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Nvidia RTX 3060 comeback in 2026 could alleviate soaring GPU prices and memory shortages — rumored RTX 5050 9GB abruptly shelved amid speculation

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Nvidia is rumored to be reintroducing the RTX 3060 graphics card in June 2026 to address GPU price hikes and memory shortages. The company has reportedly paused the launch of the RTX 5050 9GB variant, potentially due to these market challenges. The RTX 3060, with its 12GB of GDDR6 memory, could offer a cost-effective solution for gamers, especially with the current scarcity of GPUs. The decision to bring back the RTX 3060 may be influenced by the lower cost of GDDR6 VRAM and the ease of manufacturing using Samsung's 8nm process.

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