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Looks like everyone is going TSMC for their higher-end parts for the next gen cards. While TSMC is increasing capacity and they may not all be using exactly the same node/process, I don't think this bodes well for anyone's supply.

Taiwan getting crushed like a grape between China and the US is also a concerning possibility. Five of six of TSMCs current high-end fabs are on Taiwan and the sixth is on the Chinese mainland (and would probably be siezed in the event of open hostilities). They are building a major new one in AZ that should be operational by late 2023, but if TSMC Taiwanese fabs suffer significant interruption in production, they sure aren't going to be prioritizing video card ASICs.

Don't think about that stuff. What happens in the world is out of control. Enjoy what you have atm.

 

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I have what I have--and am able to enjoy it--precisely because I have a degree of awareness of the world around me that allows me to anticipate, prepare for, and better adapt to changes that affect me.

My ability to influence global events may be limited, but I have a great deal of control over how I react to them.



Unless it's obviously trash, I plan on getting the fastest Alchemist part around release. Best way to learn about something and inform future purchases is to try it.

As far as aesthetics go, there will likely be a variety of options from AIBs, but I don't really give a piss about aesthetics...function is what counts.

Hopefully intel succeed. We need more players to keep Gpu prices in check. At some point the supply chain shortage and logistics issue will be gone.