According to a Weibo leaker cited by TechPowerUp, memory manufacturers are planning 4GB and 6GB GDDR7 chips for 2027-2028, which could significantly increase VRAM capacities for GPUs without wider memory buses. Current 2GB GDDR7 modules in the RTX 5090 limit VRAM, while 3GB versions face high costs. The leaker suggests 4GB chips might become cost-effective for mainstream GPUs, while 6GB modules could target workstations. However, the timeline remains unconfirmed for alignment with upcoming GPU generations.
A rare ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090, signed by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, is set for auction via Bonhams. The card, part of a limited 30th-anniversary edition, was reportedly acquired through a second-hand market and remains unopened. The user, a 3D artist, plans to auction it between October 4-14 with an estimated $10,000-$15,000 price range, far exceeding the GPU's original MSRP. The card was previously showcased by ASUS in a 2023 video.
Walmart is offering MSI's RTX 5090 Gaming Trio for $4,299 during its GeForce Week event, a significant discount compared to third-party prices exceeding $8,000. Despite being above the $1,999 MSRP, the deal is described as a rare opportunity by Tom's Hardware. The article highlights the scarcity of RTX 5090s, with most available only through third-party sellers at inflated prices.