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GPU makers promise relief is at hand over chip shortages, prices expected to fall in second half of the year

The Dogs Meevonks Silver badge

Not a solution

The problem is multifaceted and cannot be fixed by just one remedy

Cryptomining is a vast problem for the shortage, and moving some coins away from GPU mining as has been promised will not work, because others will just fill the gap.

Manufacturers selling direct to miners at increased profit margins rather than retail channels

Bots/scalpers buying up what little stock does reach retail to be resold at higher prices

Retailers themselves jacking up prices to scalper levels because they also want some of the extra profit

Gullible buyers actually willing to pay 100-150% extra for cards

Fixing one of those isn't going to solve the problem...

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