The GPU prices have started climbing upwards as NVIDIA announces higher price for memory kits. GIGABYTE RTX 5060 Sees a Sudden $75 Price Hike in China, and More GPUs Will Likely Get Affected Similarly Very recently, it was reported that NVIDIA has notified its board partners about a price hike for its memory kits. It appears that the change has already started to affect GPU prices. The RTX 50 series currently sits at a 20-30% higher price than the pre-RAMpocalypse period, with higher-end GPUs selling for much higher than their usual prices. Prices for budget RTX 50 series cards still […]

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I think there is no need to panic as the RTX 5060 doesn't draw that much power, but an 8-pin connector will always remain the king. Yeston And Maxsun Force 16-Pin Connectors On GeForce RTX 5060 By Using The GB205 Die If you didn't pay attention, some newer RTX 5060s are using the cut-down GB205 die. While most RTX 5060s are still using the same GB206 die, which debuted last year, some vendors have transitioned to the GPU die utilized in the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. A few days ago, MSI did the same by launching four new RTX 5060 […]

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The company is reportedly using cut-down GB205 GPU dies for some of its new RTX 5060 GPUs. MSI Quietly Launches Several New GeForce RTX 5060 GPUs With the GB205 Die Under the "V1" Family MSI isn't done with its RTX 50 series and is now adding new NVIDIA GPUs to its arsenal. One would think that newer GPUs may indicate the RTX 50 Super arrival, but as of now, NVIDIA has put a hold on the sales of the upcoming refreshed series due to memory prices. Therefore, we are left with the existing RTX 50 SKUs, where many vendors continue […]

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NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB has now landed back on retail shelves and comes at a time when global DRAM supply is facing a major crisis. DRAM Shortages Force GPU Makers To Revive Older Graphics Cards Such As NVIDIA's RTX 3060 12 GB Now would have been the time that we would have been getting our first real information on the NVIDIA RTX 50 SUPER series, a soft-refresh of the first generation of Blackwell GPUs that launched earlier last year. Yet, NVIDIA is forced to relaunch its 5-year-old graphics card, the RTX 3060 12 GB. The relaunch comes as […]

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MSI has rolled out a massive range of Prime Day discounts on Amazon UK this year. If you are in need of a new gaming monitor, motherboard, cooler, case, router, or even a new graphics card, MSI has a number of discounts available for the next few days.

For motherboards, MSI has discounted the MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi, bringing the price down to £239.99, while the MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi drops to £189.99.

MSI’s liquid coolers are also discounted, with the MAG CoreLiquid I360 priced at £69.99 and the MAG CoreLiquid E360 available for £59.99. The company’s case lineup sees similar reductions, including the MAG Forge 330R Airflow at £62.99 and the MAG Pano 100L PZ at £49.99.

MSI’s Roamii BE Mesh WiFi systems are also discounted this week. A single‑pack Roamii BE Lite costs £79.99, while the two‑pack version is £129.99. For those needing higher throughput, the Roamii BE Pro two‑pack is available at £249.99. MSI also has several WiFi adapters on sale, starting at £24.99 for the AX1800 Nano USB Adapter and rising to £49.99 for the BE6500 WiFi 7 USB Adapter, or you can get a WiFi 7 PCIe card for £44.99.

On the GPU side, MSI’s GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X E 6G OC is reduced to £149.99, while the RTX 5060 Ventus 2X OC is £259.99. At the high end, the RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC is discounted to £1,199.99.

If you need a new mouse, keyboard or headset, then the good news is MSI has those too. The VERSA Pro W wireless mouse is now £74.49, while the VERSA 300 Elite W drops to £39.99. Budget options include the Forge GM300 at £9.99. On the audio side, the Maestro 300 headset is reduced to £29.99. MSI’s keyboard range is also included, with the Forge GK320 Red available for £24.99 and the Vigor GK30 at £29.99. Mouse pads such as the Agility GD21 and Agility GD70 are priced at £7.99 and £21.99 respectively.

Finally, there are a number of MSI gaming monitors on sale for Prime Day too. At the 4K end of the lineup, the MSI MAG 321CUP QD‑OLED is now £549. MSI’s higher‑refresh alternative, the MPG 321CURX QD‑OLED, is also discounted to £699 and includes eligibility for a £40 MSI Code Drop Steam voucher. For ultrawide buyers, the MAG 341CQP QD‑OLED is down to £499 and qualifies for a £25 Steam code.

In the 1440p category, the MAG 272QP QD‑OLED X50 is priced at £474, billed as a Prime Day Exclusive deal. The MPG 271QR QD‑OLED X50 sits at £599, offering a blisteringly fast 500Hz refresh rate, plus a £40 Steam code when you register the product purchase with MSI. The most affordable OLED deal is the MAG 273QP QD‑OLED X24, now £299, delivering a 240Hz refresh rate and eligibility for a £25 Steam code.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking anything up during the Prime Day sales this week? 

Steam Machine is here, but it comes at a really high price point, which makes these sub-$1000 PCs a far better value. Valve's Steam Machine Comes In At A Very High Price Tag, Making Pre-Built & DIY PCs A Better Option For Gamers Well, the Steam Machine is officially here. It is the latest hardware launch by Valve, a company all gamers know and love. The creators of the highly successful Steam Deck have now introduced a full-fledged PC that offers the convenience of a console thanks to its compact design. We talked about the specs and initial benchmarks a […]

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After a long time, the entry-level RTX 50 series GPU made its debut on the Steam Hardware Survey charts. All NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs Appear on Steam Hardware Survey With RTX 5050 As the Latest Entry; 16 GB VRAM GPUs Now Closer in Popularity to 8 GB GPUs The previous Steam Hardware Surveys recorded almost all NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, but the RTX 5050 always remained missing. Despite launching mid-2025, there was no sign of the GeForce RTX 5050 until now, when the card suddenly appeared on the Steam database. Both laptop and desktop variants are now available […]

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Choosing a CPU or a GPU used to be the most expensive part of building a PC from scratch or even for an upgrade. With RAMpocalypse that started in Q4 2025, everything changed. Building a PC became so difficult that the RAM and SSD alone now cost over half the combined cost of the rest of the parts, including CPU, GPU, motherboard, PSU, etc. Occasionally, we see some users getting a 10 or 20% discount, or if they get extremely lucky, they receive a free part or two with the bundle deals. Not everyone can wait for such luck, but […]

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This is why you shouldn't underestimate your local clearance store, as it can sometimes hide surprisingly valuable products for just a few bucks. Redditor Snags Sealed-Pack NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for Just 12 Bucks From a Local Goodwill Outlet Store Your local clearance store might have a surprise for you, and before you proceed to buy hardware from popular retailers, it's worth checking what your clearance store has in stock. We have seen return warehouses selling expensive hardware for a couple of bucks, and even though it's rare, it does happen. We have another user who managed to snag […]

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MSI gave us a slew of new hardware deals earlier this month as part of its Spring Sale. Now this week, the company is kicking off its Gaming Week promotion, slashing prices across a range of GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, targeting everything from high-end 4K GPUs to more affordable models that target 1440p and 1080p gaming.

The MSI RTX 5080 16G Gaming Trio OC sees one of the biggest reductions, dropping from £1,369.99 to £1,199.99, a £170 saving. The RTX 5070 Ti 16G Gaming Trio OC receives the same £170 discount, bringing it down to £819.99, while the standard RTX 5070 12G Gaming Trio OC falls by £140 to £559.99.

Mid‑range buyers get meaningful cuts as well. The RTX 5060 Ti 8G Gaming Trio OC is reduced by £120, bringing the price down to £349.99, and the 16GB variant of the RTX 5060 Ti drops to £469.99. MSI’s entry‑level 50‑series cards also see attention – the RTX 5060 8G Gaming OC is now £279.99, £100 off its original price, and the RTX 5050 8G Gaming OC lands at £254.99 following a £70 reduction.

All of these GPU deals are available to UK customers through SCAN from the 24th of March until the 7th of April.

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NVIDIA is preparing a new variant of its GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card, which will feature 9 GB of memory capacity. NVIDIA Working On A Second GeForce RTX 5050 Graphics Card Featuring 1 GB of Extra memory The report comes from MEGAsizeGPU who has a solid track record when it comes to NVIDIA-related GPU SKU leaks. As per the new information, NVIDIA is preparing a second GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, which would offer extra memory capacity. The new product will be named the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, but unlike the existing model, which packs 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, the […]

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