Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for more than the RTX 5090’s MSRP
The Verge·July 30, 2026
Best Buy is selling the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC for $2,099, exceeding the $1,999 MSRP of the RTX 5090. This price represents a 40% increase from the GPU's launch price of $1,499 and is more than double the $999 MSRP of the RTX 5080 Founders Edition. The ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is the only RTX 5080 model directly sold by Best Buy that surpasses the RTX 5090's MSRP. Other retailers, including Asus, are offering the same GPU for significantly less, with Asus selling it for $1,899.
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