Shopper walks out with a $4.99 Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU from Goodwill - thrift stores are the hidden goldmines amid the AI-driven GPU crisis
On January 24, 2026, a lucky shopper managed to walk away with a Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU for only $4.99 from a Goodwill thrift store. Originally launched as a strong 1080p and 1440p gaming card, this graphics powerhouse was initially revived with basic maintenance after being picked up for just $4.99. This incredible find highlights the potential for thrift stores to be hidden goldmines amidst the current AI-driven GPU crisis. For more details, check out the original article by Latest from Tom's Hardware.
