In the few months before the release of the next generation of PC hardware, current-generation parts like the RTX 3090 Ti seem to be going for absurdly low prices. Common PC components are now prohibitively expensive due to the ongoing rise in hyperinflation, the effects of the global chip scarcity, and scalper mania from earlier in the decade. These factors have had a catastrophic impact on economies worldwide.

However, a sudden shift in the market has occurred as a result of the recent crypto meltdown and a decline in general demand for the gear. The same graphics cards that were once sold for more than twice their MSRPs are now retailing for almost that amount. Even worse, some SKUs are experiencing such a sharp decline in demand that manufacturers are being compelled to slash their prices below retail in order to get rid of their inventory.

RTX 3090 Ti for less than MSRP

This is the situation with the RTX 3090 Ti, our topic today. The official cost of NVIDIA's most recent BFGPU, which was released last year, is about $2000 USD. Today, the EVGA Store is selling the item at the incredible low price of $1149. Yes, you can get an EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 GAMING graphics card, the best available, for for $1149 USD.

         EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 GAMING selling for just $1149 | EVGA

That represents a historically low discount on a product that officially costs almost twice as much. The icing on the cake is that it is a premium FTW3 model. Historically, the price of this particular GPU on EVGA's website has been far above $2000. The graph below shows a three-month price history and shows that the EVGA RTX 3090 Ti FTW3's maximum price to yet was $2152 USD, a 46.6 percent decrease from its current price.


                                    EVGA RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 price history  | Honey

If the deal wasn't already too good for you, EVGA is also providing free shipping on this GPU. It's reasonable to state that all AIBs are currently working to get rid of their stock in order to make room for the next-generation SKUs as soon as possible as the introduction of the RTX 40-series GPUs draws closer. For patient gamers who have waited two years to get their hands on a GPU that's decently priced, this has led to a fantastic situation.

Due to its immense power, the RTX 3090 Ti will remain relevant for many years. Purchasing it now, just before NVIDIA's next BFGPU is released, is not at all a bad idea. There is no need to search deeper if you're looking for a high-end GPU.