Nvidia Offers GeForce RTX 50 Founders Edition at MSRP During Quakecon
Nvidia is leaning into real-world demand for its next-generation GeForce RTX lineup at this year’s Quakecon in Texas by offering some visitors the chance to buy select RTX 50 Founders Edition cards at the official MSRP—while supplies last. The move comes as GPU pricing has continued to climb for many models, making Nvidia’s “normal price” pitch stand out during the four-day event running August 6–9.
MSRP Founders Editions at Quakecon: what Nvidia is offering
Nvidia says Quakecon attendees can purchase specific Founders Edition graphics cards directly at Nvidia’s booth for the official suggested price. The cards named for the promotion are the GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070, each available at MSRP on a limited-stock basis.
In its announcement, Nvidia branded the in-person program as “Verified Priority Access IRL”—with “IRL” meaning “in real life.” Nvidia’s Verified Priority Access (VPA) system is typically tied to online registration, designed to help buyers secure RTX 50 Founders Edition GPUs at MSRP while reducing the impact of scalpers and automated bots.
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August 6–9, Quakecon in Texas: Nvidia operates a booth offering select RTX 50 Founders Edition cards at MSRP until inventory runs out.
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Promotion framing: Nvidia presents the MSRP purchase opportunity as a Quakecon attraction, alongside other on-site activities.
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RTX 5090 stock status: Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 is shown as temporarily sold out at $1,999 on the Quakecon stand.
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Other ways to win or participate: Nvidia also highlights physical collectible cards and giveaways tied to RTX-5070 Founders Edition and additional RTX 50 GPUs through gaming challenges and a modding competition.
RTX 5090 temporarily sold out at $1,999
While Nvidia did not publicly confirm a broader shift in RTX 50 pricing and availability, the in-person offer reveals how valuable MSRP access has become in the current market. A report tied to the event indicates that the GeForce RTX 5090 listing on Nvidia’s Quakecon booth shows it as temporarily unavailable at the $1,999 MSRP point.
Nvidia’s Quakecon pitch also makes it clear the company views the “buy at MSRP” opportunity as noteworthy enough to pair with the event’s standard competitive structure—prizes, challenges, and community-focused activities—rather than handling it as a simple store-style transaction.
What attendees can do besides the MSRP purchase
Even with limited GPU stock, Nvidia’s Quakecon presence includes additional customer-facing options. Attendees can reportedly secure physical GeForce collectible cards, and there are planned giveaways of RTX-5070 Founders Edition units as well as other RTX 50 GPUs. Nvidia also points to participation paths through gaming challenges and a modding competition running as part of the event.
