Modified GeForce RTX 5090 with 96 GB Memory Shows Up on Alibaba for Nearly $4,000
A 96 GB RTX 5090 listed on Alibaba for under $4,000 is shaking the high‑end GPU market.
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What memory capacity does the Alibaba‑listed RTX 5090 claim?
The listing advertises 96 GB of VRAM.
How much is the modified RTX 5090 priced at in the reports?
Reports indicate a price just under $4,000, with TechInsider.org specifying $3,888.
Which media outlets reported the Alibaba listing?
NeoTeo, Tom's Hardware, TechInsider.org and TechPowerUp covered the listing.
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- Primary Driver: A 96 GB RTX 5090 listed on Alibaba for under $4,000 is shaking the high‑end GPU market.
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A China-modified Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 with 96 GB of VRAM is listed on Alibaba for just under $4,000. The listing, noted by NeoTeo, shows specs that diverge from Nvidia’s official RTX 5090, raising questions about performance and warranty.
Gamers, hardware resellers and Nvidia stand to gain from a low‑cost, high‑memory option or lose credibility if the product proves faulty. Tom's Hardware and TechPowerUp say the product is available now on Alibaba, prompting scrutiny from the tech community.
TechInsider.org notes the price as $3,888, and the listing describes the card as a China‑modified RTX 5090 with massive 96 GB of memory. Buyers will watch for confirmation of the card’s functionality and any response from Nvidia or Alibaba, while regulators may examine compliance with consumer‑protection rules.
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Coverage (4)
- Alibaba lists a claimed 96GB RTX 5090, but the specs do not add up NeoTeo · 8h ago
- China-modified Nvidia RTX 5090 with massive 96GB of memory appears on Alibaba for less than $4,000 Tom's Hardware · 8h ago
- China’s Modded RTX 5090 Hits 96GB VRAM for $3,888 [2026] tech-insider.org · 8h ago
- Modified GeForce RTX 5090 with 96 GB Memory Shows Up on Alibaba for Nearly $4,000 TechPowerUp · 8h ago
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