Huge haul of RTX 3090 graphics cards taken from warehouse Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Huge haul of RTX 3090 graphics cards taken from warehouse $340k worth presumed stolen. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 8 Dec 2020 44 comments A huge stash of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards have been reported stolen from manufacturer MSI's own warehouse. The haul amounts to 40 cargo boxes, Tom's Hardware reported, worth $336,500 (£252k). Missing. MSI believes the theft was likely an inside job, considering the fact the RTX 3090s were stolen from an area of the company's own facility under high surveillance. Police have been notified and a $15k reward has been offered for anyone with information, while MSI has said it will offer clemency for any employee who comes forward and shares knowledge of the heist. RTX 3090s are already expensive and in incredibly high demand, with each card regularly selling for around £2000. This theft won't help matters - except for those who could now sell them on at inflated prices. Whether it's PC graphics cards or missing, presumed stolen, next-gen consoles, 2020 has seen a spate of criminal activity tied to high-end gaming hardware. The motive is simple - acquire an in-demand item, then sell it on for profit at inflated prices. Just yesterday, we reported on a tactic used by gangs of thieves to hijack moving lorries at speed, which has been put into action to make off with boxes of PlayStation 5s. Watch on YouTube Has the PS5 changed the way we play single-player games forever? Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store