Graphics card price?
I've been wanting to try to build my own gaming PC but all the graphics cards I see are crazy expensive. Is that normal?
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At the moment yes. I've seen prices double all the way up to five times their normal price. The first hit was crypto. Then the pandemic messed with supply chains and manufacturers on top of crypto. So the prices are ridiculous. And the same thing is now happening to storage with mining chia.
My advice would be to wait if you can. Also waiting will give you time to watch for deals that are short lived. But if you need one, shop around and find one that meets your current needs adequately. Now is not the time to splurge. Also some people are looking for used ones but that can be a big problem due to scalpers price gouging and cons trying to pawn off ones that are burned out from mining on unsuspecting buyers. And absolutely stay away from places like wish and sketchy knock off brands. As those can fry the rest of your computer.
My advice would be to wait if you can. Also waiting will give you time to watch for deals that are short lived. But if you need one, shop around and find one that meets your current needs adequately. Now is not the time to splurge. Also some people are looking for used ones but that can be a big problem due to scalpers price gouging and cons trying to pawn off ones that are burned out from mining on unsuspecting buyers. And absolutely stay away from places like wish and sketchy knock off brands. As those can fry the rest of your computer.