The GPU market - summer 2018

[Dtrucksguitarfan]

I've been mining one month. I have up to 6K USD to put in a mining rig next month.  I believe that there is still money to be made in mining and there always will be.  After all, if no one is mining, the entire system collapses.

I'm trying to see into the future and guess what cards to buy right now that I can flip when Volta hits.  I expect it to launch in March or April.  As soon as those cards launch, I will ensure I am in a position to buy  at least 6 immediately. 

The question is - what cards can I buy NOW that will still have a decent resale value once the new NVIDIA cards hit.

My thinking is only the very high end cards will still be desirable, 1080ti of course, but which others?  However, I also wonder this.... so many gamers have not updated cards due to none being available... does this mean the market for used 1060 or 1070 will remain strong for several months after the next launch?

I feel like If I could buy 6 1080ti for 800-900 each, that I might be able to sell them for 650-750 or more, even after the new line launches.  What about buying 15 1060, my brain tells me the 1060 would be riskier.

One thing for sure, the 570s and 580s are probably NOT the thing for me to buy.  I have a three gpu rig now with amd. 

Opinions? Guesses?

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[oddity2505]

I see this opinion a lot on the forum that high-end cards will remain desirable longer, will drop in price less etc.
Yet I don't see people (gamers mostly) willing to pay good price for nvidia previous generation flagship cards, like 980ti or 780ti.
Whereas middle range cards like gtx 960 that were sold for 200 are rarely going for sale below 130-150 (at least where I live).
I made my choice towards 1060 last summer, more recently I am adding rigs on 1070ti. The only downside of buying tens of 1060 I see is twice the amount of space they take.

[Dtrucksguitarfan]

I see this opinion a lot on the forum that high-end cards will remain desirable longer, will drop in price less etc.
Yet I don't see people (gamers mostly) willing to pay good price for nvidia previous generation flagship cards, like 980ti or 780ti.
Whereas middle range cards like gtx 960 that were sold for 200 are rarely going for sale below 130-150 (at least where I live).
I made my choice towards 1060 last summer, more recently I am adding rigs on 1070ti. The only downside of buying tens of 1060 I see is twice the amount of space they take.

Thank you.  After reading your point, I agree.  As an ex gamer, there is no way that I would drop big money on the hottest LAST gen card when the new one just came out.

The only thing that could happen is what if nvidia brings out a mid line card first.  My memory isnt good, I guess i need to research back and see what level card they usually bring out a new line with. 

Your thinking has me thinking about a bunch of 1060s as well.

I think the new gddr6 in the new cards is going to be big for miners.

[robl450]

As has been said, the problem with 1060's is they take a ton of space compared to a 1080 that is basically 2 1060's and the 1080 doesn't use twice the electric.  Also need more rigs to run the 1060's.  I guess it doesn't matter if you have a remote location to do it, but if trying to do it in your house, there is kind of a limit to how much you can feasibly run.  Honestly I"m planning on mining right now not worrying about what could be resale value down the road. 

[skymia]

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