GPU, RAM, and SSD Prices 2026: Latest PC Hardware Price Trends

Global supply constraints continue pushing GPU, RAM, and SSD prices above historical lows and official launch MSRPs.

Hardware by Godrics01 on Mar 07, 2026

Prices for PC hardware have been all over the place over the past year, especially since the RTX 50 series graphics cards launched. When NVIDIA first released these GPUs, it was unclear if retail costs would match the official MSRPs. Over the next few months, price trends showed that many cards were priced above MSRP. The same thing happened with AMD's RX 9000 series, which came out in the spring and summer.

Prices finally leveled out, and the time between late summer and early fall of 2025 was a good time to build new PCs. But in October and November, a lack of hardware started to hurt the market. The lack of memory supply also drove up the prices of NAND and SSDs. Because VRAM is needed for graphics cards, the supply strain also affected GPU prices.

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Prices are moving in different directions right now. Some parts stay the same, while others keep going up. Market listings from major retailers show that GPUs, RAM, and SSDs remain the main components driving PC build costs.

A Look at GPU Price Watch

We obtained pricing information from PCPartPicker by tracking the lowest retail prices for each GPU model. We checked the listings to make sure they were from well-known retailers or trustworthy third-party sellers. We also averaged the lowest 10 ads for each GPU to get an idea of the current market price.

AMD GPUs faced pricing pressure in February and March, while certain lower-end NVIDIA GPUs also saw their prices rise. Recent data indicates that numerous NVIDIA models either remained static or experienced additional increases. Only a few cards got better. Almost all GPUs, except for a few models, currently trade for more than their initial launch price. That pattern holds true for most products in the stack.

Prices for the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti

When you use a coupon code, the RTX 5060 8GB costs about $370 right now. Sometimes stores include extras, such as a 240mm AIO liquid cooler, with certain models. This adds value, but it doesn't lower the price of the base GPU.

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is more expensive, at about $380. The price difference between the two models is still modest, but the 8GB VRAM limit will make them less useful in newer games over time.

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 are Both on the Market

Because it has more VRAM, the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is still one of the better choices. But there isn't much supply. Some advertisements say that shipping will take place in late March or April, which means that the items are not very available.

A price study shows that Nvidia's models with more VRAM may not be as widely available as those with less. Right now, many 16GB GPUs, like the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, and RTX 5080 16GB, are selling for about 130% of their MSRP. RTX 5070 is supposed to cost $550, but it's currently about $650. Some listings come with game bundles, but it doesn't make the price gap much less.

Prices for High-End NVIDIA GPUs

RTX 5070 Ti 16GB is now one of the more expensive mid- to high-end options. The lowest price right now is about $950, even though prices were as low as $730 in the past few months.

Compared to the last few months, the price of the RTX 5080 16GB has gone down. The official MSRP is $1,000, although the lowest pricing is still approximately $1,250. RTX 5090 is still selling for very high prices at the top of the stack. The lowest-priced listings recently rose from $3,600 to about $3,700.

Other GPUs from AMD

There are still AMD choices available, but they cost more than they were supposed to at launch. RX 7900 XT is one example. It has 20GB of VRAM and costs about $680. That combination currently offers more memory per dollar than many other models for workloads that need a lot of VRAM.

RX 9600 XT 8GB is an entry-level AMD GPU that costs about $345. The 16GB version costs about $430, making it a good option for anyone who wants more VRAM without paying more for NVIDIA cards.

People thought the RX 9700 and RX 9700 XT would help keep GPU prices stable across the board. The lowest prices for RX 9700 cards right now are around $630; RX 9700 XT cards are still over $700.

Trends in DDR5 Memory Prices

The persistent supply shortfall continues to affect memory prices. Several configurations are priced higher than they were last month. DDR5 systems were tracked in three groups: 32GB DDR5 kits with speeds of DDR5-6000 or faster and latencies of CL32 or below; budget 32GB kits with no rigorous timing requirements; and 64GB kits for systems with a lot of storage.

Prices went up for most categories. One exception was a 64GB DDR5 kit that went down for a short time because a $150 coupon was used on a listing that was already $750. Even with the cut, prices are still higher than they used to be, as 64GB kits used to sell for close to $200 a few months ago.

Prices for 32GB DDR5 Kits

For regular gaming builds, 32GB DDR5 kits are still very prevalent. The Crucial DDR5-6400 kit costs about $368 right now and works well with both XMP and EXPO.

Kits that aren't as important or don't have rigorous speed requirements are cheaper, though they may have high latency values, such as CL52. Some kits also use CUDIMM modules, which behave differently across platforms. Intel Core Ultra systems can run CUDIMM natively. In contrast, AMD AM5 systems may need manual tuning to achieve higher speeds.

Availability of DDR4 Memory

DDR4 memory is still available, but prices have risen since last month. Some Silicon Power kits dropped to about $220 for a short time due to promo codes, but then went back up to higher prices. Right now, a few 32GB DDR4-3200 CL16 kits are still under $220. They work well enough for older platforms that still use DDR4.

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Changes in the Price of SSDs

Prices for SSDs have risen as memory becomes scarcer. This is because NAND supply impacts both memory modules and solid-state storage. In the past, 1TB NVMe drives sold for about $55, 2TB drives for about $90, and 4TB drives for about $190. Prices are much higher now. The cheapest 1TB NVMe SSD is currently about $118. You can still get a 2TB NVMe Gen4 drive for less than $200, and it still has full Gen4 read and write speeds.

A 4TB NVMe SSD costs about $456 right now, but that price doesn't include any discounts. Using available coupon codes lowers the final price, though it's still much higher than it was at its lowest.

Final Thoughts

The key things that make creating a new PC more expensive are the costs of GPUs, RAM, and SSDs. Compared to prior years, other hardware components such as CPUs, cases, power supplies, and motherboards have remained relatively stable.

Due to the current supply shortage, customers may consider a few options before buying new hardware. The used market can be a better place to buy GPUs. If manufacturers had bought memory at lower prices earlier, prebuilt systems might also have been competitive. Waiting for market changes may also help lower expenses, but it is still unclear how prices will move in the future.

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