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Graphics Cards Could Get Even More Expensive, and It's Not Just Nvidia
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Fusion42 · 2 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Graphics card prices are expected to increase further due to rising costs of GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory, affecting both Nvidia and AMD GPUs. Nvidia has proposed price hikes impacting Founders Editions and add-in board partners, with AMD rumored to follow suit.
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You face cost pressure from rising GPU and memory prices that will force you to rethink hardware budgeting and partnerships this quarter. The GPU market's material cost inflation signals tougher pricing battles ahead, especially if you rely on Nvidia or AMD hardware.
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