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GIGABYTE Reportedly Hikes GPU Pricing by Up to 40% in Japan

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GIGABYTE is reportedly implementing a round of GPU price hikes ranging from 20% to 40%, depending on the model. According to Japanese hardware distributor CFD-BIZ, these price increases have been officially in effect since August 1st. While the specific GPU models affected by this pricing strategy are not yet known, CFD-BIZ noted that some existing orders might not be shipped. Any outstanding orders that haven't been shipped are at risk of being canceled, and CFD-BIZ may contact customers individually to discuss cancellations depending on the order. Since each order is unique, the distributor might be able to fulfill some at current prices, but new prices are now in place for future orders. PC DIY hardware enthusiasts in Asia are facing challenges, as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 graphics card prices have reportedly increased by up to 30% in South Korea , depending on the model. The falling value of the Japanese Yen might be contributing to an additional 10% price difference, as the supply of

First report: More GPU price hikes loom for Asia as Japanese distributor warns of new increases — CFD Sales signals 20% to 40% higher prices on Gigabyte graphics card orders starting this month — tomshardware.com, 7d