More GPU price hikes loom for Asia as Japanese distributor warns of new increases — CFD Sales signals 20% to 40% higher prices on Gigabyte graphics card orders starting this month
Japanese technology supplier and distributor confirms that the Gigabyte graphics card will cost between 20% and 40% more due to a new price increase.
The graphics card market is facing another wave of price increases, this time originating in Japan. CFD Sales Inc., a prominent distributor in the region, has announced a 20% to 40% price hike for Gigabyte graphics cards starting August 1, 2026. The company attributes the increase to a recent price revision by the manufacturer. While the announcement has raised concerns for consumers, it is feared that the hikes may extend to other brands and eventually reach the United States.
The rising prices are linked to the surge in demand for AI hardware, which has placed strain on memory chip production and increased costs for mainstream graphics cards. Though some U.S. retailers have not yet received official notice of price adjustments, they have heard about increased graphics card prices in Taiwan, likely due to Nvidia's actions.
The situation is expected to worsen as popular models like the GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 9070 may approach the $900 mark, making them significantly less valuable compared to their launch MSRP.
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