

Being a PC gaming enthusiast, it’s hard to ignore the rising costs of PC gaming, and by the looks of it, 2026 isn’t going to make things any easier. Rumors suggest that NVIDIA’s upcoming RTX 5090 might hit a staggering $5,000 price tag in 2026. Even if it doesn’t quite hit that number, the message is clear: high-end PC gaming is quickly drifting away into luxury territory, which only a few can afford.