GPU Price Crisis and Shortage Warnings

RTX 5090 standalone $4,800+; RTX 5060 Ti up 39%, RTX 5070 up 36%, RTX 5060 up 27%. AMD GPUs up 10%. PC Partner warns severe shortages in H2 2026, urging DIY builders not to wait. Pre-builts becoming viable GPU source due to price inversion. Legacy GPU benchmarks (GTX 1060 to 2080 Ti, RX 470 to 6700 XT) show older cards still viable for modern titles like STALKER 2, reinforcing budget alternatives.