AMD Set to Hike GPU and VRAM Prices – Brace Yourselves, Gamers!

Hey gamers! It looks like we might be in for a bit of a price bump in the GPU world. Reports have surfaced indicating that AMD is planning to raise prices on its GPU and VRAM bundles by approximately 10% starting in July. This news comes from a post shared on Board Channels, a forum where manufacturers and partners discuss industry matters.

According to the post, major players like Sapphire, Asus, and XFX have received word about this increase. The information was translated from Chinese, as the forum operates primarily in that language, but it seems credible given the thorough vetting of such posts.

For those who might not know, AMD and Nvidia usually provide graphics card makers with a bundle that includes both the GPU and the necessary video memory. This setup is beneficial for manufacturers because they can purchase the VRAM in bulk, saving costs. However, the ongoing memory crisis has thrown a wrench in the gears of the PC hardware industry, leading to rising prices for these bundles. Unfortunately, it’s likely that consumers will feel the pinch as manufacturers may pass on these costs.

While AMD has yet to confirm this price increase, it’s essential to keep in mind that partners who buy these GPU bundles will probably adjust their pricing to cover the increase. The good news is that any deals struck before this change should still be honored, meaning existing stock and units in production won’t face immediate price hikes.

In the past, there were rumors that Nvidia might stop bundling VRAM with their GPUs, forcing partners to source VRAM independently. This could have made life harder for smaller manufacturers lacking connections with VRAM suppliers. So, while AMD’s price hike may be disappointing, at least they are still somewhat supporting their smaller partners.

Unfortunately, it looks like we might be stuck with these higher prices for a while due to the ongoing memory crisis. So, gear up, folks – it might be a rocky road ahead for hardware enthusiasts and gamers alike!