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Yet another price rise: AMD will reportedly raise its graphics card and memory prices alongside Nvidia
AMD is reportedly planning to increase prices for its graphics cards and memory units by at least 10%, following a similar move by Nvidia. This decision is attributed to high demand from AI datacenters, a weak consumer graphics card market, and existing inventory issues. The price hikes are expected to impact console gaming as well, potentially leading to higher prices for future console generations.
Morning Tech Bits
Reports suggest AMD is planning to increase graphics card prices, potentially following Nvidia's lead. Additionally, Tim Cook is noted to be passing on responsibilities during Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call.
First AMD RX 9050 8 GB review suggests RTX 3060-like performance but with some strange spec discrepancies
An early review of AMD's RX 9050 graphics card suggests performance comparable to an Nvidia RTX 3060, but with concerning spec discrepancies, particularly regarding Render Output Units (ROPs). The card, priced at $279, reportedly falls behind the Nvidia RTX 5050 in most benchmarks, though it shows promise in specific scenarios with FSR enabled. Further testing from multiple outlets is needed to confirm its real-world performance and value.
AMD is reportedly raising graphics card prices—it was just waiting for Nvidia to do it first
AMD is reportedly planning to increase the supply price of its GPU and VRAM bundles by at least 10%, following a similar move by Nvidia which is said to have raised prices by up to 30%. These increases are attributed to high demand for components driven by AI development and a global memory crisis. While these are partner prices, they are expected to be passed on to consumers starting next month.
Nvidia’s Coming Price Bump Won’t Spare the Mid-Range — Every Card Is on the Table
Nvidia is reportedly planning a significant price increase of up to 30% across its entire GPU lineup, including mid-range cards like the GeForce RTX 5070, due to a 20% rise in DRAM chip prices from supplier Samsung. This follows earlier price hikes on high-end cards and impacts the affordability of building new PCs, with concerns also raised by Valve and Microsoft about deepening RAM shortages.
The memory crisis keeps getting worse: Nvidia graphics card prices now rumoured to increase by as much as 30%
Nvidia graphics card prices are reportedly set to increase by 20-30% due to an ongoing memory crisis, affecting both GDDR6 and GDDR7 components. This potential price hike has caused concern among distributors in China, with some high-end models like the RTX 5090 D and RTX 5080 seeing significant price jumps. The memory crisis is expected to continue until at least 2029, impacting the cost of building gaming PCs.
Nvidia GPUs see yet another price hike of up to 30 percent, as the generative AI hardware crisis worsens
Nvidia has implemented a third price hike on its GPUs this year, with increases ranging from 20 to 30 percent, affecting a wider range of its products. This surge is driven by the high demand for hardware in the generative AI sector. The rising costs are also impacting other components like Samsung's DRAM and have led to price increases for consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Report: Nvidia are raising the cost of graphic cards by up to 30%
Nvidia is reportedly increasing the prices of its graphics cards by 20% to 30% due to rising DRAM costs. This marks the third price hike this year, with previous increases affecting specific series like the GeForce RTX 5090. The price adjustments are expected to impact consumers once current stock is depleted, amidst high demand from AI tech giants.
AMD launches the RX 9050, and it's even more entry-level than expected
AMD has launched the RX 9050, an entry-level graphics card that falls below initial expectations in terms of core count and VRAM. It utilizes the Navi 44 GPU and RDNA 4 architecture, featuring 1,024 cores and 32 MB of Infinity Cache, with a typical board power of 92 watts. Availability is currently limited to LATAM and Asia Pacific, with ASRock being the only announced partner.
GPU prices are climbing again, and blame the memory chips, not the graphics silicon
GPU prices are expected to increase due to rising costs of memory chips, specifically GDDR6 and GDDR7, rather than the graphics silicon itself. Nvidia has reportedly informed its board partners of upcoming price hikes for GPU kits. This situation may lead manufacturers to focus on more expensive premium cards, potentially reducing the availability of budget-friendly entry-level options.
After months of surprising stability in graphics card prices, apparently Nvidia is now raising the cost of its GPU kits…
Nvidia is reportedly increasing the prices of its GDDR6 and GDDR7 GPU kits, potentially affecting RTX 40-series and RTX 50-series cards. This price hike is attributed to rising memory costs, exacerbated by high demand from the AI boom. The increase may force AIB partners to raise their prices for consumers, impacting the overall cost of PC gaming hardware.
Game History and Preservation
An emulator for the PlayStation 3 has added support for ATI Radeon HD 2000, 3000, and 4000 series graphics cards on Linux systems. This update contributes to the ongoing efforts in game preservation and emulation technology.
Someone has already got a regular Nvidia graphics card working on Windows on Arm thanks to RTX Spark drivers, though gaming performance doesn't yet look ideal
A developer has successfully implemented an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card on Windows on Arm using a driver based on Nvidia's RTX Spark technology. While initial gaming performance, demonstrated with the Black Myth: Wukong benchmark, is significantly lower than on standard Windows, the achievement marks a significant step towards broader GPU support for the Arm platform.
Morning Tech Bits
A new plugin has been developed to enable granular VRAM temperature tracking on Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series GPUs, accessing telemetry sensors previously unavailable. The article also briefly mentions Intel's Game On driver updates.
Hardware Reviews
This article provides reviews for various PC hardware components. It features a review of the ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 OC graphics card and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM handheld device, along with mentions of Glorious GHS headsets.
Upgrading to a gaming laptop for college? I've tested over 60 rigs to find the best options
This guide recommends gaming laptops suitable for college students, balancing performance with portability and battery life. It highlights top picks like the HP Omen Max 16, Acer Nitro V, Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10, and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, along with budget options like the HP Victus and Asus TUF A14, based on extensive testing.
PNY's Slimline RTX 5080 might be the best version of this graphics card for versatile PC building, and making good on those FE promises
The PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Slim offers excellent performance and compatibility for PC builders seeking a high-end graphics card in a more compact form factor. Despite its smaller size, it matches the performance of larger RTX 5080 models and maintains good thermal management, making it a versatile option for 4K gaming without compromising frame rates.
Best Buy's 12GB RTX 5070 Lenovo Legion 7a listing hides its actual price, but even then these GPUs are going to…
The Lenovo Legion 7a, featuring a 12GB RTX 5070 mobile chip, has been listed with a high MSRP of $3,374.99, which is more expensive than some RTX 5080 configurations. Even with an initial discount bringing it to $2,799.99, this price is considered steep compared to current RTX 5070 Ti and 8GB RTX 5070 gaming laptops, suggesting a potential issue with the pricing strategy for this new GPU tier.
HWMonitor now shows you thermal hotspot data for RTX 50-series graphics cards, so I thought I'd give one of ours a…
CPUID's HWMonitor has been updated to version 1.65, adding support for displaying thermal hotspot data for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards. This feature, previously only accessible through leaked internal Nvidia tools, will help users diagnose potential cooling issues. The update also includes similar tracking features for the CapFrameX utility.
Palit releases a new RTX 3060 model after clearly falling into a wormhole to 2021
Palit has released a new model of the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, the Infinity 2, which features the same specifications as the 2021 version. This move is seen as a resurrection of older Nvidia architecture, potentially catering to users needing 12GB of VRAM, though its relevance for modern PC gaming is questioned given its age and the emergence of newer generations.
