Nvidia GPU prices might be on the rise again and it makes RTX 3090 dual-GPU setups like this more appealing than ever

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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:23 +0000

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Rumors suggest Nvidia GPU prices may be increasing soon, and it's exactly why spare PC hardware parts are important.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A recent report suggests Nvidia has informed its partners of GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory kit price increases This means retailers may increase the prices for RTX GPUs using GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory The potential price hike and one user's dual-GPU setup both highlight the importance of hardware preservation The RAM crisis continues to impact PC manufacturers, with rising memory prices and shortages ultimately leading to increased retail prices for consumers and the trend may be set to continue with Nvidia .

According to a report on Benchlife , Nvidia is rumored to be planning an increase for prices of its GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory kits for RTX GPUs, and has informed AIB (Add-In Board) partners such as Asus, MSI , and Gigabyte, who make their own versions of Nvidia's GPUs. Unsurprisingly, the price increase for these memory kits is cited as a result of the ongoing RAM crisis. While RTX GPU price hikes aren't guaranteed for consumers, because this will directly impact AIB partners who manufacture the GPUs, eventual retailer
price increases are unfortunately likely. It's a trend we've seen with recent PC hardware. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Notably, Valve's Steam Machine was initially supposed to cost less than its eventual $1,049 / 879 / AU$1,609 price tag, which could now also be at risk
of a price increase, based on hints from a Steam Machine engineer (as
reported by Bloomberg ). New handheld gaming PCs are also now often launching for more than $1,000, and the price of RAM and storage certainly plays a
part. (Image credit: Roman Samborskyi / Asus) Consumer struggles The RAM crisis is a sad state of affairs for consumers and underlines the importance of PC hardware preservation. GPUs aren't cheap by any means, especially with recent suggestions that AMD would also be increasing prices of memory kits
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We've also recently seen the return of the RTX 3060 , due to Nvidia's attempt to help consumers with more options amid a rough PC hardware market. However, if these price hike reports are legitimate, the RTX 3060 will likely be subject to higher prices at retailers.

That's exactly why GPU setups like one Reddit user's RTX 3090 and RTX 3050 dual-GPU rig matter now more than ever. In this case, the RTX 3050 is responsible for allowing frame generation via Lossless Scaling to function. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. My dual GPU Setup from r/losslessscaling A game then utilizes the RTX 3090's power for high-quality visuals and performance, with the two GPUs teaming up. The user states it resulted in 144fps at a 4K resolution over the initial 71fps
without frame generation.

Frankly, a dual-GPU setup isn't exactly common, nor is it actually
recommended for gaming, since modern games are only designed for single-GPU rendering (even though the frame generation use case is noteworthy).

Users would also need a beefier power supply, depending on the GPUs used, and likely a new motherboard with another compatible PCIe lane.

However, what I feel is more important here is that's it's a great example of why hardware preservation is so important, serving as backup in case GPUs
melt or end up faulty, or for experiments like the one I've outlined above. With no end of the RAM crisis in sight, repurposing older hardware might be one way through this. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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