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RTX 5070 Launch Disappoints Gamers with Sky-High Prices

3/7/2025

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The launch of the RTX 5070 graphics card has left gamers disheartened, as most models exceed Nvidia's $549 MSRP. Retailers like Best Buy and Newegg are struggling with limited stock, primarily featuring overpriced options. This déjà vu of frustration echoes past launches, intensifying worries about the availability and pricing of future AMD RX 9070 models.

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The launch of the RTX 5070 graphics card has left gamers disheartened, as most models exceed Nvidia's $549 MSRP. Retailers like Best Buy and Newegg are struggling with limited stock, primarily featuring overpriced options. This déjà vu of frustration echoes past launches, intensifying worries about the availability and pricing of future AMD RX 9070 models.