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Kotaku reports the RTX 5090 is selling for around $7,500 at Best Buy and about $6,900 on Amazon, driven by AI server demand and ongoing supply constraints, far above its $1,999 MSRP. The cheaper RTX 5080 remains expensive at roughly $1,700. Nvidia’s next desktop-gen Rubin 6000 isn’t arriving soon, leaving high prices and scarce stock as the norm for top-end GPUs in 2026.
AI firms are reportedly purchasing bulk GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs for AI server workloads, bypassing NVIDIA’s data-center accelerators; photos shared by HKEPC show pallets of new cards being readied for AI rigs, and retail prices have surged past $5,000—well above the $1,999 launch price. Some images may be edited, but the situation mirrors a crypto-era squeeze as AI demand climbs, with NVIDIA not stepping in to throttle or restrict the consumer card’s AI use.
DLSS 5 Neural Rendering appears to significantly raise RTX 5090 power draw, with the first reported melted 12V-2x6 connector on an MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC during NBA 2K27 testing. GPU-Z logged about 613.5 W board power (above MSI’s 575 W rating), and a burning smell revealed the connector melted to the socket; note that total board power includes PCIe slot power, so the connector’s load may not reflect the entire draw. NVIDIA has not commented, but this incident suggests DLSS 5 could push sustained power near or beyond the connector’s limits, though one case isn’t proof of a broader issue.
Notebookcheck tests Nvidia DLSS 5 on an RTX 5090-powered Lenovo Legion Pro 7; at 1440p and 4K in NBA 2K27, DLSS 5’s neural rendering incurs a noticeable performance hit, but enabling Multi-Frame Generation can push displayed frame rates into triple digits, though results vary by settings and resolution. More titles and broader testing are needed to assess overall value.
An early DLSS 5 build with DLAA is benchmarked in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at 4K on an RTX 5090, showing FPS drops of about 37–38% (roughly from 69–72 FPS to the mid-40s) across multiple locations, due to the neural network reconstruction; the tests use nvngx_dlss.dll from NBA 2K27 injected via ReShade, trading frame rate for cinema-like color and reduced artifacts.
Community tests of leaked DLSS 5 builds on RTX 5090 suggest power delivery, not compute, may bottleneck performance: the Founders Edition with a single 12V-2x6 connector hit about a 575 W limit and saw 42–49% frame-rate drops with DLSS 5, while a dual-connector MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z managed better FPS at higher power draw. In Hogwarts Legacy, neural rendering with DLSS 5 jumped power draw from ~480 W to ~720 W (roughly +50%), underscoring how power delivery could limit DLSS 5 gains. NVIDIA DLSS 5 officially launches Sept 3, with real-world results likely to reveal whether first-party cards or future variants handle the load better.
Tom's Hardware compared RTX 5090 FE (575W cap) with MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z (dual 12V-2x6) using DLSS 5, finding FE drew about 551W while the Lightning Z hit roughly 723W and delivered about 16–24% higher FPS across several games (Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Control), suggesting DLSS 5’s neural rendering is power‑hungry and that power delivery, not just raw GPU power, may be the bottleneck, with NBA 2K27 kicking off DLSS 5 launch tests and more comparisons anticipated.
TechSpot data shows GPU prices rising 15% in a month across 10 countries, with GeForce cards up about 19% and Radeon up 11%. NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 is still listed at $1,999, but the cheapest US stock now runs near $5,000 (roughly 145% above MSRP domestically and 136% globally). The market sits about 28% above launch MSRP excluding the 5090. Analysts attribute the spike largely to GDDR7 demand for AI hardware, with AMD’s GDDR6-based cards holding value slightly better but likely to be pressured soon.
Early benchmarks for Gears of War: E-Day show the RTX 5090 averaging about 67 FPS at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4.5 Quality, and ~45 FPS at 4K/Ludicrous with the same DLSS mode, with Ultra preset staying above 60 FPS. The game supports DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and XeSS (Frame Gen is not available for any upscalers in the beta). RTX 5080 and 5070Ti are in the 40–50 FPS and ~40 FPS ranges under their respective presets. The Open Beta launches August 13, ahead of the October 6 release date. The build includes a built-in benchmark tool and promises one of the best-looking games of 2026."
A Reddit user says ASUS canceled their NVIDIA Marketplace order for the ROG Astral RTX 5090 after paying about $4,607, claiming it couldn’t fulfill at the previous rate. NVIDIA reportedly advised ASUS to honor the original price, but ASUS refused and raised the price to $4,982 (roughly $5,090 after taxes), illustrating ongoing GPU price volatility and pre-order fulfillment concerns.
A leaked build of Beast of Reincarnation, a new action RPG from GAME FREAKS, runs native 4K/Max on an RTX 5090 at about 90–110 FPS in the demo area. It uses Unreal Engine 5.4.4.0 and supports DLSS/FSR 3, but not Frame Generation or XeSS, and RT appears broken since enabling it makes no visual or performance difference. Lumen/Nanite aren’t utilized, resulting in flatter lighting and noticeable pop‑in, with a few traversal stutters. Shader compilation occurs on first launch (brief black screen), and a full PC performance article with broader GPU coverage is coming later.
Razer’s 2026 Blade 18 refresh pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX+ CPU with an RTX 5090 to deliver strong gaming and creator performance while staying notably quiet (under 50 dB in performance mode) thanks to excellent cooling. It remains a premium desktop-replacement option with a sleek all-black chassis, but memory pricing shifts mean last year’s model could still offer better value. Overall, it’s one of the quietest high-end gaming laptops in its class, just at a premium price point.
The Razer Blade 18 pairs an 18-inch dual-mode IPS panel with desktop-class hardware (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and up to RTX 5090) for top-tier gaming and multitasking in a surprisingly portable 7-pound chassis. Its standout feature is the two native display modes (4K@240Hz and 1920x1200@440Hz), switchable via software but requiring a reboot, with strong brightness and color coverage to boot. Configurability is generous (two RAM slots and an extra M.2 slot), but the laptop comes at a steep price—the tested model is $5,400—making it a premium pick best suited for those who want the biggest screen and desktop-like performance in a portable form factor; the recommended sweet spot is around $4,500 with an RTX 5080 for a more balanced value. It isn’t ideal for traveling light and has quirks like unlabeled ports and a smudge-prone matte finish, but it remains the closest you’ll get to a portable desktop replacement in an 18-inch frame.
Maingear launches the Zero lineup of pre-built PCs that hide cables behind the motherboard using MG-RC rear-connector tech and MSI Project Zero-compatible boards, offering top-tier RTX 5090 builds and a range of mid-range options, with a Launch Edition featuring collectible stands; prices range from $2,799 to $6,499 and all models are available now.
Halo: Campaign Evolved, moving from Slipspace to Unreal Engine 5, runs on an RTX 5090 at 1440p Ultra around 90–100 FPS (about 120 FPS only in interior areas). This underlines that even the top consumer GPU isn’t delivering 100+ FPS consistently at this resolution on launch, and higher targets like 4K 60 will likely require upscaling or future engine optimizations. The game uses an older UE5 build lacking newer features like Lumen 60, with a July 28 release date noted.