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GPU Price Surge Due to AI-Driven Memory Shortage
Graphics card prices, including the RTX 5090 nearing $5,000, surge sharply as GDDR7 memory supply is diverted toward AI hardware production.
- GPU Prices Surge Again as RTX 5090 Nears $5,000 and Mid-Range Cards Face Steep Markups
New pricing data shows graphics card costs climbing sharply in the past month, with Nvidia's RTX 5090 now selling for roughly $5,000 and several other RTX 50-series cards well above their launch prices, as GDDR7 memory supply is reportedly diverted toward AI hardware.