Hello, you can take a look WhenPriceDrop.com. They have price history for RTX 5090 GPUs.

https://www.whenpricedrop.com/search-products/?keyword=RTX%205090

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Honestly, before you drop 2k+ on a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, you really gotta check your case clearance. I've been looking at the spec sheets and these things are massive—most are pushing 350mm or even 360mm in length and basically 4 slots thick. Even if the price drops, it wont matter if it doesn't fit in your chassis. I'm not 100% sure if all mid-towers can even handle the weight without a serious support bracket either. Here’s a few resources I use to check the technical fitment:
* PCPartPicker - it's okay for basic clearance, but check the "completed builds" section to see if anyone has actually crammed a 5090 into your specific case yet.
* Case manufacturer sites - companies like Corsair or Lian Li usually have updated compatibility charts for the 50-series now.
* Measurement tools - check the distance from your front fans to the PCIe slots. Also, watch the width for the power connector. If your case is narrow, you might need something like a Seasonic 12V-2x6 90-degree cable so you dont have to smash the wire against the side panel. No point tracking prices if youre gonna need a new $200 case anyway!

Following this thread

Hey, so I’ve been watching 5090 prices pretty closely for my own build (EU here), not super pro at this but here’s what I’ve noticed.

**Option A: Buy now**
- Pros: You actually get one, prices have come down a bit from crazy day‑1 markups.
- Cons: You’re still paying a decent premium over MSRP (in my case ~10–15% at big retailers).

**Option B: Wait 1–2 months**
- Pros: Based on what I’ve seen with 4090 and now 5090, prices tend to settle once 2nd/3rd stock waves hit. Some SKUs already dipped ~5–8% compared to week 1.
- Cons: You risk random supply hiccups (new game release, AI demand spike, etc.) pushing prices back up.

**Option C: Track & pounce**
- Use something like Keepa (Amazon), plus price alerts on 1–2 local retailers. I log price once a week in a simple sheet (date / model / store / price). I’ve already seen one model in my region drop from ~28% over MSRP to ~12% over in 3 weeks.

**What I’d personally do:**
I’d suggest Option B + C: wait ~4–6 weeks unless you absolutely need it now, and set alerts. If you see a **sub-10% over MSRP** price from an official retailer, that’s where I’d probably pull the trigger, because below that might not last long.

Also, make sure to compare different AIB models (cooler size, power limit, warranty) – some of the “fancier” ones stay overpriced longer.

Hope this helps! If you share your exact region and model you’re eyeing, I might be able to be more specific.

Hey, funny timing – I’ve got a spreadsheet for this exact thing because I’m a bit obsessive about new GPU launches 😅

Story bit first: when the 5090 dropped, I told myself “don’t impulse buy, track it for a month.” So I started logging prices twice a week from a few big retailers (US: Newegg, Amazon, Best Buy; EU friends are watching Mindfactory, Caseking, etc.).

What I’m *seeing* technically:
- Week 0–1: Most AIB models were ~10–20% over MSRP at big stores, more for fancy coolers.
- Week 2–3: High-end SKUs (triple-slot, OC) dropped to ~5–10% over MSRP, base models closer to MSRP but sold out faster.
- Week 4+: Prices kind of “oscillate” with stock: when a batch lands, some cards hit MSRP for a day or two, then pop back up once they’re low again.

Pattern-wise, this looks very similar to the early 4090 (but less insane). In my notes, the first *stable* phase (MSRP available most days) for 4090 was ~6–8 weeks after launch once supply normalized.

If you wanna be a bit nerdy about it, I’d:
1. Pick 3–5 specific 5090 models you’d actually buy.
2. Use something like Keepa / CamelCamelCamel (for Amazon) + price trackers in your region.
3. Check their “delta vs MSRP” over 2–3 weeks.

If they’re consistently:
- ~0–5% over MSRP → that’s basically “normal” for a halo card.
- >10–15% over MSRP and still fluctuating → I’d personally wait 4–6 weeks.

So, in my opinion, if you can wait 1–2 months, there’s a *good* chance you’ll see:
- More SKUs at pure MSRP
- Slight discounts on the mid-tier AIB models (not the flagship OC monsters)

Lesson I learned from tracking this: don’t focus on the absolute price today, watch the volatility. When the curve stops spiking with each restock and hovers near MSRP for a couple weeks, that’s usually when “normal” pricing has arrived.

If you say which region you’re in and which models you’re eyeing, I can share what I’ve logged for those specifically!

Hope this helps!

Hey, I’m in the same boat planning a new build and watching the 5090 like a hawk, but I’m looking at it mostly from a **value-for-money** angle.

**Option A: Buy 5090 now**
**Pros:** You get max performance instantly, no FOMO, and you avoid any surprise price *increases* if supply tightens.
**Cons:** You’re absolutely paying the “early adopter tax”. Right now in most regions you’re still looking at ~10–20% over MSRP at many retailers once you factor in “OC” models / “premium” AIB coolers.

**Option B: Wait 1–2 months**
**Pros:** Historically (4080/4090, etc.), prices flatten a bit after the first 6–10 weeks once stock normalizes and the hype dies. You also get time to watch actual sales data and maybe catch a small promo or bundle.
**Cons:** You delay the build, and if a crypto or AI wave hits again, all bets are off.

**Option C: Consider 5080 / previous gen**
**Pros:** In terms of raw **fps per dollar**, the tier right under the halo card is usually way better value after a few months. A discounted 4090 or a future 5080 might give you 80–90% of the performance for way less cash.
**Cons:** No bragging rights top dog, and you might miss out on some niche use cases if you really need that extra VRAM / CUDA.

From what I’ve seen (EU + checking US sites via price trackers like PCPartPicker / Keepa / local comparison sites), prices have dipped slightly from day-one insanity but they’re not "normal" yet. If you’re **budget‑conscious at all**, I’d:

- Track 2–3 big retailers in your region daily for 2 weeks and note the lowest non-sale price.
- Set alerts on a price comparison site.
- Use that as your baseline: if you see ~MSRP or only +5–8% for a good AIB model, that’s a decent buy point.

In my opinion, if you can wait 1–2 months and don’t *need* it right now, the odds of getting better value are pretty high. If you’ve got the cash and don’t care about the premium, sure, grab it… but strictly on a cost/performance basis, waiting or dropping a tier is usually the smarter play.

Hope this helps! Happy to compare specific models/prices if you share your region + budget.

Honestly, I’d worry less about the 5090’s price curve and more about early-batch reliability and PSU/thermals right now. Brand‑new flagship, high power draw, early boards, rushed AIB designs… that combo is usually not great. I’ve already seen a few reports of coil whine, borderline PSUs tripping OCP, and cases running way hotter than expected with these 5000‑series bricks. In my opinion, if you can wait 1–2 months, let AIBs quietly revise coolers/BIOS, let firmware/driver bugs shake out, and then buy once there’s a clear track record of which models run cool and stable. A “slightly cheaper but flaky” 5090 that stresses your PSU and bakes your case is worse value long‑term than paying a bit more later for a proven, cooler, quieter card that won’t risk random shutdowns or thermal throttling. So yeah: from a safety/reliability angle, I’d deliberately *not* chase the very first price dips and wait for at least one solid round of real‑world failure data and reviews.

Hey,

I’ve been digging into this from more of a “which brand is doing what?” angle than raw pricing charts, and honestly it’s been a bit disappointing so far.

From what I’ve seen (US + some EU sites):
- **Nvidia FE**: tends to hover closest to MSRP when in stock, but it sells out fast and then you’re stuck with AIB markups.
- **ASUS / MSI premium lines (Strix, Suprim, etc.)**: regularly **10–20% over FE** and they’re *not* really dropping yet. Retailers seem to treat these as luxury items and are holding the line.
- **Gigabyte / Zotac / PNY**: these are where I’ve noticed the first small dips – like **3–8% below their initial launch price** after the first couple of weeks, especially on “non-OC” models.

Pattern-wise, it looks less like a general 5090 price drop and more like **brand segmentation**: high‑end AIBs staying artificially high, mid‑tier AIBs quietly discounting to move stock.

If you can wait 1–2 months, I think the “value” sweet spot ends up being:
- FE at or near MSRP **or**
- mid‑tier AIB (Gigabyte/Zotac/PNY) once they start doing regular promos.

I’d personally avoid overpaying for the fancy coolers right now unless you really want the aesthetics.

What region are you in exactly? Some EU countries seem to get way better Gigabyte/Zotac promos than others.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

I’ve been nerding out on this from more of a **DIY tracking** angle instead of relying on 3rd‑party price history sites, so here’s how I’d look at it.

**Option A: Fully DIY price tracking**
Set up your own “mini price history”:
- Make a simple Google Sheet with columns: date, store, model, price, in stock (Y/N).
- Check 3–5 main retailers in your region every 2–3 days.
- Use browser extensions like Keepa/Camelizer (for Amazon) or Distill.io / VisualPing to alert you when prices drop.

**Pros:** super accurate for *your* region and stores, you see real trends not hype.
**Cons:** takes time, no historical data from launch unless you’ve been recording.

**Option B: Semi‑DIY with price aggregators**
Use sites like PCPartPicker, Geizhals, or local equivalents + your own notes.
Let them handle most of the tracking, you just screenshot or log weekly averages.

**Option C: Just wing it (watch for patterns)**
Check once a week and only log big changes (\>5–10%). Not super scientific, but you’ll still see if it’s cooling off.

**What I’m seeing (EU here, but pattern should be similar):**
- Launch week: ~10–20% over MSRP at many stores, especially fancy AIB models.
- Weeks 2–4: stabilizing closer to MSRP, occasional brief dips on base models.
- Big drops (if they happen) usually show up 6–10 weeks in, once early adopters are done and supply’s smoother.

So if you’re ok with a bit of DIY, I’d:
1) Pick 3–4 specific models you’d actually buy.
2) Track them for 2–3 weeks.
3) If you see them stick within ~5% of the lowest price you’ve logged, that’s your “normal” and probably a decent time to pull the trigger.

It’s not perfect data science, but it works and costs you nothing except a few minutes every few days.

Hope this helps!