Nvidia’s RTX 50 GPUs are expected to be priced at almost twice what you originally paid at launch.

Nvidia’s RTX 50 GPUs are expected to be priced at almost twice what you originally paid at launch.

      Reports of price increases for Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs indicate that some models have nearly doubled in price since their launch, primarily due to heightened demand from AI data centers.

      I recall when a $999 GPU seemed to fall into the “expensive yet reasonable” category, a purchase that many saved for months to assemble their ideal gaming PC. Nvidia is about to redefine that price as feeling quite reasonable.

      In January, it was reported that AMD and Nvidia had alerted board partners about forthcoming price hikes.

      So, what are the actual price increases?

      A week later, these claims were backed by a report indicating a price rise of approximately 15-20% across Nvidia's entire RTX 50 range. Nearly six months on, actual figures have emerged, and they are somewhat alarming.

      According to the current rates in the Chinese market, which may adjust slightly once US prices are announced, the RTX 5060 Ti could cost around $783, a jump from its $429 launch price. The RTX 5070 is projected to approach $973, while the RTX 5070 Ti could reach $1,408, nearly double their original launch prices of $549 and $749, respectively.

      The highest-end models are taking the biggest blow, mainly because their starting prices were already excessive. The RTX 5080, originally priced at $999 at launch, is reportedly rising to about $1,845, and the flagship RTX 5090 is surging from $1,999 to an astonishing $3,843.

      What’s driving this trend?

      Compounding the issue is that these reflect Nvidia's base prices. Cards from board partners that feature custom cooling or factory overclocks will likely cost even more. The main factor driving this surge isn’t gaming demand; it’s AI.

      Nvidia’s data center sector, which generates significant revenue, has created a situation where GPU manufacturing capacity is limited and more profitable. As a result, consumer-grade gaming cards are increasingly seen as a lower priority.

      If you currently own a GPU, this might be the year to make it last. With rising console prices and these developments, PC gaming is on the verge of becoming a truly expensive pursuit. At this pace, constructing a gaming rig could soon necessitate higher-end budgets by default.

      If this trend continues, expect AMD to follow suit with similar increases rather than notably undercutting Nvidia, as both companies are ultimately vying for the same limited manufacturing capacity at TSMC.

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      With GTA 6 set to dominate November, unless the Ocarina of Time Remake has something to contribute.

      If there’s any game that can launch alongside GTA 6, it’s Ocarina of Time Remake.

      When a significant studio or publisher releases a legacy AAA title, other companies typically steer clear of scheduling their releases around the same time to avoid losing sales to the more prominent game. Thus, when Grand Theft Auto 6 finally confirmed its release date, it was evident that no one else would be launching their game in the same month.

      However, another game developer may be posing a challenge with its own heavyweight. A recent find on Nintendo’s UK store has led to speculation that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake might debut on November 12, just one week before GTA 6 is set to release on November 19.

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      AMD has unveiled the RX 9050 GPU, showcasing more than just a budget option in these challenging times for gaming.

      The RX 9050 also includes a 4GB variant for system integrators.

      AMD has announced the Radeon RX 9050, an entry-level RDNA 4 graphics card designed for 1080p gaming. The retail model features 8GB of GDDR6 memory and is said to start at $279, although its availability is restricted to the Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America regions.

      The card offers 16 compute units, 1,024 stream processors, and operates at a board power of 92W. AMD asserts that it can achieve 96 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 and 131 fps in Forza Horizon 6 at 1080p on medium settings. Nevertheless, the launch also includes a less appealing 4GB option for prebuilt gaming PCs.

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      Your GTA 6 'physical copy' might expire before you even play it.

      Rockstar has confirmed that download codes for Japanese PS5 will not remain valid indefinitely.

      The situation regarding GTA 6's "physical" edition has taken another turn. Rockstar has stated on its official site that PS5 download codes included with physical copies of Grand Theft Auto VI sold in Japan will expire 170 days following the game's launch date on November 19, 2026. This means that players who do not redeem the code by approximately May 8, 2027, might end up with nothing more than an empty game

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Nvidia’s RTX 50 GPUs are expected to be priced at almost twice what you originally paid at launch.

According to reports, Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are experiencing significant price hikes, with the RTX 5090 possibly increasing to around $3,843 from its initial launch price of $1,999.