Tag: PowerGPU

March 15, 2025
RTX 5090 Price Gouging: Gaming PC Maker Shocked by $3,000+ GPU
Key Takeaways
1. The RTX 5090 is the top-performing GPU in the RTX 50 series, but it has very low availability, making it hard to find at a fair price even 1.5 months post-launch.
2. Price gouging is a major issue, with distributors quoting prices between $3,050 and $3,100 for basic RTX 5090 cards, affecting system builders like PowerGPU.
3. There is significantly more availability of RDNA 4 RX 9000 GPUs compared to the RTX 50 series, highlighting a disparity in stock levels.
4. The struggles of companies like PowerGPU to obtain RTX 5090s at reasonable prices raise concerns about scalping and price inflation for consumers.
5. Nvidia needs to take action to address the availability and pricing issues surrounding the RTX 5090.
Much has been discussed regarding the poor debut of the RTX 50 series. Interestingly, the top-performing GPU in this series, the RTX 5090, has the least availability. Even after 1.5 months since it was released, finding the RTX 5090 at a fair price is nearly impossible.
Price Gouging Issues
The situation is so bad that even system builders are affected by RTX 5090 price hikes. A recent video from PowerGPU’s CEO on X highlights the challenges in obtaining RTX 5090s from distributors post-launch. More troubling is that a company like PowerGPU is unable to acquire these GPUs at a reasonable cost. The CEO mentioned that distributors are quoting prices between $3,050 and $3,100 for even the most basic RTX 5090 AIB cards. He conveyed that the PowerGPU team feels “gross” and “disgusted” about this whole scenario.
Comparison with RX 9000 GPUs
The founder of PowerGPU also claims there is significantly more availability of the RDNA 4 RX 9000 GPUs compared to the RTX 50 series. Previously, we covered how PowerGPU highlighted a striking contrast in stock between the RX 9070 XT and the RTX 5090.
This predicament for PowerGPU sheds light on the extent of scalping and price inflation. If businesses that have contracts and connections with distributors are struggling to obtain RTX 5090s without facing outrageous prices, it raises questions about what ordinary consumers can do. We can only wish for Nvidia to take quick actions to rectify this situation.
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Tags: PowerGPU, price gouging, RTX 5090
March 14, 2025
Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GeForce RTX 5090 Stock Disparity Revealed
Key Takeaways
1. The GeForce RTX 5090 is hard to find, despite over half of Nvidia’s RTX 50 series being available.
2. AMD has a large inventory of Radeon RX 9070 XT cards, while the RTX 5090 is scarce.
3. RTX 5090 and 5080 have long waiting times of 3-4 months and 2 months, respectively.
4. Other models like AMD’s RX 9070 and Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti are readily available, but stock varies by retailer.
5. Nvidia appears to favor certain companies for GPU distribution, leaving many consumers without options.
Even with over half of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series now available, securing one has been quite difficult, especially for those wanting the high-end RTX 5090. Those trying to buy pre-built computers just to get these popular GPUs aren’t having much luck either. PowerGPU, a system integrator from North Carolina, recently highlighted how challenging the situation is.
AMD vs Nvidia Inventory
In a recent post on X titled “AMD inventory vs Nvidia inventory,” there’s a striking image showing more than 70 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards piled up beside a solitary GeForce RTX 5090. At first, it seems exaggerated, and perhaps PowerGPU does have more hidden away. However, checking the company’s PC building tool shows a waiting time of 3 to 4 months for the RTX 5090 and around two months for the RTX 5080.
Availability of Other Models
In contrast, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070, along with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, are readily available for installation. However, the availability can differ from one OEM to another. For instance, CyberPowerPC, another system integrator, has no RTX 5090-powered systems left, while they can be found easily on the websites of Alienware and Origin PC.
Regardless of the situation, it appears Nvidia is favoring certain companies over others. Unfortunately, end users are still left empty-handed and likely will be for the next few weeks. Nevertheless, the wait might be worthwhile if the 32 GB Radeon RX 9070 XTX, a graphics card that AMD claims doesn’t exist, is released sometime in the first half of 2025.
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Tags: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, Nvidia RTX 5090, PowerGPU