- Nvidia recently had another GPU price increase, taking them to their highest point ever.
- The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB now starts at $800, nearly twice the amount of its $429 MSRP.
- This marks the end of budget gaming, which had already been on a huge decline.
Gaming used to be a hobby that came in all shapes and sizes. Only last year, you could’ve built a decent 1080p gaming PC for around $500, but following RAMageddon, the market hasn’t been the same, and budget gaming is in decline.
Just when everyone thought it couldn’t get any worse, Nvidia recently had another price hike, taking GPU prices to a new high. The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB now costs almost twice its MSRP, signalling the end of budget gaming.
Why it matters: The RTX 5090 had already been selling 135% over its original MSRP, but that GPU is only for a certain audience. The budget cards are what most people buy, and things aren’t looking too good for that category.
On Newegg and multiple other retailers, the RTX 5060 Ti is now selling for $800 or even more. For context, the MSRP was just $429, so it is selling for 2x the price or even more with certain higher-end variants.
Now, gaming is at a point where even 8GB VRAM doesn’t seem enough. New Steam data shows that 16GB GPUs have overtaken the 8GB models as the most popular choice, and the RTX 5060 Ti is the entry point for new GPUs.
There are other options like the RX 9060 XT 16GB, which are still cheaper, but the masses prefer Nvidia. You can also get a used GPU with higher VRAM; however, for new cards, the obnoxiously priced RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is your best bet.
What are your thoughts on the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB selling at double its MSRP? Will you still consider it? Let us know your opinions in the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum.
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Abdullah is an avid gamer who primarily plays single-player titles. If you can’t find him anywhere, he’ll probably be at his desk playing The Witcher 3 for the millionth time. When he isn’t playing games, he’s either reading or writing about them.
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