Nvidia RTX 50 series supply woes extend to system builders as scalpers drive up prices

Facepalm: It has been nearly two months since Nvidia launched its RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs, yet the company continues to struggle with significant supply chain issues. Despite rumors of improving availability, scalpers remain prevalent, frustrating not only individual customers but also system integrators. System integrator PowerGPU has faced substantial challenges in securing RTX 5090 units, forcing it to raise prices. PowerGPU's CEO, Jese Martinez, recently addressed allegations of price-gouging in a video on X, stating that the company itself has fallen victim to scalping by distributors. Martinez explained that the high prices of RTX 5090 GPUs are not due to excessive profit margins but rather the result of PowerGPU having to purchase them at inflated rates. He reported that the company is being offered entry-level to mid-range RTX 5090 models at prices ranging from $3,050 to over $3,100 – significantly higher than the official MSRP of $1,999. Other custom PC builders, such ... Read full article.