• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Digital Phablet
  • Home
  • NewsLatest
  • Technology
    • Education Tech
    • Home Tech
    • Office Tech
    • Fintech
    • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Gaming
  • Smartphones
  • AI
  • Reviews
  • Interesting
  • How To
  • Home
  • NewsLatest
  • Technology
    • Education Tech
    • Home Tech
    • Office Tech
    • Fintech
    • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Gaming
  • Smartphones
  • AI
  • Reviews
  • Interesting
  • How To
No Result
View All Result
Digital Phablet
No Result
View All Result

Home » RTX 50-Series Price Hikes Show More Than Just Scalpers Issues

RTX 50-Series Price Hikes Show More Than Just Scalpers Issues

Rukhsar Rehman by Rukhsar Rehman
March 17, 2025
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
RTX 50-Series Price Hikes Show More Than Just Scalpers Issues
ADVERTISEMENT

Upon launch, Nvidia’s RTX 50 series encountered significant challenges. Now, six weeks later, those issues persist, primarily revolving around pricing and availability. It’s not just scalpers inflating prices; Asus has recently increased the costs of several of its top graphics cards by several hundred dollars, completely disregarding the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP).

Whether you’re browsing the Asus Store or looking for specific GPUs, locating one that sells at MSRP is incredibly difficult. This isn’t necessarily surprising. Asus, as a partner for Nvidia and AMD, creates its own iterations of GPUs, which typically come with a higher price tag due to enhancements like better cooling systems and increased overclocking capabilities. While premium prices are expected, it’s reasonable to assume that add-in board manufacturers (AIBs) would still feature a selection of models at MSRP.

Though higher prices are somewhat anticipated, the ongoing price increases are concerning.

As reported by VideoCardz, Asus has adjusted the pricing for its RTX 5090 graphics cards. The flagship model, the ROG Astral LC, remains at its already exorbitant price of $3,410; this is the price for the liquid-cooled version. In comparison, the air-cooled variant has surged to $3,360, only slightly less than its liquid-cooled counterpart and a staggering $280 higher than before.

Prices for the RTX 5090 at Asus Store.
Asus

The prices for the TUF models have also increased, with the overclocked version now priced at $3,000, while the non-OC variant costs $2,760. These figures are significantly above the original MSRP of $1,999 for the RTX 5090 that was set back in January.

Lower-tier GPUs aren’t immune to these price hikes either. The AMD RX 9070 XT is unavailable at its MSRP, while Nvidia’s supposedly $550 model has climbed to $700 and even higher.

This is a challenging time for PC gamers. Some RTX 5090 cards are being listed for as much as $6,000, primarily due to scalper activities, though such prices are rare. The persistent lack of availability paired with the high demand for these new GPUs is pushing prices upward. While there is hope that they might someday return to MSRP, such a prospect doesn’t seem likely in the near future.

Tags: price hikesproblemRTX 50-seriesscalpers
ADVERTISEMENT
Rukhsar Rehman

Rukhsar Rehman

A University of California alumna with a background in mass communication, she now resides in Singapore and covers tech with a global perspective.

Related Posts

Apple Price Hikes Are Closer Than Expected With iPhone 17
News

Apple Price Hikes Are Closer Than Expected With iPhone 17

May 12, 2025
First GPU Price Hikes, Now Motherboards May See Higher Costs
News

First GPU Price Hikes, Now Motherboards May See Higher Costs

April 22, 2025
Nvidia GPUs May Not Have A Pricing Issue After All
News

Nvidia GPUs May Not Have A Pricing Issue After All

March 20, 2025
Nvidia Alerts Gamers About Upcoming GPU Shortage
News

AMD’s New GPUs Might Face A Surprise Motherboard Issue

March 5, 2025
Next Post

Unlocking the Mega Edition Token for the Regretavator Hunt

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 Digital Phablet

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Technology
    • Education Tech
    • Home Tech
    • Office Tech
    • Fintech
    • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Gaming
  • Smartphones

© 2025 Digital Phablet