Busting the Bubble: Ridiculously Priced RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs Soar 70% Above MSRP

The High-End GPU Market is in Chaos: Are You Prepared to Pay the Price?

When the latest Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs hit the market, many of us expected to see a stiff premium over their respective MSRPs. And boy, were we right. But the real question is, how high is too high? In this article, we’ll dive into the current state of the high-end GPU market and explore what it means for gamers and enthusiasts.

The Numbers are Staggering

According to recent findings, prices are getting out of hand. The Asus ROG Astral LC RTX 5090, for instance, is currently priced at a whopping $3,409. That’s a 30% hike over the MSRP. And that’s not all – other RTX 5090 models, like the TUF Gaming, are going for a similarly sky-high $2,749. The RTX 5080, on the other hand, is available at the MSRP of $999 for the Prime model, but others, like the TUF Gaming, come with a hefty $1,484 price tag.

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The situation is similar for MSI, with some models, like the Ventus 3X, priced at $2,379, while the Suprim Liquid SOC tops out at a mind-boggling $2,789. As you can imagine, these prices leave many of us scratching our heads.

Is This the New Reality?

The question remains: are these prices a reflection of market dynamics, or are board makers simply taking advantage of the demand? We’ll explore this topic further in our analysis below.

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Before the new Blackwell graphics cards arrived, many predicted that they could be priced significantly higher than their MSRPs. And it seems that prediction has come true, although part of the issue is that third-party board makers have slapped on even more premium after all the hoopla and stock shortages surrounding the RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs.

The Bottom Line

While it’s true that asking prices may settle down eventually, the fact remains that the high-end GPU market is in chaos. With stock vanishingly thin and scalpers driving prices through the roof, it’s no wonder many of us are left feeling frustrated.

So, how do you feel about the current state of the high-end GPU market? Share your thoughts in the comments below!