NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 is in stock at Newegg, but you won’t like the new pricing

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NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 is back in stock, but it’s not all good news.

Even though there are a few genuine Gigabyte RTX 5080 graphics cards available directly from Newegg (without any potential unverified third-party sellers), you’ll still have to spare some additional money to purchase one.

It’s been clear for some time now that the approximately $999 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) set by NVIDIA for its RTX 5080 Founders Edition GPUs doesn’t extend to cards manufactured by third-party companies like Gigabyte. The evidence is in these prices escalating well beyond $1,500.

The Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 5080 is priced at $1,539.99 on Newegg, whereas the Gigabyte AORUS Master Ice RTX 5080 with a stylish white finish retails for $1,629.99.

Or, in another way:

The cost of the Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 5080 is $1,539.99 on Newegg, while the Gigabyte AORUS Master Ice RTX 5080 with a modern white design goes for $1,629.99.

Or yet another option:

At Newegg, you can get the Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 5080 for $1,539.99, whereas the Gigabyte AORUS Master Ice RTX 5080 with its sleek white exterior is available for $1,629.99.

I suggest buying your RTX 5080 straight from an established retailer

At any point in time, you’ll find numerous NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs being sold online. However, many of these listings are from third-party vendors whose authenticity can sometimes be questionable.

It’s important to note that legitimate retailers like Newegg can occasionally make mistakes and send the wrong item, but the risk of encountering a scam is significantly lower when you purchase directly from Newegg.

Even though you’re purchasing these Gigabyte GPUs at prices well beyond the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price from a reliable vendor, it’s important to note that this isn’t entirely Newegg’s responsibility.

Manufacturers such as Gigabyte have the liberty to price their products significantly above the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), resulting in graphics cards like the RTX 5080 being twice as expensive as anticipated.

Do I recommend spending large on one of these RTX 5080s? No, unless you have money to burn.

Due to a scarcity of GPUs, complex tariff issues, and unrestrained pricing power by AIBs, it’s no wonder we find ourselves in this situation.

Currently, it’s unlikely that you’ll find a great deal on the RTX 5080 if you’re looking to purchase one right now, as there may be cheaper options in the future.

What’s the difference between these Gigabyte RTX 5080 GPUs?

I personally observed that the NVIDIA Founders Edition RTX 5080, which was thoroughly evaluated by Windows Central Senior Editor Ben Wilson, serves as a benchmark or guide for third-party manufacturers when they design their own custom graphics cards.

Manufacturers such as Gigabyte acquire chips and construct a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) around them, resulting in products like the AORUS Master Ice and Gaming OC. These specific models can currently be found on Newegg’s platform.

Beyond their visual differences, the key distinctions lie in the cooling systems. Both Gigabyte graphics cards feature a twin-fan configuration, enabling them to operate at slightly higher speeds compared to the Founders Edition variant, due to more efficient heat dissipation.

For instance, The base boost frequency of the RTX 5080 is approximately 2.62 GHz. However, the GIGABYTE Gaming OC version increases this to 2.73 GHz, and the AORUS Master Ice Edition takes it even further, reaching 2.8 GHz.

In essence, the performance of this new GPU won’t vary significantly from the RTX 5080 that Wilson assessed. Therefore, I strongly recommend using the RTX 5080 as a benchmark to help decide if this GPU is suitable for your needs.

These two models, the RTX 5080 Gaming OC at $1,539 and the RTX 5080 AORUS Master Ice priced at $1,629, are selling quickly due to their high demand, so if you’ve been waiting for new stock, don’t let this opportunity slip away.

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2025-03-25 16:09