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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

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

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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Nvidia RTX 5070 spotted at rare MSRP price in Woot flash sale — move fast to secure a bargain, 38% off saves you $340

Nvidia RTX 5070 spotted at rare MSRP price in Woot flash sale — move fast to secure a bargain, 38% off saves you $340

A rare Nvidia RTX 5070 was spotted at MSRP in a Woot flash sale, offering a 38% discount of $340, bringing the price down to $549 from $889. This mid-range graphics card provides excellent performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM and access to Nvidia's software features like DLSS 4 and 4.5. The card outperforms previous-gen models and competes well against other GPUs in its class. With the current scarcity of GPUs at reasonable prices, this deal is expected to sell out quickly, so act fast if interested.

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Nvidia dominates gaming GPU market with 95 percent share as sales of AMD Radeon graphics plummet to a historical low of 5 percent

Nvidia dominates gaming GPU market with 95 percent share as sales of AMD Radeon graphics plummet to a historical low of 5 percent

Nvidia continues to dominate the gaming GPU market with a 95% share, while AMD Radeon graphics sales hit a historical low of 5%. The industry saw an increase in discrete graphics card shipments for desktop PCs in 2025, with Nvidia's GeForce GPUs leading the market. Despite the overall growth in shipments, AMD struggled to gain traction with its Radeon RX 9000-series GPUs, resulting in a decline in market share. Factors like supply constraints, high memory prices, and geopolitical uncertainties are expected to contribute to a projected 10% decline in the desktop graphics card market in 2026.

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Nvidia’s RTX 5070 seemingly crushes memory shortages to reign supreme as Steam’s number one GPU — but there are questions about why

Nvidia’s RTX 5070 seemingly crushes memory shortages to reign supreme as Steam’s number one GPU — but there are questions about why

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 has become Steam's top GPU despite a 15% price increase, surpassing the RTX 4060. The surge in popularity is attributed to Chinese Steam users, with a significant increase during the Chinese New Year holidays. The rise in RTX 5070 usage is also influenced by internet gaming cafes in China. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in gaming systems with 32GB of memory, despite ongoing memory shortages. Gamers are showing discontent with Windows 11, as Windows 10 usage has increased in February 2026.

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