Nvidia RTX 50 series cards are back in stock, but only for those with deep pockets
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Since launch, Nvidia has been experiencing severe stock shortages of its RTX 50 series graphics cards. Many models have had the ‘Out of Stock' notification slapped on them for some time. Some models from Gigabyte, ASUS, MSI, and Zotac are now starting to trickle back onto shelves. However, if you want one, you’d better be prepared for the prices.
A few Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080 models are now available at Newegg. These come from a variety of brands. However, the laws of supply and demand are still very much in force, and as such, the prices have taken a hefty jump over the MSRP.
RTX 5070
- Zotac Solid GeForce RTX 5070 – $699
- Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 OC – $739
- Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5070 – $769
- Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 – $699 RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5080
- GPU: GB205-300
- CUDA Cores: 6,144
- VRAM: 12GB GDDR7
- Memory bus width: 192-bit
- Base/Boost clock speed: 2,330/2,610MHz
- TBP: 250W
Demand outstrips supply
It must be emphasized that these are prices from Newegg, a reputable and recognised retailer, not some shady third-party on eBay. This serves to emphasise how severe the stock supply problem is.
The best deal currently available is the Zotac Solid GeForce RTX 5070, which is currently listed at $699, $149 over the MSRP. Other models have seen even steeper price hikes. The Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5070 is priced at $770, which is a massive $220 above the MSRP. Granted, this is a top-end model with premium features such as a dual BIOS toggle, RGB fans, and factory overclock, but that level of increase is still eye-watering.
When it comes to the RTX 5080, the prices start to skyrocket. The least expensive model currently on Newegg is the Gigabyte Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC is priced at $1,540, an increase of $540 over the MSRP. The white version of the Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5080 was currently listed at $1,630, though that appears to have been removed or sold out.
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