To add to the point above: unfortunately, NVIDIA is super stingy with actual price cuts during these sales. I remember waiting all year for a big drop a while back and it was honestly such a letdown... definitely not as good as expected. Most of the deals you see are just marketing fluff or fake discounts off an inflated price. Watch out for these common traps:

• Sellers jacking up the price in October just to lower it for the sale.
• Bundles that force you to buy a cheap power supply or motherboard you dont need.
• Shady third-party sellers on big sites that dont actually have stock. I eventually gave up on the big sales and started looking at open-box returns or the used market from reputable sellers. You usually save way more that way than waiting for a tiny discount on a brand new card. Just make sure the warranty still applies tho... stay safe and dont let the hype get to your wallet! If you need help checking a listing later just ask.

@Reply #3 - good point regarding the price manipulation. It is a major concern every year. I have been very satisfied using price tracking extensions to monitor cost history for months leading up to the sale. It is basically the only way to be sure you dont get fooled by a fake deal. Another quick tip is to prioritize cards with proven cooling solutions for long-term reliability. I have seen that the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB GDDR6X OC Edition works well and maintains great temps without any noise issues. Sticking with vendors that have a solid return policy is also a must for peace of mind. Reliability matters way more than a flashy discount imo.

GPUs are not always on sale. But you can check Amazon, Newegg for some limited time deals.

I'm also looking for GPU deals this Black Friday. Hope RTX 4080 SUPER will be below $900.