The lackluster release of the RTX 5060 has led to concerns about being able to get one without breaking the bank. Nvidia is reassuring, stating that this will be possible without difficulty. What about the day after the component's release?
The Nvidia RTX 50 series of graphics cards is decidedly unique. Let's remember the chaotic launch of the RTX 5090, which had to deal with significant stock issues and very annoying bugs that occurred a few weeks after its launch. Scalpers, those people who buy up high-demand products in bulk to resell them at exorbitant prices, have still had a field day, driving up the prices of the few available graphics cards.
Since then, we've reached the end of the main range with the release of the RTX 5060 on May 19th. A scalded cat fears cold water, many people thought that getting their hands on one would be mission impossible, or else they'd have to pay much more than its recommended price of €319. Yet Nvidia is trying to reassure gamers by saying there's nothing to worry about. Today is May 20th, so what's the reality?
Can you buy an RTX 5060 at its original price the day after its release?
To find out, head to the Nvidia website. Arriving at the page listing the different RTX 5060 models, we see that several are listed at €319. A quick look at the pages of the relevant retailers confirms the availability of the component at this price. Others are slightly higher, for example the MSI version at €329. Special mention goes to the RTX 5060 Asus TUF Gaming OC Edition, which is waiting for you on Amazon for the modest sum of €2,500. We're still looking for the reason.
It would therefore seem that Nvidia has managed to keep its promise and avoid the pitfalls of previous RTX 50s. That said, it's entirely possible that the explanation lies in a simple lack of interest among gamers in the graphics card. But as things stand, anyone who wants to get one won't need to apply for a bank loan first, and that's the main thing.
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