Nvidia RTX 50-Series GPU Prices Surge Above MSRP

MSI and Asus raise prices for RTX 5080 and 5090 models, with some cards now up to 70% higher than their original list prices.

Nvidia's RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs sold out immediately after launch, with limited stock and high demand driving prices upward.
MSI and Asus have increased prices for their RTX 50-series cards, with some models now priced $300 to $500 above MSRP.
MSI's RTX 5090 Ventus model is listed at $2,380, a 19% increase from its $1,999 MSRP, while Asus' flagship ROG Astral model costs $3,410, a 70% markup.
Tariffs on Chinese and Taiwanese goods, as well as semiconductor price hikes, are contributing to the increased costs for consumers.
Scalpers and supply shortages are exacerbating the situation, with restocks predicted to remain scarce for months.