable, quiet, and stylish, with up to 64GB RAM and solid storage options. Sometimes, even the best pre-built PCs don't check all your boxes. That's where Sirius Power PC steps in. As the best custom PC builder, we help you: Choose components based on your exact usage (e.g., gaming, editing, CAD) Customize the look and feel—RGB lighting, compact vs. full-tower, etc. Future-proof your investment with upgrade-ready configurations Get expert support, fast shipping, and honest advice With Sirius Power PC, you're not buying just a computer—you're building your dream machine with our team guiding you every step of the way. Finding the best desktop PCs in USA doesn't have to be complicated. From pre-built performance beasts to fully personalized custom builds, there's a perfect PC out there for everyone. Ready to take the leap? Explore our collection at Sirius Power PC—where power meets precision, and every build is crafted with care. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Tom's Guide
01-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
9 gaming laptop deals I'd get right now — save on Acer, Dell and more
With their impressive GPUs, sleek design, and desktop class performance, it's no wonder that gaming laptops are so pricey. Fortunately, there are plenty of deals you can get right now on some of the best gaming laptops we've tested. One of the best deals right now comes from Best Buy. For a limited time, Best Buy is taking up to $500 off select gaming laptops from HP, MSI, Gigabyte and more. Below you'll find my picks for the best gaming laptop deals right now. For more savings, check out our RTX 40-series laptop deals and our back to school laptop sales roundup. This laptop from Gigabyte comes with some impressive specs and a solid price. It has 32GB RAM, an RTX 4060 GPU and an Intel i7-13620H processor. With the $200 discount, it's the only gaming laptop we've found that's worthwhile for under $1,000. If you're into indie games or older titles, there's no need to splurge on a high-end gaming laptop. This HP Victus 16 configuration is $300 off and it's equipped with a 16.1-inch 1080p display with 165Hz refresh, Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4050 graphics. The RTX 4060 in this laptop should provide enough power for casual gaming. We also like the colored keyboard that's paired with the 17.3-inch 1080p display, Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. With these specs, it's ideal for play, work, or watching movies. One thing that makes the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 stand out from the crowd is the 16:10 aspect ratio display. Along with that, you'll get an Intel Core i7-13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD. For just over $1,000, those are some solid specs that gamers are sure to love. Save $450 on this RTX 4050-powered HP Omen 17 configuration, an ideal pick for relaxing, cozy games or graphically intensive games at lower settings. It's equipped with an Intel Core i7-i7-14700HX CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get a 16.1-inch 1080p 165Hz display. Boasting all the power a creative needs to create, edit, and store projects, this MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is worth checking out now that it's on sale. You get an Intel Core Ultra 9-185H CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an RTX 4070 GPU. We also like its 16-inch 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 165Hz display. This Lenovo Legion Pro 5i looks a tad dated by our reckoning, but don't disregard it. It's got a very capable RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a QHD 165Hz display. The keyboard is nice and spacious, too. Alienware is Dell's gaming sub-brand, and this x16 R2 is a great example of how well they do things. There's an Intel Core Ultra 9, a very, very powerful GPU (an RTX 4090, no less), 32GB of RAM and a huge two terabyte SSD. It's reduced by $900, too! The only model on this list with the latest 50-series Nvidia GPU, the Alienware Area 51 is pricey, but it's packed to the gills with power. It has a massive 18-inch QHD+ screen with 300MHz refresh, Core Ultra 9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, 2TB SSD, and a n RTX 5080 GPU.
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Best RTX 40 laptop deals in May 2025 — I found the best deals on RTX 40-series gaming laptops from across the web
On the hunt for one of the best gaming laptops on a budget? Your best bet is to shop these RTX 40-series laptop deals. Now that Nvidia's new 50-series of graphics cards has hit the scene, many retailers are slashing prices on gaming laptops with cards ranging from RTX 4050 to RTX 4090. For example, right now you can get the Dell G16 7630 Gaming Laptop on sale for $1,399 at Amazon. Equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, it can easily handle all the best PC games and more. With $200 off, it's an awesome buy right now. I'll be sharing all my favorite deals on RTX 40 series gaming laptops here, so stay tuned to this page. For more savings, check out our Amazon promo codes page and our Apple deals coverage. The budget-friendly Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop just got more budget thanks to this discount. If you're happy with impressive 1080p gaming performance (and a great keyboard,) this laptop will be right up your alley. It sports an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU, RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Don't expect high-quality gaming performance, but do expect a lot of bang for your buck. The Asus TUF A15 is a powerful Windows 11 gaming laptop that packs in some impressive components. It has an RTX 4050 GPU, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. Its 15.6-inch screen also has a max refresh rate of 144Hz, while it supports Nvidia G-Sync, too. At $400 off, this Omen laptop is a nice gateway to PC gaming. We especially like its 16.1-inch 1080p display with 165Hz response time. It also packs a Core i7-14700HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 4050 GPU. For $999, you can pick up this solid all-round gaming laptop from Gigabyte. Not only does Nvidia's RTX 4060 graphics card ensure this system supports ray tracing (a feature that's increasingly important with modern PC games), the presence of an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU with 32GB of DDR5 RAM should ensure the G6 will run many titles at a smooth 60 frames per second or above at the laptop's native screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. This 16-inch gaming laptop comes in 'Eclipse Gray', with its most exciting component obviously being its RTX Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. Team Green's GPU is backed by Intel's Gen 14 i9-14900HX CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. This Dell G16 is one capable machine for the price. You can expect an Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, an RTX 4070 GPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and even a 1TB SSD. Plus, that 16-inch display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response rate will make games shine. This 5-pound Lenovo laptop offers good gaming power courtesy of its Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. That's enough to run even the best Steam games at good to great framerates on the 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display. This laptop is decked out with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, 32GB of RAM (great for tab-hoarders) and an RTX 4070 GPU with 8GB of VRAM. You also get 1TB of SSD storage, and a gorgeous 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with support for a max 165Hz refresh rate. If you're searching for a high-end gaming rig that'll stand the test of time and handle AAA games with ease, look no further. Save on this MSI Stealth 18 configuration, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, 32GB of RAM, an RTX 4080 GPU, and 1TB of SSD storage. And here's the best feature: an 18-inch UHD (3840 x 2560) display with a max 120Hz refresh rate. This 17-inch beast packs the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090. That mighty graphics card is paired with an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB Gen 4 M.2 NVMe drive. With a 17.3-inch IPS screen with a max resolution of 1440p (2560 x 1440) and a refresh rate of 240Hz, you're going to be able to run your favorite PC games at ultra-fast frame rates on the Aorus 17x. Price check: $2,999 @ Best Buy
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Nvidia might reveal its most popular GPU in a matter of days
Although Nvidia has recently released a few GPUs that belong on every ranking of the best graphics cards, the launch has been rough all around, with limited stock and high pricing. Hope is on the horizon, though, as a well-known leaker just revealed that Nvidia might be about to unveil three new GPUs: The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 8GB as well as the RTX 5060 non-Ti. The scoop comes from MEGAsizeGPU on X (Twitter). According to the leaker, Nvidia will announce the RTX 5060 family of graphics cards in about 10 days. The cards will then land on the shelves around a month later. So far, all of this aligns with previous leaks, so I'm inclined to believe it — but, as always, don't take it at face value. These estimates might still change. Previous leaks indicate that the RTX 5060 will run on the GB206 GPU, but the RTX 5060 Ti is still a bit of an enigma. It could be bumped up to the GB205, but it might also share the same chip as the non-Ti version. However, one thing has been talked about at length: The VRAM capacity, which is why there are three cards included in the announcement and not three. Nvidia is said to, once again, be using 16GB and 8GB variants for the Ti GPU. This didn't work out as well as many had hoped in the RTX 40-series, but the extra bandwidth gained from the switch to GDDR7 might just be enough to make both versions relevant. We'll have to wait and see here. Meanwhile, the RTX 5060 is said to retain the same 8GB memory capacity as its predecessor. That's a shame, as new AAA games often require more than 8GB VRAM to run smoothly at high settings. Historically, the xx60 graphics card has been the most popular one for Nvidia in every generation, topping the Steam Hardware Charts month after month. If Nvidia can provide ample stock for this graphics card, AMD's upcoming RX 9060 XT might have a serious competitor; if not, gamers will remain frustrated just as they've been over the past couple of months.
