Space Lynx
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The truth is it has Nvidia in the name, all of us here in this thread, or even watching youtubers, are a very very NICHE crowd. Vast majority of gamers will still buy this card, because to them Nvidia represents stability and has for ages, or they will ask their mom for it for their bday, cause its midrange and the most they can ask for, etc.
I think this reason alone is why Nvidia knows they can play the "Apple" marketing game with vram size, bus size, etc. It is true, AMD/Ati hurt their own reputation many years ago with stability issues, and word of mouth and vast majority of cards still being Nvidia on Steam Survey prove this, it will take another decade before Nvidia actually has to correct its actions on maximizing profit as Apple does, maybe never, since a set fanbase is loyal enough, they will buy anything no matter what associated with said brand name, regardless of competition.
Also, inflation is a thing.
Honestly I think even the 7900 XT at $799 is insane value for what you get. Considering its same MSRP as an aftermarket 1080 ti from several years ago, and the frames it gives you at 1440p/4k is crazy.
I think these are the last things I want to say... farewell
I think this reason alone is why Nvidia knows they can play the "Apple" marketing game with vram size, bus size, etc. It is true, AMD/Ati hurt their own reputation many years ago with stability issues, and word of mouth and vast majority of cards still being Nvidia on Steam Survey prove this, it will take another decade before Nvidia actually has to correct its actions on maximizing profit as Apple does, maybe never, since a set fanbase is loyal enough, they will buy anything no matter what associated with said brand name, regardless of competition.
Also, inflation is a thing.
Honestly I think even the 7900 XT at $799 is insane value for what you get. Considering its same MSRP as an aftermarket 1080 ti from several years ago, and the frames it gives you at 1440p/4k is crazy.
I think these are the last things I want to say... farewell