I agree the pricing is absurd & for more than one reason. Back in 2016, purchased a EVGA GTX 1070 FTW (8GB GDDR5) for $429.99 shipped.
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Since then, while there's been lots more memory of a more expensive type (GDDR6 or HBR2) added, as well as more bandwidth & wider bus, the
old HDMI 2.0(b) & Displayport are the same as at least with the GTX 1000 lineup, maybe further back.
Why buy another & far more expensive card that doesn't meet the need? Am not a gamer, rather a video enthusiast & both are whom GPU's are for. However, the OEM's has seemed to have forgotten the latter group. Many of which now owns HDMI 2.1 TV's, this also includes the eARC feature. Imagine being able to do what one wants, at 120 Hz, on an HDMI port!
No, am not paying these high prices for basically what's owned for my purpose. Make the video standards up to date (this is a
new decade) & maybe I'll think about it. Used to be, the GPU OEM's did a decent job of staying current with consumer video standards, obviously this is no longer a 1080p world. One can go to most any retail store & get a 4K TV for a few more dollars (sometimes less if on promo), plus next gen over the air viewing is on the way (some owners will get this by firmware update).
Again, the GPU OEM's seems to market their cards towards gamers, leaving what would be to them minor features out which would bring in more sales. HDMI 2.1 has a 48 Gbps bandwidth & Displayport 2.0 will have close to 78 Gbps. A portion of all of those memory chips in these cards could be put to those who loves video, like movies, a lot of which are available from the PC. While not the only source, still there's lots of apps/Web content for 4K at 120 Hz, and for some, 8K (due to limited content over the air or cable/satellite channels).
Why not make a card for everyone to enjoy.....after all, it's
video!
Cat