The Nvidia RTX 5000 series graphics cards are becoming more accessible to gamers as retailers implement discounts and offer deals. This is a welcome change from earlier in the year when these cards were difficult to find at their normal prices due to supply constraints that led to inflated pricing.
Several retailers are offering RTX 5000 series cards at or below the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). Walmart has launched its "GeForce Week" sales event, offering significant discounts on various gaming hardware, including RTX 5000 series GPUs. For example, the PNY RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM is available for $379, which is $50 below MSRP. Other deals include the PNY RTX 5080 for $929 (down from $999) and the PNY RTX 5090 OC for $1,999 (a substantial discount from its usual price). Micro Center is also offering RTX 5000 series cards at low prices.
Other deals that have been highlighted include: * PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X (16GB) for $379 at Walmart. * PNY GeForce RTX 5070 OC for $499.99 at Walmart. * MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus for $529 at Walmart. * MSI Shadow RTX 5070 3X OC for $549.99 at Walmart. * PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC for $929 at Walmart. * PNY GeForce RTX 5090 OC for $1,999 at Walmart. * MSI RTX 5060 8GB for $289 at Walmart. * PNY Epic-X RTX 5060 Ti for $379 at Walmart. * PNY RTX 5070 for $499 at Walmart.
These price drops and discounts have led to speculation that Nvidia may be clearing out inventory in anticipation of launching upgraded RTX 5000 "Super" cards. These "Super" cards are rumored to be released later this year or in early Q1 of the following year.
It's worth noting that while these price drops are good news for consumers, there's a possibility that scalpers may try to take advantage of the situation. To combat this, Nvidia has implemented a "Verified Priority Access" scheme, which allows users with an Nvidia account created before a certain date to receive special invitations to purchase Founders Edition GPUs.
Several factors have contributed to the improved availability and lower prices of RTX 5000 series cards. The GPU market has stabilized after a period of shortages and inflated prices. Demand for GPUs has also fallen, leading Nvidia and its partners to reduce prices in order to increase sales. Furthermore, the decision by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to postpone the re-imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese-made graphics cards has helped to keep prices down.
