Gamer scores Nvidia’s $999 powerhouse RTX 5080 for a jaw-dropping $289 — the Walmart clearance aisle is the secret weapon to beat the AI-driven GPU shortage

Published: 4 days ago (February 4, 2026 at 06:30 AM EST)

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Source: Tom’s Hardware

Shoppers share their best GeForce RTX 50‑series purchases in a Reddit thread from Walmart’s electronics clearance aisle.

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