In the world of computing and graphics cards, there is always something new to look forward to from the major manufacturers with every new iteration. Whether the upgrade is worth it is an entirely different question, but knowing the demand of the market, scalpers have struck with the new NVIDIA RTX series of GPUs, and the numbers being thrown about are staggering.
For a GPU that promises super-optimal performance when handling the latest game releases and supported by a robust software suite, it can be easy to understand why they are so coveted. In fact, it’s next to impossible to find one from official sources, with both available RTX 50 Series variants —RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 — selling out completely.
As expected, such a situation is likely exacerbated by scalpers looking for quick profits. Many listings for the RTX series GPUs have quickly surfaced, and it makes for scary browsing. On sites like eBay, the RTX 5090 is being sold for around US$6,500, which is more than three times its original asking price.
This stark rise in resale prices has also prompted third-party manufacturers to up their own offerings as well, which is not unheard of for official products. For instance, the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 has seen its original price of US$1,999 jump to US$2,799. That’s nearly a 50% jump for consumers to stomach, and if you are desperately seeking to add the new RTX series into your build, that price is a high one to pay.
RTX Series Singapore Prices
For reference, here’s what you are going to pay in Singapore:
GeForce RTX 5090 cards:
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB OC Edition – $5,399
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 32GB OC Edition – $4,999
- Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Xtreme Waterforce 32G – $5,299
- Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice 32G – $5,199
- Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Master 32G – $5,169
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming OC 32G – $4,899
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC – TBC
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G Vanguard SOC Launch Edition – TBC
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 132G Gaming Trio OC – TBC
- Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 AMP Extreme Infinity – N/A
- Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC – N/A
GeForce RTX 5080 cards
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC Edition – $2,699
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC Edition – $2,399
- ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC Edition – $2,099
- Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G – $2,569
- Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Master Ice 16G – $2,499
- Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Master 16G – $2,469
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Aero OC SFF 16G – $2,269
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G – $2,169
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Suprim SOC – $2,149
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Vanguard SOC Launch Edition – $2,095
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Gaming Trio OC – $1,999
- Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity – $1,999
- Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid OC – $1,899
Unfortunately, it appears that things will not be changing anytime soon. NVIDIA has yet to comment on the stock situation, or if measures are being implemented to deal with the scalping. So, for now, consumers hoping to embrace the new wave of GPUs will either have to sit tight and wait or give in to the demands of scalpers and pay through their noses.
