The highly anticipated Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards are set to launch on January 30th, but concerns about immediate shortages are mounting. Reports from retailers and manufacturers suggest limited initial stock. With eager buyers already lining up, these cards are expected to be extremely popular despite their premium prices ($1,999 and $999 respectively).
MSI, a major manufacturer, attributes the initial scarcity to the Lunar New Year, anticipating stock levels to normalize in February. Retailers like Overclockers UK have reported receiving only a handful of RTX 5090 units, echoing similar concerns from PowerGPU in the US.
In response to the growing anxiety, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the high demand and potential for stock-outs, assuring consumers that more cards are being shipped daily.
However, the limited supply has already attracted scalpers. Pre-sale listings on eBay are showing inflated prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed for a staggering $5,750 – a massive markup of 187%.
Adding to Nvidia's challenges, the company's share price dropped significantly following the announcement of a new, cost-effective Chinese AI model, raising concerns about future datacenter GPU sales.
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