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AMD did it! Now we need to keep the pressure up for price cuts
- AMD has successfully released a competitive graphics card that offers good performance and features at a reasonable price, unlike Nvidia's recent launches which were plagued by scalpers.
- While the RX 9070 XT is praised for its performance and features at around $600, the RX 9070 is criticized for being priced too closely to the XT model, similar to AMD's previous pricing missteps.
- To maintain momentum, AMD should consider reducing the price of the RX 9070 to below $500, putting pressure on Nvidia to lower prices for their 5070 and 5070 Ti models to remain competitive.
- Graphics card prices have increased significantly in recent years, partly due to inflation and tariffs, as well as companies like Nvidia and AMD aiming for high profit margins.
- PC gamers shouldn't have to pay exorbitant amounts for graphics cards to enjoy high-fidelity gaming, and more affordable options like the AMD RX 9070 XT and possibly a sub-$500 variant are needed.
- While luxury products like the RTX 5090 will always exist for high-end users, there should be accessible options for the average gamer to enjoy quality gaming without breaking the bank.
- Intel targets the entry-level market, AMD has made strides with the RX 9070 XT, and there is hope for more affordable options like a sub-$500 RX 9070 and a $300 RX 9060 in the future.
- As Nvidia faces competition and the reality of market demands, it may need to rethink its pricing strategy and offer more value to gamers beyond just marketing hype and high price tags.
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