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Graphics Card Prices Soar Amid AI Demand Crisis

1/29/2026

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  • Nvidia's graphics cards have surged in price, with the GeForce RTX 5080 selling for over $1,500 and the RTX 5090 near $5,000, driven by a memory shortage linked to high AI demand.
  • Zotac warned that the situation threatens the survival of graphics card manufacturers and suspended its cashback program due to rising costs.
  • Asus faced controversy over claims of halting production of certain models, further complicating the market.