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I wasnt surprised whenNvidiafinally unveiled theGeForce RTX 50-series GPUsduringCES 2025.

I was so satisfied with the experience thatI skipped the Nvidia RTX 40 series.

MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series cards at CES 2025

However, Ive had to lower graphical controls more frequently as games have become more graphically demanding.

Thats a sign that its time for me to upgrade.

Of those four, I have my eyes on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080.

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Ill explain why below.

But with games becoming more demanding, my PC is showing its age.

the king of the RTX 50-series lineup.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080

The RTX 5090 is one heck of an expensive GPU!

At launch, the Nvidia RTX 5080 will cost an eye-watering $1,999.

Thats almost half what I paid for my current rig back in 2022.

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The Nvidia RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 arrive on January 30.

If not, perhaps Ill save some extra money and buy its more powerful sibling.

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