NVIDIA is selling GeForce RTX 50 Series Founders Edition GPUs at MSRP prices at QuakeCon 2026

QuakeCon 2026 kicks off this weekend, with the event once again offering PC gamers the opportunity to take part in the world's biggest LAN party alongside celebrating id Software franchises like DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein.

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This year NVIDIA and its GeForce RTX brand are once again a major QuakeCon 2026 partner, and in addition to sponsoring a $10,000 mod contest and giving away GPUs, it's also offering attendees a pretty special deal.

Yes, per the headline, NVIDIA will be at the event selling Founders Edition models of its GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards at MSRP. While supplies last, PC gamers at QuakeCon 2026 will be able to pick up a GeForce RTX 5070 for $549 USD, a GeForce RTX 5080 for $999, or a GeForce RTX 5090 for $1,999. If you've been following GPU prices, especially with the current memory and component crisis affecting all corners of the PC gaming hardware market, picking up a Founders Edition GPU at its original MSRP launch price represents a fantastic deal.

NVIDIA will also be giving away GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition GPUs and swag to the best players who take part in its Quake III Arena RTX Remix and DOOM: The Dark Ages challenges. It'll also be giving away limited-edition GeForce Trading Cards, which highlight GeForce's greatest gaming moments, to attendees while supplies last.

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Where at QuakeCon 2026 can attendees purchase the Founders Edition RTX 5070, 5080, and 5090?

NVIDIA will be selling GeForce RTX 5070, 5080, and 5090 Founders Edition GPUs at QuakeCon 2026 directly at the event. The article does not specify an exact booth or location within QuakeCon where attendees can purchase them.

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Question #2

Are there any giveaways or contests at QuakeCon 2026 where attendees can win GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs?

Yes. NVIDIA is sponsoring a $10,000 mod contest and its GeForce Garage modders will give away GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and other hardware to the creators of the best mods, with the winner flown to NVIDIA HQ for a Rig Spotlight video. NVIDIA will also give away GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition GPUs and swag to top players in its Quake III Arena RTX Remix and DOOM: The Dark Ages challenges.

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Question #3

Which in-event challenges are offering RTX 5070 Founders Edition GPUs as prizes, according to the article?

The Quake III Arena RTX Remix and DOOM: The Dark Ages challenges are offering GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition GPUs as prizes.

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In addition to being an event that celebrates all things FPS gaming, QuakeCon is also home to the Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) LAN event, the world's largest LAN party. NVIDIA and its GeForce Garage modders will host the annual QuakeCon Mod Contest, where they will give away GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and other hardware to the people behind the best mods. The lucky winner will also be flown to NVIDIA's HQ in California, where their PC mod will get to star in its own Rig Spotlight video, like the one below from last year's winner HeavyG.