The era of paying hundreds above MSRP for Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs has finally ended. Best Buy currently offers the PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC Graphics Card at its original $999.99 launch price for in-store pickup at select locations. This marks the first time we've seen stock available at this price point - though availability likely won't last long.
GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Delivers Flawless 4K Gaming
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC Graphics Card
$999.99 at Best Buy
When comparing generations, the RTX 5080 shows modest 5-10% performance gains over the discontinued RTX 4080 Super. While this incremental improvement may disappoint some, the card's launch price matching its predecessor's MSRP makes it the clear value choice - especially now that it's actually available at retail price rather than the inflated $1,500+ prices seen from scalpers.
Make no mistake: the RTX 5080 remains a powerhouse, surpassed only by Nvidia's flagship $2,000 RTX 5090 and the discontinued $1,600 RTX 4090. It effortlessly handles modern AAA titles at 4K resolution with high settings and ray tracing enabled. The card introduces DLSS 4 technology, building upon DLSS 3 with enhanced multi-frame generation capabilities that deliver smoother performance with minimal visual artifacts in supported games.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"For existing owners of recent high-end GPUs, upgrading to the RTX 5080 offers limited value due to its modest performance gains over the RTX 4080 series - though DLSS 4's multi-frame generation does enhance visual fluidity in compatible games. However, gamers still using older graphics cards will experience meaningful performance improvements, especially those who appreciate Nvidia's AI-powered features."
