A surprising event has unfolded in Slovakia, where a custom Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU has made an early appearance on the market. The catch? It’s being sold at an eye-watering price of 1,600 Euros, comparable to the cost of an NVIDIA RTX 4090.
This premature sale comes roughly three weeks before the GPU’s official debut, slated for the 6th of March. As more Radeon RX 9070 XT units make their way to retailers, the excitement brews for its launch. However, the current asking price is alarmingly steep, sparking discussions about the persistence of scalpers looking to capitalize on buyer impatience.
The card in question is the Gigabyte Gaming OC edition, notorious for its inflated price tag, far surpassing the anticipated MSRP. Speculation from previous leaks suggests that the RX 9070 XT should range from $699 to $849 for premium configurations, making the 1,600 Euros price tag particularly shocking.
Despite a deleted Reddit post initially revealing this sale, discussions continue, fueled by a circulated video showing the GPU’s unboxing. The packaging hints at substantial power requirements, with reports suggesting a demand for an 850W power supply, while other versions may need up to 900W. Fortunately, the GPU’s thermal design power (TDP) is not as daunting, running at an estimated 260W for the standard edition and up to 330W for the enhanced OC version.
This Gigabyte Gaming OC variant sports a factory-overclocked setup, complete with a robust triple-fan cooling system and three 8-pin power connectors. It’s a sizable card, filling 2.5 slots and extending 29 cm in length by 12 cm in width.
Radeon RX 9070 XT is poised to challenge the formidable GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, with its upcoming reveal on February 28th, followed by a retail launch a week later. Coincidentally, NVIDIA’s own RTX 5070 is expected to hit the shelves around the same time, indicating an exciting period for GPU enthusiasts and a fierce competition between these tech giants.
As anticipation builds, enthusiasts are advised to hold off on overpaying for these cards until they are officially released and available at MSRP. The competitive landscape promises exciting developments in the graphics card market, ushering in a new era of performance and innovation.
