Hardware Price Tracking
Track CPU and GPU prices over time. See six months of price history with trend indicators so you can tell a real deal from a fake discount.
Illustrative data. The price history below is simulated to demonstrate the tool, not scraped from live retailers. Treat the trends as an example of how price tracking works rather than as current market pricing.
How to buy hardware at the right time
PC component prices move constantly, and the swing between a good and a bad moment to buy is frequently 20% or more on the same part. Knowing the rhythm is worth more than any single deal.
Prices follow a predictable shape
A component launches at or above MSRP, drifts down over the following months as supply catches up, then falls sharply when a successor is announced. The best value is usually found one generation behind, shortly after the replacement launches — the part has not become slower, but it has become considerably cheaper.
When to buy and when to wait
- Late November — Black Friday remains the single best window for components.
- Just after a launch — the previous generation drops sharply while remaining perfectly capable.
- Avoid launch week — scarcity pushes prices above MSRP, and early stock sometimes has issues.
- Avoid the run-up to a launch — buying an outgoing part at full price is the worst outcome.
MSRP is a suggestion
Manufacturer pricing is a reference point, not a promise. Board partner cards with larger coolers sit above it, regional taxes and import duties push it further, and scarcity ignores it entirely. A card at MSRP is often a genuinely good price rather than the baseline.
Do not over-optimise
Waiting three months to save 8% costs you three months of using the machine. If a part is at a reasonable price and you need it now, buy it. Price tracking is most useful for avoiding clearly bad moments, not for finding a theoretical optimum.
Once you have chosen a part, check it fits your build with the GPU Size Checker and PSU Compatibility Checker.
Frequently asked questions
Is this real-time pricing?
No. The data shown is simulated to demonstrate how price tracking works. Retailer integrations for live pricing are planned but not implemented, and we would rather say so than imply the figures are current.
When is the best time to buy PC parts?
Black Friday and the weeks after a new generation launches are the two reliable windows. The worst time is the run-up to a launch, when outgoing parts still sell at full price.
Should I wait for the next generation?
If a launch is within a couple of months, waiting usually pays - either you get the new part or the current one becomes cheaper. Beyond that, you are trading real usage time for a hypothetical saving.
Are used graphics cards worth buying?
They can be excellent value, typically 30-40% below new. Buy from a seller with returns, test thoroughly on arrival, and be wary of cards used for continuous heavy workloads.