The RTX 5080 was released at the end of January this year, but shortly after, it faced stock shortages and price hikes. This was mainly due to extremely high demand, with scalpers taking advantage of the situation by reselling the card at absurd prices. Now, the stock and pricing issues have finally started to settle, and you can currently grab three RTX 5080 models for less than MSRP.

Overclockers UK, a popular online retailer, is currently selling three RTX 5080 models below MSRP. However, these aren't brand new, as each card is listed as a B Grade item. While that might be a deal-breaker for some, it's probably not as bad as you may think.

According to Overclockers UK, B Grade products may be items that have been returned. They may have damaged packaging, missing accessories, or both. Some might have minor scratches, but there are no technical faults with the product itself. In short, the cards should work perfectly fine. To make things even better, OcUK is also offering a 6-month warranty, so you’re covered in case something goes wrong.

In any case, the first B Grade GPU available is the Zotac RTX 5080 Solid Core 16GB, listed for £899.99. Next is the Palit RTX 5080 Gaming Pro, also priced at £899.99. The third and final B Grade model is the Zotac RTX 5080 Solid Core OC, listed for £919.99. The original MSRP of the RTX 5080 is £949, so all three cards are being sold well below that. And since third-party models like these usually go for more than MSRP, picking up a B Grade card can help you save a good amount of money, making it easier to upgrade to the RTX 50-series.

Also, keep in mind that deals like this don't come around often, so it's a good idea to grab a card while you can. Overclockers UK is also offering a B Grade RTX 5090 for less than MSRP, so if you're aiming for the flagship model, it's worth checking out as well.

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