{"id":243421,"date":"2021-05-06T13:40:07","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T10:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-05-06T13:40:07","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T10:40:07","slug":"why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Is It So Hard to Buy a Graphics Card in 2021?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3eaeb95203e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3eaeb95203e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021\/#Prices_Are_Soaring_and_Availability_Is_Dropping\" >Prices Are Soaring and Availability Is Dropping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021\/#The_Global_Chip_Shortage\" >The Global Chip Shortage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021\/#Cryptocurrency_Miners\" >Cryptocurrency Miners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021\/#The_Scalper_Problem\" >The Scalper Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-graphics-card-in-2021\/#Whats_Next_for_GPUs\" >What\u2019s Next for GPUs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Why Is It So Hard to Buy a Graphics Card in 2021?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-726652 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gpu.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A GPU inside a desktop PC.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-inside-desktop-pc-gaming-cooling-1590467296\" data-credittext=\"FeelGoodLuck\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-inside-desktop-pc-gaming-cooling-1590467296\">FeelGoodLuck\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A global shortage of graphics cards is making it difficult for consumers to get their hands on them at a fair price. Here\u2019s why it feels impossible to buy a graphics card in 2021.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prices_Are_Soaring_and_Availability_Is_Dropping\"><\/span>Prices Are Soaring and Availability Is Dropping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Graphics processing units (GPUs) or graphics cards are an essential component for most people who use a desktop computer. They are responsible for creating the display output of your PC, allowing you to view multi<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> content, and rendering the complex 3D graphics in modern video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s. They\u2019re also vital for creative professionals, as they allow computers to run tasks like graphic design, video editing, and 3D animation.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve attempted to build or buy a computer in 2020 or 2021, you may have noticed insane spikes in prices for graphics cards and the widespread unavailability of new cards. Most retailers, from online parts sellers like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Graphics-Cards-Computer-Add-Ons-Computers\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=284822&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">Amazon<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/Video-Cards-Video-Devices\/Category\/ID-38\">Newegg<\/a> to big-box stores like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/computer-cards-components\/video-graphics-cards\/abcat0507002.c\">Best Buy<\/a>, have almost no graphics cards left. In marketplace websites, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/b\/Computer-Graphics-Cards\/27386\/bn_661796\">eBay<\/a>, prices for resold or second-hand GPUs are several times higher than their original suggested retail price.<\/p>\n<p>This presents a large problem for many computer-building enthusiasts, multimedia practitioners, and gamers, as even the day-to-day of running a PC relies on the graphics card. This has forced many to purchase old models from a decade ago, spend\u00a0thousands of dollars on the used market without a warranty, or use the inferior integrated graphics that come with their processor. The shortage has also driven away potential first-time PC builders from creating their own systems.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Global_Chip_Shortage\"><\/span>The Global Chip Shortage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The PC graphics card industry is dominated by two chip manufacturers: Nvidia and AMD. These two companies make up nearly all dedicated GPUs found in desktop computers and laptops. Nvidia is the leader of the pack with its GeForce GTX <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a>, while AMD creates the Radeon RX series.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest reason for the lack of supply is an ongoing global shortage of silicon chips. Computer chips, also called semiconductors, are mostly made from an element called silicon. Because of the pandemic, the world\u2019s largest semiconductor manufacturers, such as Samsung, were forced to slow or halt production entirely. This stoppage in production, coupled with the rising demand for consumer electronics like computers and gaming devices also driven by the pandemic, has made it difficult for manufacturers to meet that demand.<\/p>\n<p>While the silicon chip shortage has had a severe impact on the graphics card market, it\u2019s not the only industry affected by the supply issue. A wide range of consumer products, from computer-powered cars to game consoles like the PS5 and Xbox, have faced severe availability issues and rising prices. Major products, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/60555\/iphone-12-pro-review-everything-old-is-new-again\/\">Apple\u2019s iPhone 12<\/a>, were launched delayed because of concerns of stock availability.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cryptocurrency_Miners\"><\/span>Cryptocurrency Miners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-726654 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/multi-gpu-rig.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Multiple GPUs inside a Bitcoin-mining rig.\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/graphics-card-digging-bitcoin-665264305\" data-credittext=\"socrates471\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/graphics-card-digging-bitcoin-665264305\">socrates471\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, graphics cards seem to be even more difficult than other electronic products, like cellphones and even CPUs. The other big reason that the demand for GPUs has increased in the last year is\u00a0cryptocurrency mining, which is the process of using the power of a computer chip to introduce new tokens into circulation. Mining for crypto often utilizes the processing power of a graphics card, and therefore, a mining rig may have multiple graphics cards that aren\u2019t running on a desktop setup.<\/p>\n<p>This has become a point of contention among many <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> consumers. Unlike GPUs used for gaming and general work, GPUs used for mining are used to their max processing limit. This means that they have little to no resale value on the used market. Nvidia has hinted that in the future, the company may reintroduce a graphics card made specifically for mining to keep them separate from consumer GPU products.<\/p>\n<p>In early 2021, Nvidia attempted to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/71417\/the-rtx-3060-graphics-card-is-terrible-for-mining-and-thats-a-good-thing\/\">block cryptocurrency mining on its RTX 3060 graphics card<\/a>, but the company\u2019s strategy quickly failed when it <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/74058\/of-course-nvidias-attempt-to-limit-cryptocurrency-mining-immediately-failed\/\">accidentally released graphics drivers that re-enabled mining capabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/74058\/of-course-nvidias-attempt-to-limit-cryptocurrency-mining-immediately-failed\/\"><strong><em>Of Course NVIDIA&#8217;s Attempt to Limit Cryptocurrency Mining Immediately Failed<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Scalper_Problem\"><\/span>The Scalper Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The other big contributor to the issue is market scalpers. Scalpers buy items at close to retail price then resell them for huge margins on websites like eBay. Whenever manufacturers restock new cards on the retail market again, many of them are immediately bought out by scalpers and resold for multiple times the original cost. Many modern scalpers have bots that track for new stock of GPUs and can complete a purchase before a human can even open the product page.<\/p>\n<p>Some retail stores have attempted to curb scalping behavior by forcing stock limits of one item per person. If you can, you may even want to check out a physical retail store instead, as they are less likely to have stock and be affected by scalping.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Next_for_GPUs\"><\/span>What\u2019s Next for GPUs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/4\/15\/22385261\/nvidia-gpu-shortage-rtx-3080-warning-comments-2021\">The Verge<\/a>, Nvidia has stated that the GPU shortage is likely to continue throughout 2021. As of May 2021, Nvidia and AMD have only recently gotten production back to pre-pandemic levels, and even then, demand is at an all-time high.<br \/>\n If you\u2019re looking to build a PC soon, it may be worth hunting on the used market for a good deal instead of buying new. You may also want to utilize the slower, integrated GPU that comes with your chipset, such as Intel\u2019s UHD or AMD\u2019s Radeon Vega series, until you can buy a dedicated GPU at a normal price. 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