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> Intel takes advantage of this by launching the Arc B580 at $250, undercutting both competitors while offering 12 GB of VRAM. Not sure where you got that 350

> Intel takes advantage of this by launching the Arc B580 at $250, undercutting both competitors while offering 12 GB of VRAM. Not sure where you got that 350 EUR number for B580?

xmodem 2y ago
330 EUR is roughly reflective of the street price of the B580 in Europe. For example: https://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/12GB-ASRock-Intel-ARC-B580-Challenger-12GO-Intel-VGA-Card_1604523.html https://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/12GB-ASRock-Inte... (~327 EUR) https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-guardian-12gb-gddr6-graphics-card-gra-spk-03945.html https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-guardi... (~330 EUR) https://www.inet.se/produkt/5414587/acer-arc-b580-12gb-nitro-oc https://www.inet.se/produkt/5414587/acer-arc-b580-12gb-nitro... (~336 EUR)
- KronisLV 2y ago
  Can confirm, bought mine for about 350 EUR in Latvia from a store that's known to add a bit of markup on things. Though the market is particularly bad here, because an RTX 3060 12 GB (not Ti) costs between 310 - 370 EUR and an RX 7600 XT is between 370 - 420 EUR. Either way, I'm happy that these cards exist because Battlemage is noticeably better than Alchemist in my experience (previously had an A580, now it's my current backup instead of the old RX 570 or RX 580) and it's good to have entry/mid level cards.
AnotherGoodName 2y ago
On Newegg the cheapest in stock is USD$370 as an example. This is consistent for Intel cards unfortunately. The reviews will say "decent value at RRP" but Intel cards never ever sell anywhere near RRP meaning that when it comes down to it you're much better off not going Intel. I feel like reviews should all acknowledge this fact by now. "Would be decent value at RRP but not recommended since Intel cards are always %50 over RRP".
- muststopmyths 2y ago
  I bought the Asus version of the B580 at MSRP of $280 on launch day. Central Computers in the SF Bay Area keeps them at MSRP. They may not be in stock online, but the stores frequently have stock, especially San Mateo. Not useful to people outside the area, but then Microcenter also sells at MSRP. So there are non-scalping stores out there. The trick is to jump on the stock when it arrives.
- compsciphd 2y ago
  newegg doesn't have any stock of B580s at hte moment, you're looking at 3rd party sellers who are raising prices (and hence why have stock). https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=b580&N=8000 https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=b580&N=8000 to see sold by newegg stock.

> Intel takes advantage of this by launching the Arc B580 at $250, undercutting both competitors while offering 12 GB of VRAM. Not sure where you got that 350 EUR number for B580?

xmodem 2y ago

330 EUR is roughly reflective of the street price of the B580 in Europe. For example: https://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/12GB-ASRock-Intel-ARC-B580-Challenger-12GO-Intel-VGA-Card_1604523.html https://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/12GB-ASRock-Inte... (~327 EUR) https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-guardian-12gb-gddr6-graphics-card-gra-spk-03945.html https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-guardi... (~330 EUR) https://www.inet.se/produkt/5414587/acer-arc-b580-12gb-nitro-oc https://www.inet.se/produkt/5414587/acer-arc-b580-12gb-nitro... (~336 EUR)

KronisLV 2y ago
Can confirm, bought mine for about 350 EUR in Latvia from a store that's known to add a bit of markup on things. Though the market is particularly bad here, because an RTX 3060 12 GB (not Ti) costs between 310 - 370 EUR and an RX 7600 XT is between 370 - 420 EUR. Either way, I'm happy that these cards exist because Battlemage is noticeably better than Alchemist in my experience (previously had an A580, now it's my current backup instead of the old RX 570 or RX 580) and it's good to have entry/mid level cards.

AnotherGoodName 2y ago

On Newegg the cheapest in stock is USD$370 as an example. This is consistent for Intel cards unfortunately. The reviews will say "decent value at RRP" but Intel cards never ever sell anywhere near RRP meaning that when it comes down to it you're much better off not going Intel. I feel like reviews should all acknowledge this fact by now. "Would be decent value at RRP but not recommended since Intel cards are always %50 over RRP".

muststopmyths 2y ago
I bought the Asus version of the B580 at MSRP of $280 on launch day. Central Computers in the SF Bay Area keeps them at MSRP. They may not be in stock online, but the stores frequently have stock, especially San Mateo. Not useful to people outside the area, but then Microcenter also sells at MSRP. So there are non-scalping stores out there. The trick is to jump on the stock when it arrives.
compsciphd 2y ago
newegg doesn't have any stock of B580s at hte moment, you're looking at 3rd party sellers who are raising prices (and hence why have stock). https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=b580&N=8000 https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=b580&N=8000 to see sold by newegg stock.