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Nvidia Issues RTX 5090 and 5080 Stock Shortage Warning to PC Gamers Ahead of Hotly Anticipated Release Date

Author : Ava Feb 20,2025

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 indicate limited initial stock. With eager buyers already lining up, these cards are expected to be incredibly popular despite their hefty price tags ($1,999 and $999 respectively).

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

In response to the growing anxiety, Nvidia's Tim@Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the anticipated high demand and potential for stock-outs. The company assures customers that it and its partners are actively working to increase retail stock.

However, the limited supply is already attracting scalpers. Pre-sale listings on eBay are already 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, its share price experienced a significant drop (16.86%) following the announcement of the DeepSeek AI model, raising questions about the future of its datacenter GPU sales.

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