The GeForce RTX 5080 has skyrocketed in price in Europe to €2755 amid a shortage of RTX 5090 cards. - GameGPU
The GeForce RTX 5080 has skyrocketed in price in Europe to €2755 as a severe shortage of RTX 5090 cards triggers market disruption.
A severe shortage of RTX 5090 graphics accelerators has triggered a chain reaction in the retail computer hardware market, causing a rapid dwindling of inventory and a sharp rise in prices for GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards. After the RTX 5090 almost completely disappeared from stores due to limited chip supplies and massive buyouts for AI applications, European retailers and scalpers began massively raising prices on the remaining pre-top-end solutions.
Customers are reporting that most items are out of stock, and the few remaining units that are still available for order are being listed at abnormally high retail prices. The minimum price for the GeForce RTX 5080 in European retail chains starts at €1999 for the base model Gigabyte Aero OC SFF, while most standard versions have already surpassed the €2200 mark.
Price Surge
The Inno3D iChill X3 modification is priced at €2049, the MSI Ventus 3X OC model at €2290.97, and the Asus ROG Astral OC Edition at €2349. The most expensive solutions with massive radiators and hybrid liquid cooling, such as Gigabyte The Aorus Xtreme Waterforce and PNY Triple Fan, are offered by retailers for €2668.65 and €2755.90 respectively.
Delivery times for many items have already extended to several business days as the shortage continues to impact availability across the region.
Consumer Backlash
Concerns are growing within the community that, following the RTX 5090, the RTX 5080 graphics card will disappear from retail altogether, repeating the scenarios of past availability crises caused by the diversion of silicon wafers to AI accelerators and speculation on the secondary market.
Rapid price increases and dwindling inventory have sparked a wave of backlash among enthusiasts and casual gamers. Members of relevant communities note that at current prices, building your own gaming systems is becoming impractical, forcing consumers to postpone upgrades or consider leasing hardware.
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