– My boyfriend has been waiting for GPU prices to drop for over half a year now. From eyeing the 4070 Ti Super last year to the newly released 5070 Ti, he keeps saying they’re too expensive, insisting on waiting for 618 sales. Meanwhile, his current graphics card is practically on its last legs, yet he still checks daily price updates religiously, hoping for that magical price drop.
– Though there’s no special occasion coming up, watching his endless waiting game was breaking my heart. I decided to surprise him – why wait when he could enjoy it now? After a solid week of research across multiple platforms, I pulled the trigger on an ASUS TUF 5070 Ti for 8,399. Why ASUS despite the premium? Simple – he’s a die-hard ASUS fan (his entire setup is ASUS!), plus their stellar reputation for reliability and customer service sealed the deal.
– The delivery days were pure anticipation! I kept imagining his reaction when he’d see it. Finally, on Friday, the prized GPU arrived. I rushed home early, set up perfect lighting, and arranged the card ceremoniously on his desk. When he walked in… complete shock. He froze in the doorway for a full 30 seconds, eyes wide as saucers.
Then came the heartbreaking words: “Return it… it’s too expensive.” No way was I giving up my carefully planned surprise! He argued passionately – about the 2000+ premium, how even a budget model would suffice, that he wanted to buy it himself. When he said he was touched but wanted to reward me with a bag instead.
.. well, let’s just say happy tears flowed. After much back-and-forth, he reluctantly posed for some photos with his “dream card” before insisting I return it. Now he’s back to hunting for budget options and tracking daily price fluctuations.
– But here’s the thing – I’m determined to get him that GPU! Any recommendations for good-value 5070 Ti models? Or if you spot any upcoming price drops/subsidies, please alert me! Just learned about a recent TUF national subsidy on Taobao that brought it down to 7000+… and I missed it! Heartbroken! Please keep me posted on deals – your help means the world!
Isabella Campbell 
Mason Jensen 
Gemma King
That’s such a relatable situation! I feel like waiting for the “perfect” price is never-ending sometimes. It sounds like your boyfriend’s patience paid off in the end though, even if it was a bit stressful at first.
I feel like your boyfriend in this situation! Waiting forever for prices to drop can be tough, but sometimes it’s better to just pull the trigger and upgrade before something dies completely. Hope he finds another good deal soon!
I feel like your boyfriend in this situation! It’s so frustrating when you’re attached to the idea of waiting for a deal but end up stuck with outdated hardware. I hope he finds a good sale soon, but in the meantime, maybe consider a more affordable GPU for you to use in the future?
I totally get where your boyfriend is coming from, GPUs are so unpredictable. It’s frustrating when you need an upgrade but just can’t justify the cost, especially if his current card is barely hanging on. I hope he finds a good deal soon because gaming performance must be suffering!