# NVIDIA RTX 50 series pricing, power solutions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nvidia-gpu-prototype-leaks
> Updated: 2026-08-06T16:42:32.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 7.

Following the earlier leak‑driven expectations for NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series, August brought concrete market actions. MSI launched a limited‑time promotion bundling a PCIe 5.0 1000 W 80+ Gold power supply with any RTX 5080 purchase, featuring the required 12V‑2×6 connector. GIGABYTE introduced a redesign that moves the 12V‑2×6 connector to a metal block on the backplate, improving mechanical stability and thermal management.

At QuakeCon 2026 (Aug 6‑9, Texas), NVIDIA sold Founders Edition RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 cards at their MSRP of $1,999 and $999 respectively, while secondary‑market prices remain far above MSRP, especially for the RTX 5090. The price inflation is attributed to global memory shortages, as roughly 70 % of chip‑maker memory output is allocated to AI data‑center workloads, prompting reduced shipments to board partners and partner price hikes. These developments shift the narrative from speculative leaks toward actual sales and hardware refinements, though NVIDIA has not officially confirmed the specifications.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Nvidia offers RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 at MSRP during QuakeCon 2026

Nvidia sold limited RTX 5090, RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Founders Editions at MSRP during QuakeCon 2026 in Texas, contrasting with secondary‑market prices up to 94 % higher due to GPU shortages.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-offers-rtx-5090-and-rtx-5080-at-msrp-during-quakecon-2026

### 2026-08-06: NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPUs receive new power solutions from MSI and GIGABYTE

MSI bundles a 1000 W PCIe 5.0 PSU with RTX 5080 purchases, while GIGABYTE adds a metal‑reinforced 12V‑2×6 connector to its RTX 5080/5070 cards to improve durability and cooling.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-rtx-5080-gpus-receive-new-power-solutions-from-msi-and-gigabyte

### 2026-07-16: Nvidia's RTX 5090 SE rumored; PNY launches compact RTX 5080

Nvidia plans an RTX 5090 SE with 32 GB GDDR7 and ~US$1,500 price, while PNY’s compact RTX 5080 delivers full performance in a smaller chassis but at a premium.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidias-rtx-5090-se-rumored-pny-launches-compact-rtx-5080

### 2026-07-13: Nvidia RTX 5090 SE GPU Rumored as Acer Unveils Predator Helios 18 AI Laptop with RTX 5090

Nvidia's RTX 5090 SE GPU is rumored at $1,500, while Acer's Predator Helios 18 AI laptop launches with an RTX 5090 GPU, priced from $4,499 in the US.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-rtx-5090-se-gpu-rumored-as-acer-unveils-predator-helios-18-ai-laptop-with-rtx-5090

### 2026-07-10: Nvidia rumored RTX 5090 SE graphics card with 32 GB GDDR7 and $1,500 price

Nvidia is rumored to be developing a GeForce RTX 5090 SE GPU with 32 GB GDDR7, 14,080 CUDA cores, 500 W TDP and an estimated $1,500 MSRP, positioned between the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-rtx-5090-se-graphics-card-rumored-with-32-gb-gddr7-and-14080-cuda-cores

### 2026-07-07: NVIDIA RTX 5080 Super GPU leak shows 415W power draw and larger VRAM

Leak reports NVIDIA RTX 5080 Super GPU will have a 415 W TDP and up to 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM, with similar power increases for RTX 5070 Ti Super (350 W) and RTX 5070 Super (275 W), and launch now expected in late 6‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-rtx-5080-super-gpu-leak-shows-415w-power-draw-and-larger-vram

### 2026-06-13: NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti SUPER Prototype Appears on Secondary Market

A never‑released NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti SUPER prototype, with upgraded specs and 12 GB VRAM, has been listed on a Chinese marketplace, offering collectors a rare look at NVIDIA's Turing‑era development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-rtx-2080-ti-super-prototype-appears-on-secondary-market

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