A standard RTX 5090 now costs $5,090, making Nvidia's flagship price painfully appropriate
As we noted in our recent graphics card pricing feature that shows just how quickly prices are rising, the RTX 5090 was around $4,900 in the US recently. Read Entire Article
The RTX 5090, Nvidia's flagship graphics card, has skyrocketed in price to $5,090, leaving many consumers shocked. The card, which was initially launched at $1,999, has seen a massive surge in price, jumping 41% in the past six months alone. This makes the RTX 5090 145% above its original suggested retail price (MSRP). In fact, many regular models have reached the eye-watering price of $5,090, matching the cost of an Asus TUF Gaming OC card.
One of the priciest variants, the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z, is equipped with a powerful 1,000W power supply, a carbon fiber backplate, and an attached AIO liquid cooler. Even more extravagant, the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 is listed at $5,740. However, these premium editions come with a premium price tag, and there's speculation about whether anyone is actually purchasing these cards.
The question remains, can the RTX 5090 keep up with the ever-increasing demands of gaming at higher resolutions, such as 6K, when it fails to deliver the required performance? Moreover, concerns arise about the potential for continuing price hikes across the board for graphics cards. The cancellation of the RTX 5000 Super series and the uncertainty surrounding the pricing of upcoming RTX 6000-series cards add to the uncertainty. The RTX 5090 is now priced at $6,090, hinting at the steep costs that lie ahead.
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