I just can't wrap my head around the prices of any current graphics card, but this one's MSRP is baffling. The MSRP of $580 vs the MSRP 0f $499 for the 3070, why on Earth would I ever choose this other than having no choice due to availability?
Also;
This line actually made my blood boil a little. How on Earth can you consider what is basically either a 1080P with RT or 1440P 60FPS card in 2021 reasonable at $700? I know what you meant in this context, but still, just seeing those words drove me half way up the wall.
I have very little hope that Intel will bring anything good to the table with DG2, and even if they do, I doubt they will price their cards any better. I'd go with the cliché and say that I guess I'll just have to switch to console because I can't afford to continue with PC gaming anymore, but I can't find any PS5's anywhere either. At least none that aren't being sold at astronomical prices by scalpers or as part of some forced bundle with an inflated price. Money is tighter than ever, and everything, EVERYTHING that helps keep me sane is more and more expensive and getting out of reach.