
The RTX 50-series launched its first two models, the desktop RTX 5080 and 5090, a couple of weeks ago before selling out in a flash. No one is surprised that these GPUs went out of stock at the snap of a finger, but alongside rising retail prices, it's bringing us to face the unfortunate reality that it's simply not feasible to invest in desktop GPUs right now.
Nvidia announced that pre-orders for RTX 50-series laptops would officially begin on February 25. We covered how much an RTX 50-series gaming laptop could set you back last week, as early listings from Asus of upcoming hardware unveiled some noticeably steep price points.