RTX 5050
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The revived RTX 3060 12GB now costs more than the current-gen RTX 5050, and it makes me feel bad for entry-level PC…
The RTX 3060 12GB graphics card is now priced higher than the newer and faster RTX 5050, creating a confusing market for entry-level PC builders. Despite the RTX 5050's lower price and superior performance, the older RTX 3060's higher VRAM is a factor, though its resurgence in price is seen as illogical compared to current-generation options like the RTX 5060 or AMD Radeon RX 9600 XT.
The RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB currently costs more than the RTX 5070 and RX 9070 XT, and I know which one I'd pick
Graphics card prices continue to rise, with the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB now costing more than the RTX 5070 and AMD RX 9070 XT. The article highlights that the 16 GB model of the RTX 5060 Ti is priced at $780, significantly above its MSRP and other comparable cards. AMD's Radeon cards have seen more moderate price increases compared to Nvidia's offerings.
Leaker Claims Nvidia Could Revive RTX 3060 12GB This June Amid GPU Shortages
New leaks suggest Nvidia may restart production of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in June 2026 due to ongoing GPU shortages and rising prices. This move aims to fill a gap in the budget segment without impacting the newer Blackwell lineup. The revived card could potentially launch in July, but its pricing and availability will be crucial for its success in the current market.
Asus says forget RAMageddon, offers an RTX 5060 gaming PC with 16GB of DDR5 for a "normal" price of $1,000
Asus is offering a gaming PC with 16GB of DDR5 RAM for $999.99, bucking the trend of inflated prices and DDR4 configurations due to DDR5 shortages. The Asus ROG G700 Gaming Desktop is available at Best Buy with a $200 discount, providing value amidst the current market conditions.
This 3D printed, laptop-carrying 'suitcase' is not just a thing of beauty but it's also a neat solution…
A MakerWorld user has designed and 3D printed a "suitcase" that can house a laptop, a graphics card, and a power supply, effectively creating a portable external GPU solution. This DIY project allows for the use of full-sized desktop graphics cards, overcoming the power limitations of typical mobile external GPUs like the Asus ROG XG Mobile.
Nvidia's next hardware launch for us gamers could be an RTX 5050 with a whopping 1 GB of extra VRAM
Leaked information suggests Nvidia will release an RTX 5050 graphics card with 9 GB of GDDR7 VRAM later this year, potentially using 3 GB memory modules. This configuration, with a reduced 96-bit bus width, is seen by some as a missed opportunity for a higher VRAM capacity, especially given the availability of GDDR7 technology. The article also touches on the lack of expected 'Super' refresh models for the RTX 50-series.
