Should I refund my GTX 980 Ti? (PLEASE READ, Involves 1080 talk)

[Lunardot]

Okay so I just bought a Zotac 980 ti amp extreme from newegg for $980 AUD a few days ago, and now this morning they've announced the 1080. I dont want to buy the 1080 as I dont care for a 20% increase in performance, Ill rather just wait for the next generation. But the price for the 980 ti's will drop soon right? So should I return my 980 ti to newegg and buy it again once the price is lower? Do any of you have an idea how much theyll drop the price of the 980 ti's?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

The price of the 980Ti should not drop. Prices don't really drop, because as supply decreases prices increase according to economics.

 

[weberdarren97]

But dude, the GTX 1080 can go to 2000MHz+

Also, I agree with Sir Turkey in that the price of NEW 9xx series cards will not drop soon (at least not by much), you will be able to find used ones online for a good price since people will be selling theirs to get a 1080.

 

[Stoli89]

The price of the 980Ti should not drop. Prices don't really drop, because as supply decreases prices increase according to economics.

What???? Are u joking? Economics should tell you Price/performance is THE dominant metric AND that technology pricing is very elastic in the face of disruptive tech. If that guy can wait a few months...why not save the money? It's simply a time/value calculation on his part. Is it worth him to send it back (assuming store policy allows it) and save 20%+ in a few months?

I can't say...but to think prices will remain static is bizarre.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

The price of the 980Ti should not drop. Prices don't really drop, because as supply decreases prices increase according to economics.

What???? Are u joking? Economics should tell you Price/performance is THE dominant metric AND that technology pricing is very elastic in the face of disruptive tech. If that guy can wait a few months...why not save the money? It's simply a time/value calculation on his part. Is it worth him to send it back (assuming store policy allows it) and save 20%+ in a few months?

I can't say...but to think prices will remain static is bizarre.

Well, they always remain static.

 

[weberdarren97]

Like I was trying so say, the prices of new ones may drop by a small amount... But the prices of used ones will likely drop significantly because people will see them as less valuable since they'll be getting a 1080 to replace the 9xx that they're selling.

 

[wachuko]

If the card is new in the box and unwrapped... but check and make sure that you do not get hit with a restocking fee... that would negate any savings you are trying to leverage...