Over the course of this year, NVIDIA has organized several giveaways, frequently showcasing mid-range and entry-level models. On occasion, the company has also incorporated its high-performance gaming cards like the RTX 4090 into the selection of prizes.
NVIDIA’s contest rules consistently detail the worth of the cards within the prize pool, usually aligning with the prevailing market value of the RTX 4090. In specific contests, certain cards might feature customized backplates, theoretically enhancing their value further.
It’s noteworthy that the last two contests in November and the latest December giveaway featuring the RTX 4090 linked to the Doom 30th Anniversary exhibit a lowered MSRP of $1,398. This pricing could be more akin to that of a customized RTX 4080 model, yet this is the information displayed on NVIDIA’s pages.
During the September Reddit giveaway, the RTX 4090 was presented with an MSRP of $1599, a figure that remains the official price for this card even now. However, the current minimum retail price for the RTX 4090 in the US market is around $1,850, surpassing both the official MSRP and the sweepstakes price.
Twice this year, the cost of this graphics card skyrocketed to $2,000 – once in the initial quarter and again in the final quarter – each surge attributed to distinct reasons.
Speculations indicate that NVIDIA might introduce the RTX 4080 SUPER model in early January, yet there hasn’t been any hint regarding alterations to the price of the RTX 4090, except for the debut of the RTX 4090D designed specifically for the Chinese market.
Source: videocardz.com
