The surprise listing in the Canada Computers catalog for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT stirred immediate buzz among gamers and hardware watchers across Canada and the United States. The early reveals from AMD partners Powercolor and XFX suggested a price strategy built to compete head to head with Nvidia, signaling a direct challenge in the graphics card segment.
Powercolor’s budget minded Reaper line prices the RX 9070 at $586 while the top end XT model starts at $769. XFX counters with higher base options, with the Swift family starting at $664 and the XT version reaching as high as $860. In both brands the flagship cards sit near the upper limit of the segment, a space that Nvidia has long dominated in this class of cards.
A note for shoppers in Canada Computers: the listing shows prices in Canadian dollars, reflecting regional pricing and tax considerations that influence purchasing decisions in Canada and the United States.
The hardware behind the new models also commands attention. In addition to the Reaper, Powercolor has showcased Hellhound and Red Devil configurations that incorporate an upgraded cooling system. XFX has drawn speculation with the Mercury and Quicksilver lines, where engineers experiment with removable magnetic fans to simplify maintenance and optimize airflow.
The swift removal of the GPU listings from the Canada Computers catalog fueled rumors of a premature leak. Industry insiders believe AMD is testing the market by gauging response to a price range before an official announcement. At the same time the company maintains an air of intrigue, with final specifications and prices kept under wraps until a formal presentation.
“Go touch the grass” is a line that has popped up in memes tied to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a reminder of the way gamers joke about time spent away from the latest hardware as others chase platinum. The broader takeaway for North American buyers is that AMD seems to be orchestrating a cautious, multi stage rollout that balances market curiosity with strategic pricing.