Nvidia raised prices on most graphics cards early this year after new export rules came into effect. The company moved some production to Arizona factories instead of Taiwan. American factories cost more money to run than Asian plants, and materials and shipping also became more expensive for the tech maker. Nvidia changed prices to keep making the same profit as before.
Stores in Europe have not raised their prices much for regular shoppers. Many sellers keep old price tags even though they pay more to Nvidia. Gamers can still find cards without major price jumps for a short time. Nvidia also created a special H20 chip that can legally ship to Chinese markets. This new chip works around the strict rules about what tech can leave America.
Nvidia must follow government rules but also stay cheaper than other brands. Making chips in America helps the company better comply with export laws. Higher list prices help cover the extra costs of American production. Stores might use old stock or take smaller profits right now. Prices will likely go up for everyone when current supplies run out.
Stores in Europe have not raised their prices much for regular shoppers. Many sellers keep old price tags even though they pay more to Nvidia. Gamers can still find cards without major price jumps for a short time. Nvidia also created a special H20 chip that can legally ship to Chinese markets. This new chip works around the strict rules about what tech can leave America.
Nvidia must follow government rules but also stay cheaper than other brands. Making chips in America helps the company better comply with export laws. Higher list prices help cover the extra costs of American production. Stores might use old stock or take smaller profits right now. Prices will likely go up for everyone when current supplies run out.
