So I am sitting here with my 2070 Super and it is literally screaming every time I open Microsoft Flight Simulator. I am super stressed about whether I should pull the trigger on something now or just suffer until Black Friday 2026. I saw some leaked roadmaps saying the next big architecture shift wont really peak until then but then other people on Reddit were saying that supply chains are still weird and prices might not even drop that much for the high end stuff anyway. It is so confusing because one site says wait for the 50 series launch soon but then others say the really good deals and stable drivers dont happen until way later which puts me right at late 2026.

I just dont want to drop a ton of money and then see the same card for half off or see a way better card come out right after. Here is what I am dealing with:

• Budget is around $1400-$1600 max
• Need it for heavy 4K video work and VR flight sims
• I am in the US so I have access to Micro Center but the drive is like three hours
• Looking for something that will last at least 5 years

Should I just grab a 4080 super now if I see a deal or is the jump to the 2026 cards gonna be so big that I will hate myself for not waiting? The thought of my current card dying before then is giving me so much anxiety...