Been eyeing an RTX 3060 for my build and wondering if anyone has insights on potential deals coming up. Currently seeing them around $279-299. Should I wait for BF/CM sales? Also, which retailers typically have the best GPU discounts during this time? Appreciate any tips from previous years' experiences.
To add to the point above: honestly, you might want to consider if the 3060 is still the best play for your budget. I remember waiting for a sale a few years back on a EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming 12GB GDDR6 only to realize that for just a bit more, I could have grabbed something way more efficient. Be careful with the 8GB variants out there, they aren't the same card at all. You really need that 12GB VRAM buffer if you plan on doing any rendering or playing modern titles at 1440p.
Tbh if you're really chasing value, waiting for a sale on a 3060 might leave you frustrated. Over the years I've found that mid-range cards hit a price floor early and just stay there until they go out of stock. If you need a reliable card that handles 1080p gaming without breaking a sweat, I'd look elsewhere.
Will price dropped to $250 during Black Friday 2024?