Der8auer Claims Nvidia Masks True GPU Prices

In a Jan. 23, 2026 video, German hardware YouTuber der8auer argues Nvidia's advertised MSRPs no longer reflect retail GPU prices because GPUs are sold bundled with rising VRAM costs. He says Nvidia's discontinued OPP and internal bundling let Nvidia preserve margins while partners absorb higher costs, reducing budget-card profitability. The shift may squeeze lower-end supply and push consumer prices higher.
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