PSA: MSI Sells Its Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-Series Blackwell Graphic Cards Under a Pen Name at Walmart

If you're on the hunt for one of the new Nvidia Blackwell graphics cards and want to avoid hefty markups, it's wise to turn to the manufacturers themselves. MSI, a leading AIB partner of Nvidia, offers their products directly on the Walmart online marketplace through their subsidiary brand, "Raideals." You can find a variety of graphics cards available, from the budget-friendly RTX 5060 Ti to the high-end RTX 5080, often at competitive prices.

It's important to note that a "list price" might not always align with Nvidia's suggested launch price. For instance, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB launched at $429, but MSI's version is listed at $609. This discrepancy can be attributed to factors like enhanced build quality, advanced cooling systems, and out-of-the-box overclocking capabilities, alongside the manufacturer's markup. These additional costs are becoming a standard in the market, making Nvidia's Founder's Edition cards a rare find.

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Cards

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Venus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card
$429.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Gaming Trio OC Graphics Card
$469.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card
$499.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Shadow 2X OC Graphics Card
$609.99 at Walmart

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"Easily able to handle most AAA games at 1080p with all the eye candy turned up, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a great mid-range graphics card. Just do yourself a favor and stay away from the 8GB version."

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Cards

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Ventus 3X OC Plus Graphics Card
$1,409.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Inspire 3X OC Graphics Card
$1,479.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Gaming Trio OC Graphics Card
$1,579.99 at Walmart

MSI Vanguard GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Vanguard SOC Graphics Card
$1,629.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Suprim OC Graphics Card
$1,669.99 at Walmart

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is complicated. It does what it says on the tin: play games at 1440p at a high frame rate. But the problem is that it doesn’t necessarily do that better than the RTX 4070 Super, or any other graphics card in this price range. It does add Multi Frame Generation, which is nice to have for anyone with a high-refresh monitor, but that alone isn’t worth the upgrade."

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Cards

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Ventus 3X OC Graphics Card
$899.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Inspire 3X OC Graphics Card
$949.99 at Walmart

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"For the money, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is simply the best 4K graphics card for most people. It’s not only significantly faster than its predecessor, but DLSS 4 and multi frame generation will keep it relevant for years."

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Graphics Cards

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Ventus 3X OC Plus Graphics Card
$1,409.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Inspire 3X OC Graphics Card
$1,479.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Gaming Trio OC Graphics Card
$1,579.99 at Walmart

MSI Vanguard GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Vanguard SOC Graphics Card
$1,629.99 at Walmart

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Suprim OC Graphics Card
$1,669.99 at Walmart

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is an extremely competent 4K graphics card for its price. It’s just not quite the performance uplift that hardcore enthusiasts who upgrade every generation are going to want to see."

If you're thinking of a prebuilt PC, consider Alienware

For those who prefer prebuilt systems over DIY, Alienware offers compelling options with the new RTX 50 series. Their PCs are competitively priced, readily available, and come with a one-year warranty, with the option to extend it. Given the current high markups on graphics cards, opting for a prebuilt system might be more cost-effective.

New Release: Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)
$6,099.99 save 13% $5,299.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$2,399.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
$2,899.99 save 14% $2,499.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 4090 Gaming PC
$2,999.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC
$1,899.99 at Alienware

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