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GPU Prices Up Again in October, RTX 5090 Now Sells for 262% Over MSRP Worldwide

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In a big surprise to no one, graphics card prices went up again in October. TechSpot's latest survey across 10 countries shows GPU prices rising 11% month over month, following a 15% jump in August…

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