NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Price Soars to $9,100 in Taiwan, Nearly 5x Official MSRP

The demand for NVIDIA’s flagship RTX Blackwell WeU has skyrocketed globally, leading to exorbitant price hikes. In Taiwan, the GeForce RTX 5090 is reportedly listed for an astounding $9, 100 through scalpers, illustrating the intense market competition for this high-demand GPU.

Global Surge in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Prices: Scalpers Dominate Initial Stock

It was anticipated that the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 would have limited availability due to the low initial supply. NVIDIA’s selective approach towards retailers assigned to sell the initial inventory has complicated purchasing options for average consumers. Unsurprisingly, this environment has opened the door for scalpers to exploit the situation. Reports from Taiwan indicate that the GeForce RTX 5090 is being sold at significant markups—NT $300, 000 (approximately $9, 100)—while authorized retailers have nearly exhausted their stock.

Taiwan stands as a crucial market for NVIDIA’s consumer GPUs, highlighting the urgency of the supply issue there. Allegedly, initial WeU supplies were delivered in “single-digits.”The ongoing Chinese New Year exacerbates the situation, delaying the next shipment. Similar scenarios are unfolding in other regions, such as the United States, where eBay has become flooded with scalper listings.

On various e-commerce platforms, the GeForce RTX 5090 is being listed for prices nearing $9, 000, with numerous sellers offering “pre-order”slots. Some listings try to market the GPU at its MSRP, a feat that seems increasingly unlikely in today’s marketplace. Consequently, we advise consumers to approach these transactions with caution, opting for official retail channels instead of platforms like eBay and Craigslist.

While we anticipate supply chains to stabilize within weeks post-launch—likely between late February and mid-March—this timeline remains uncertain. Furthermore, with AMD’s RX 9070 series launch approaching, heightened competition could prolong inventory challenges, impacting the overall market landscape.

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