Well, I jumped

RX Vega 64 + $60 gift game for $590 (nominally $530 for the GPU -- only $30 above "reference price" -- but I don't take that too seriously). Got pretty much the fastest Vega 64 model being sold at any price (that sold me) -- based on test reports it should be just under GTX 1080Ti FPS and ahead of GTX1080 and 1070Ti.

Cheapest 1080Ti is currently $750 at Newegg. I'll take roughly 10 percent less FPS for roughly 20 percent less dollars (based on $590 price).

Both Vega 64 and 1080Ti are way faster than my RX480 that plays everything I play at 2K (1440p) -- so FPS should not be an issue.

Hopefully, I'll get it and it will actually work as advertised.

Being a fanatic (or demented -- can't decide which), if AMD comes out with a 7nm GPU that's way better in a year -- great -- something else to buy If the new 7nm stuff is delayed, then buying now is even better for my psyche.

Whoa, the price on that RX Vega 64 just jumped back up to $700 ($590+$110). They did say it was on sale for 8 more hours when I ordered it. Glad I jumped first

I'm tracking that Zotac Mini 1080ti here in Austria on a local pricetracker, and it's not gone below 750 bucks yet... EUR.

I would assume since I want to have the system end of summer, that I might just hit the time window then demand for the "old generation" will drop before the new one comes out. I don't need the 2080s... - unless we assume Nvidia does a miracle and delivers more performance per dollar on the new cards. But then I don't want to be an early adopter either.

$560 on amazon now, $550 on newegg. Doesn't last long!
I'm glad I'm not looking for a card right now. LOL

Yes, good prices seem temporary -- I've been checking twice every day (for weeks) looking for the "bargain price". I just got lucky.

Lately, as we all know, AMD RX Vega 64 has been ridiculously priced -- while GTX 1080 and 1080 Ti have often been more cost effective.

I notice GTX1080Ti comes in a range of "speeds" -- and appropriate prices. For ASUS brand, the "normal speed" is $800 right now. The "fast" ASUS GTX1080Ti (that shows up in test reports) is currently $1100 at "my" Newegg site. The cheapest GTX 1080 Ti at the site is $750 (normal, baseline speed). There are, of course, many brands and prices -- that depend on when one checks.

The Zotac Mini is currently $840.

Doesn't GPU prices drop just before or just as the next-gen cards come out?

^ That's my hope. Once people start holding back their purchases in light of an announced successor I would hope remaining stocks will become cheaper.

Normally, I would think that would happen.

Now, GPU prices are artificial (by gaming standards) as they are inflated by cryptocurrency mining "bulk buys".

Cryptocurrency mining was becoming less cost effective. So, card prices may have begun dropping because of that.

Much cryptocurrency mining was done in China and, a few weeks back, the Chinese Government seemed to be "closing the door on mining". That also could have contributed to dropping prices.

However, today it was reported on a world wide site that the Chinese President just seemed to support cryptocurrency mining. He seemed to be saying mining (among other IT uses) was to become a priority. Doesn't matter if he was misreported. If people believe the Chinese Government is backing mining, GPU prices may start to rise again.

As I am always looking for the "under the table" aspects: I can see there may be more to this. But, this is a hardware forum; so, I won't speculate.

Anyhow, prices may now increase in the near term. Your guess is as good as (or better) than mine

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Got my PowerColor Red Devil RX VEGA 64. Tested it at stock settings with Firestrike Ultra (4K) and standard Time Spy (2K monitor setting).

80+ percent faster than my stock, Reference RX480 8GB. That's a very satisfactory improvement by my standards.

Runs at 260 W during bench marking. Runs at 8 W for normal desktop stuff. Doesn't get very hot during benchmarks.

My card's performance in the benchmarks is equivalent to on-line GTX 1080 results. The GTX 1080 Ti on-line results are about 25 percent faster than my results with my PC (as Paradaz suggested). My Vega card ran at base frequency (not boost frequency) during test.

I'm happy getting it for $590 (now $725 -- too much). But, folks with no urgent need should wait for the new Nvidia models and the AMD 7nm GPUs rumored for 2019. Being me, I'll buy a 7nm when it arrives next year -- if the price is right.

German article today... seems that Nvidia is not in a hurry for the new models and advises people to buy what is available. Maybe next Gen only introduced in August or September.

Not surprised as nVidia still has a monopoly on performance GPUs. AMD is better at mining and I think for price-to-performance, AMD is the better buy for miners but for gamers or those mining different crypto coins, nVidia is the option.

I think we'll still see the founder launch in July (or possibly paper launch given the 1080 release which took months for pre-orders to move) Nvidia will be aware a lot of people are waiting for the next gen.....the advise for people to buy what is available suits them in getting rid of current stock that would otherwise sit on shelves collecting dust and at prices which are artificially high given the instant drop when the new cards arrive.

Cheapest 1080ti right now is the Zotac standard blower design, 760EUR.

End of June I get my play money, so anything goes below 750, I'll jump. I do think 700 is realistic long term with the next gen release, but on the other hand (maybe due to the article today) prices have picked a few Euros again.

Part of me is still wondering if I'm crazy to spend that much money on a single component. But then, a lot of tha bonus goes to my saving account anyway, and I spend waaay more time in front of my PC than the TV.

I bought my 980Ti only to have the next-gen come out the following year. Won't be making that mistake again unless the price difference is really good.

I notice GTX 1070 Ti is down to $420 (on sale) at Newegg. I put it in my cart and pretended to buy it to make sure all the discounts resulted in that price.

And that would have been much better value than the Vega 64 you recently bought, especially at 1440p resolutions. You could have treated yourself to some Nvidia wallpaper for your bedroom with the $160 you would have saved

First time today that I see a 1080ti breaking down the 750EUR barrier. Let's hope we stay on this track.

As noted in the AMD thread, Nvidia has made FAR too many GPU chips. 300,000 were just returned to Nvidia by one manufacturer.

Thus, two things are being predicted by pundits: 1. Prices on current Nvidia GPUs will drop more ($500 for GTX1080 at Newegg -- with free game). 2. The new GPUs might be delayed while they sell off the excess current generation inventory.

FWIW.

I wish...

Right now any sensible fan-design 1080Ti still comes in at near 800EUR.

Many people waiting for next-gen.......Nvidia ideally want people to buy up existing stock otherwise they'll never get rid of it