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They might even put reasonable amount of RAM on reasonably priced models... Why can I not get 16GB on some 700€ gaming cpu... I can get CPU+Mobo+32GB ram for around same... I just hope this intentional kneecapping ends so I can get something that can be used for a few years.

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If you can't use a "reasonably priced model" GPU for "a few years", I'm really confused as to what you're doing. I know people still using 1080's and 1080Ti's and playing pretty much anything they want to, and I only just upgraded from a 2070 Super to a 7800 XT (with 16GB of RAM on it, even) this summer.

Margins on datacenter GPUs will probably always be better than consumer. As long as thats the case they need to segment to stop datacenters from using consumer products so I've got a feeling that you will never be able to buy a consumer nvidia product with a reasonable amount of RAM. Maybe intel will release one to get some hype for their gpu line?

Does that mean that datacenter hardware might be a cost wise option for making a home lab PC soon?

Probably better to just throw your workload on the cloud unless you're using it close to 24/7.

A GPU is an accessory to the real product you’re buying: a driver to interface with your software. Datacenter GPUs have drivers that are woefully inadequate for gaming.

I’m just thinking that maybe trading a decent used sedan for a slightly shinier ARPG isn’t the wisest move I could be making.

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