The fact there are Prime Day Nvidia GPU deals to speak of is something I never expected. I thought that we'd have some graphics card deals as we head towards a new age of GPU technology the end of the year, but didn't think there would be such a swathe of offers on every single part of the Nvidia RTX 30-series stack.
Now I do need to temper expectations a bit: none of the GeForce GPUs are down to the original MSRP, even with the sometimes deep discounts offered by the likes of Amazon, Newegg, B&H Photo, and Best Buy. But the prices are certainly down to a level you wouldn't traditionally find out of place on third-party overclocked versions of current-gen cards.
It's also worth pointing out that, even though there are a host of Prime Day PC gaming deals to go around, that doesn't mean we'd necessarily recommend a purchase of just any Nvidia graphics card.
As I said, we're heading towards the launch of new Nvidia and AMD graphics cards before the end of 2022, and all the rumours point to them being a genuine step up over this generation. That means the hyper-expensive GPUs of today could look positively pedestrian next to a card a fraction of the price (or the same price) in just a few short months.
The new high-end cards will launch first, which means the current high-end cards are a tricky purchase this close to a next-gen release. But in the mid-range and low end of the market that's not such an issue. More affordable next-gen GPUs aren't likely to land until well into next year, making a mainstream graphics card purchase still a decent buy right now.
Besides, there's always something new on the horizon. If you absolutely need a new GPU because yours is toast, then the only time to buy a new card is right now.
Where are the best Prime Day Nvidia GPU deals?
- Amazon - Save over $250 on current-gen Nvidia graphics cards
- RTX 3080 Ti - MSI |
$1,259.90$979.99 at B&H Photo (save $279.91) - RTX 3080 12GB - Gigabyte | $1,349.99 $729 at Newegg (save $620.99)
- RTX 3080 - Gigabyte |
$839.99$759.99 at Newegg (save $80) - RTX 3070 Ti - Asus |
$949.99$690.99 at Newegg (save $259) - RTX 3070 - Gigabyte |
$599.99$549.99 at Newegg (save $50) - RTX 3060 Ti - PNY |
$720$500 at Amazon (save $220) - RTX 3060 - Zotac |
$549.99$379.99 at Amazon (save $170) - Best Buy - The only place to reserve Nvidia cards at MSRP
- Newegg - Save over 20% on the list price of Nvidia graphics cards
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