The new Blackwell workstation GPUs are hitting the market at more accessible prices if you can get the right funding. While many in the PC gaming community are struggling to scrape together the cash for a consumer-grade graphics card like the RTX 5080, others are finding alternative routes. Some resort to traveling to countries like Japan just to procure the latest cards, while a lucky few are scoring something far more powerful.

Nvidia’s latest RTX PRO 6000 models have arrived, primarily designed for tasks demanding high performance, such as rendering and massive model creation. These pro cards come equipped with an impressive 96GB of VRAM, aligning them more with professional use than standard gaming. Yet the gamer in all of us can’t help but be excited about the prospect of owning one.

Recent reports about these GPUs indicate a listing price around $9,000 USD including VAT, making it exceptionally pricey, especially compared to existing consumer graphics cards.

However, a Reddit user known as Recurrents managed to snag one thanks to a grant from Nvidia that offered a $5,000 discount on the card. This enabled them to acquire the once elusive RTX Pro 6000 for a cost of about $3,000 to $4,000 USD.

This purchase raises questions about the accessibility of such deals, particularly since these grants might require qualifications that are hard to meet, such as being a full-time faculty member at an accredited institution.

While many gamers hope to witness a shift in availability and pricing for consumer-grade GPUs soon, those interested in the cutting-edge performance offered by Nvidia’s professional lineup can explore avenues like grants that might make ownership feasible.