EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 11 MIN
"GPU Prices Skyrocketing: Collusion or Just Greed? Unpacked with Insights from Avonetics.com"
from Chip Junkies · host Chip Junkies
Are GPU prices soaring due to secret collusion among manufacturers, or is it simply a case of high demand and limited competition? Dive into the heated debate on Avonetics, where users reveal shocking truths about slim profit margins for add-in board partners, TSMC's skyrocketing costs, and the shift towards lucrative data center and AI markets by giants like Nvidia and AMD. Discover why some argue it's not collusion but a lack of competition, while others point to Nvidia's dominance and AMD's similar priorities. Plus, explore the surprising distant cousin relationship between the CEOs of AMD and Nvidia—though it’s likely not the reason behind the price hikes. With TSMC's production capacity stretched thin, the future of affordable GPUs looks bleak. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
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Are GPU prices soaring due to secret collusion among manufacturers, or is it simply a case of high demand and limited competition? Dive into the heated debate on Avonetics, where users reveal shocking truths about slim profit margins for add-in board partners, TSMC's skyrocketing costs, and the shift towards lucrative data center and AI markets by giants like Nvidia and AMD. Discover why some argue it's not collusion but a lack of competition, while others point to Nvidia's dominance and AMD's similar priorities. Plus, explore the surprising distant cousin relationship between the CEOs of AMD and Nvidia—though it’s likely not the reason behind the price hikes. With TSMC's production capacity stretched thin, the future of affordable GPUs looks bleak. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
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"GPU Prices Skyrocketing: Collusion or Just Greed? Unpacked with Insights from Avonetics.com"
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