Nvidia Warns PC Gamers of RTX 50-Series Stock Shortage

The highly anticipated Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are set to launch on January 30th, but concerns about immediate shortages are mounting. Reports from retailers and manufacturers suggest limited initial stock, with some anticipating significant supply constraints.

Potential buyers are already lining up, highlighting the intense demand for these top-tier graphics cards, despite their premium price points ($1,999 for the RTX 5090 and $999 for the RTX 5080).

MSI, a major manufacturer, attributes the initial scarcity to the Lunar New Year, predicting stock levels will improve in February. Retailers like Overclockers UK have reported receiving extremely limited quantities of the RTX 5090, further fueling concerns. PowerGPU echoed these sentiments, predicting extremely low availability for the RTX 5090 launch.

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In response to the growing anxiety, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging anticipated high demand and potential stock-outs. The company assures consumers that they and their partners are actively working to increase retail supply.

However, the limited supply is already attracting scalpers. Pre-sale listings on eBay are showing inflated prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed for a staggering $5,750 – a significant markup of 187% over the MSRP.

Adding to Nvidia's challenges, the company's share price experienced a substantial drop (16.86%) following the announcement of a new, cost-effective Chinese AI model. This development raises concerns about the future of Nvidia's datacenter GPU sales.