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velvetlynx3 said:They don't care either way; they'll just act surprised when sales eventually tank...
wanderingbison9 said:No matter how much effort goes into it, I don't see standard GPU prices dropping significantly, except for those rare outliers we occasionally see here...
The US is a different beast entirely; it's a market where sheer scale can offset lower price points, and besides, those prices they quote are pre-tax...
velvetlynx3 said:Exactly. The standard operating procedure here is that they refuse to sell anything below the initial cost price, no matter what. They’d rather just scrap the stock than take a hit. If they picked up inventory at a specific price point, that’s the floor—maybe they’ll shave off a tiny percentage later, but that's it. That's why you see products sitting on shelves for years with those inflated original price tags.
They only drop to more reasonable levels once a fresh shipment arrives. And let's be honest, the initial margins are massive, often exceeding 30%...
It isn't like in the USA, where if a manufacturer drops their prices, everyone else follows suit because the manufacturer offsets the loss for the retailers...
Michael Hill6 said:I was browsing Newegg today and honestly, I was shocked to see the 3080ti priced at $1,200. I listed mine on eBay for $2167, and not a single person even reached out.
wanderingbison9 said:That sounds great, but I honestly don't have the patience for it...😁
If you look at my previous comments, you can see I was eyeing that card too. But then again, "only" 8 GB of VRAM and a PCIe x8 lane when I could pick up an RX 6700 with 10GB and x16 for $750 roughly... and even then, the RX 6700 doesn't make much sense if I can grab an RX 6700 XT for just a few dozen dollars more...
velvetlynx3 said:That’s just how it works with professional software; you basically have to hand-pick specific drivers or versions... at least until they implement some hardware acceleration or better optimization... if that ever happens.
From what I can see, even NVIDIA cards—whether it's the 3060 Ti or the 3070 Ti—don't offer any real advantage here. 😉
Even looking closely, the professional-grade Radeon Pro and NVIDIA Quadro cards seem to be on equal footing. Compared to those, the RX 6950 XT is essentially 🙂
wiredotter14 said:Why is the price difference bothering you? It's perfectly normal for different retailers to have different pricing; Best Buy or Micro Center might be the cheapest one this week, but that's just how retail works. The product itself is identical, straight from the manufacturer's packaging. If you receive the wrong item, you simply return it. We aren't talking about buying produce at a farmer's market here. 🙂
By the way, prices for the RTX 3000 series are a disaster right now. It looks like they've cleared out the inventory, but new stock isn't arriving fast enough. The AMD 6000 series is holding up okay, but generally speaking, we're facing a dry spell until the newer models force prices down.
P.S. Keep one thing in mind—streaming is essentially running at 60 FPS. Unless you absolutely need maximum frame rates for competitive esports settings, you can realistically use your 13600K to stream via the CPU in OBS. Many people do exactly this, and CPU encoding remains the highest quality option, though it will slightly impact your CPU performance. However, if you're using a mid-range card like a 6750XT, you'll likely hit a GPU bottleneck before you even notice.
So, an AMD card paired with CPU encoding is a solid choice, IMO. Plus, I've heard AMD encoding isn't nearly as bad as it used to be.
wanderingbison9 said:Does that 2% discount at Futurait still apply to forum members, and how do I actually prove my membership when ordering online?
https://obsproject.com/forum/tags/amd/
If you just skim through the thread titles, things sound pretty apocalyptic at first glance... though, honestly, you have to take it all with a grain of salt. Naturally, the only people posting are the ones running into issues. I was recording a screen capture once using the AMD SW and everything worked perfectly fine, only to realize later that a damn Windows update had swapped out my AMD driver for its own version...
velvetlynx3 said:I haven't been active for a while, but if I recall correctly, there aren't any major issues with streaming on AMD cards, especially nowadays... though the codec names and technical jargon can be a bit overwhelming. Someone from the group will probably clarify that for you soon...
I need to get my hands on an AMD card first before I can say for sure... 😉
Alexander Moore67 said:Everyone giving you advice here has years of experience buying from established retailers. Most people find their experiences with Micro Center or Newegg to be excellent. Best Buy doesn't even come close to that level of service! Besides, if you’re determined to stick strictly to your own opinion, then you don't really need anyone's input... just do whatever you want....
wiredotter14 said:Shipping from New York to Miami works through the USPS or standard couriers just like shipping from New York to Philadelphia.
You have the Speedster Merc, which is a solid 6800XT model available at Protis, and then there is this ASRock option over at ADM.
https://www.h2-shop.com/ASR-RX6800XT...m_medium=click
Both shops are fine. I haven't personally had any issues with ADM, even if they can be a bit confusing or overly opinionated at times. Ultimately, you are buying a single unit that comes with a manufacturer's warranty, and you have the right to return it within 14 days of delivery regardless of which shop you choose or your reason for doing so. Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
In any case, these are better options than iBuyPower, eDigital, or those overseas shops that ship to the US.
ADM actually has the RX6800 for around $1533, which might offer a slightly better price-to-performance ratio depending on what your specific goals are.
wanderingbison9 said:The performance jump would be substantial, anywhere from 2.5x to 4x depending on the specific task. That’s just how post-production works, but it's definitely a noticeable upgrade 😛. I've realized my RX 580 is starting to struggle with certain workflows, so I need to upgrade soon, though budgets and market prices are what they are right now. I'm not sure if there will be any price shifts before New Year's Day; that's my personal deadline since I need to start finalizing a major project right after
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@Malic: Maybe ask Božo Petrov to hook you up... actually, never mind, Congress has adjourned and Božo is already back in Metković 😛 Jokes aside, I don't see why shipping a GPU from a city like Chicago to a place like Metković should be an issue 🤷.
bluesurfer66 said:Benjamin Sanders76
You aren't going to be able to overclock it on that B660. And honestly, without wanting to be rude, that motherboard isn't really meant for a processor like that. It has an 8+1+1 VRM setup. Good luck. I just don't understand people who drop $400 on a high-end CPU and then pair it with budget components.
Also, you should probably know that you need to flash the BIOS before you even turn the computer on to start messing around in the settings. Your only saving grace here is that Gigabyte board because it has the Q-Flash Plus button, which lets you update the BIOS without even having the CPU or other parts installed.
Jeremy Lopez57 said:I've purchased most of my components from AMD, and I have never run into an issue. Everything worked perfectly then, and everything continues to work flawlessly now.