Scoring a modern graphics card for under $100 sounds like the kind of deal that only exists in rumors, but one Walmart shopper says it actually happened. A Reddit user, u/ForkDryer, reported finding an MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X priced at just $80 at a local Walmart store. Even they thought it was a mistake at first, saying it “seemed too good to be true,” but the discounted sticker price reportedly scanned correctly at checkout.
What makes this find even more surprising is the current state of GPU pricing. With graphics card prices often running noticeably higher than normal, landing a new-generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti for a fraction of its typical cost feels almost unreal. The 8GB version of the RTX 5060 Ti originally launched at $379 and commonly sits closer to around $400 today, making an $80 clearance price an enormous markdown—roughly five times less than launch pricing.
The price tag shown in the post indicates the discount was tied to a clearance sale, which is where some of the best “right place, right time” hardware bargains tend to appear. While shoppers do occasionally report decent GPU discounts, they’re usually much closer to MSRP. Deep-clearance deals like this, especially on a current-gen card, are far less common.
As for performance, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is widely considered a strong budget-friendly GPU for 1080p gaming, and it can hold up surprisingly well at 1440p in many titles. The biggest limitation is the 8GB VRAM buffer, which can cause issues in some newer, more demanding games—particularly at higher settings or resolutions. Still, when you’re paying under $100 for a capable current-generation graphics card, VRAM complaints tend to fade fast.
If you’re hunting for a budget GPU deal, this is a good reminder to check local retailers in person, not just online listings. Clearance shelves and in-store price tags can sometimes offer discounts you’ll never see on a website. Even finding a graphics card at or slightly below MSRP can be a win in today’s market. And if you’re building or upgrading a PC with multiple parts, it’s also worth watching for bundle and combo offers, which can shave a meaningful amount off the total cost.
