31/05/2026 10:01 pm
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I'm already getting hyped for a major overhaul in late 2026—my trusty 5700 XT is finally starting to chug in newer titles—and I've been eyeing the RX 8000 series. I did some digging on historical price trends for the 6000 and 7000 series (specifically looking at CamelCamelCamel and some old Reddit threads) and it seems like the 'sweet spot' for discounts is usually 12-18 months after launch. Since the 8000 series is rumored for an early 2025 release, that puts Black Friday 2026 right in the crosshairs for a massive price drop, right?
I'm trying to figure out if AMD is likely to get aggressive with the 8800 XT (or whatever the mid-range king ends up being) to claw back market share from Nvidia. Here’s what I’m aiming for:
- Budget: $550 max (I’m firm on this)
- Use case: 1440p ultrawide gaming (mostly RPGs like Starfield or whatever the next Witcher-tier game is)
- Power: Must work with my current 650W PSU—I really don't want to swap that out yet.
I’ve been building PCs since the Athlon days but this specific timing feels tricky. Most 'leaks' just talk about the launch specs, not the long-term pricing strategy or MSRP stability. If the supply is as good as the 7000 series was, do we think we'll see those $100+ price cuts by BF 2026, or is the mid-range market gonna stay inflated? I might be overthinking the 'wait' vs 'buy now' cycle again...
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31/05/2026 10:25 pm
I’m no expert—wait, I just researched this last week—and seeing the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB prices, I found:
- Patience usually beats the hype.
- Open-box deals are budget gold.
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31/05/2026 10:35 pm
So funny you ask this — last summer I tried to time a purchase for the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB and learned that waiting for the 18-month mark is a gamble. Stock often evaporates before the deepest discounts hit. @Reply #1 - good point! Your 650W PSU is the real constraint for a card like the AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT. An AMD Radeon RX 8700 XT is a safer fit for a 650W unit while handling 1440p ultrawide. RDNA 3 cards like the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB already pull 260W. Historical data shows mid-range cards hit MSRP stability 6 months post-launch. By Black Friday 2026, the AMD Radeon RX 8700 XT should sit well under $500. This leaves budget for a PSU upgrade if needed. Target the 12-month window for the best price-to-availability ratio.
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31/05/2026 10:01 pm
I've been through three of these launch cycles — four if you count the Polaris mess — and honestly, Black Friday 2026 for an AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT should hit that $550 mark.
- AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT: Best value, usually $100 off by year two.
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070: Better tech, but pricing stays stubborn.
I tried waiting for Vega years ago and it was garbage, things might have changed, but don't overthink it.