Newegg ups costs of RTX 50 sequence GPUs, cites “tariffs” as the explanation why

Over the previous couple of days, RTX 50 sequence GPUs have seen important worth hikes, whether or not from scalpers or board partners like ASUS and MSI, who are charging as much as $3,409 and $2,799 for their RTX 5090 GPUs, respectively. The scenario is not a lot better at on-line retailers like Newegg, as they’ve additionally elevated the costs of RTX 5080 GPUs by greater than $100.

This comes after Newegg lately posted an replace on X about an RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 restock, urging customers to behave quick as a result of restricted provide. In response, one consumer requested Newegg, “Did the pricing go up on 5080s?” to which the retailer replied, “Yeah, tariffs.” Whereas this isn’t one thing Newegg has management over, it simply goes to indicate that these hoping to get an RTX 50 sequence GPU at MSRP aren’t going to have a lot luck discovering one.

All RTX 50 sequence are out of inventory on Newegg now

All RTX 50 sequence GPUs are at present out of inventory on Newegg, so we will not present precise pricing particulars for every SKU. Nevertheless, it seems that the retailer has introduced costs again to MSRP now that they’re not out there. We are saying this as a result of a Reddit user lately posted about Newegg’s worth improve on three totally different RTX 5080 GPUs earlier than they offered out:

• ZOTAC Gaming SOLID GeForce RTX 5080: $1,150 → $1,270
• GIGABYTE Gaming GeForce RTX 5080: $1,200 → $1,320
• GIGABYTE WINDFORCE GeForce RTX 5080: $1,000 → $1,100

Now, all three GPUs are listed at their authentic MSRP, and even beneath it in Zotac’s case, suggesting that Newegg may be adjusting costs to draw extra patrons. That mentioned, we do know from Newegg’s official X put up that the pricing was certainly elevated, but it surely’s unusual to see the identical mannequin not at present listed on the alleged increased worth.