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 alike suggest limited initial stock. Potential buyers are already lining up, highlighting the intense demand for these coveted GPUs, despite their hefty price tags of $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. Several retailers, including Overclockers UK and PowerGPU, have echoed these concerns, predicting extremely limited availability, particularly for the RTX 5090.
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In response to the growing anxiety, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the anticipated high demand and potential for stock-outs. The company assures consumers that it and its partners are actively working to increase retail supply.
However, the limited supply is already fueling price gouging. Scalpers are listing RTX 5090 cards on eBay for exorbitant prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed at a staggering $5,750 – a massive markup of 187%.
Adding to Nvidia's challenges, the company's stock price experienced a significant drop (16.86%) following the announcement of a new Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, which claims to have achieved comparable results at a fraction of the cost, potentially impacting Nvidia's datacenter GPU sales. This adds another layer of complexity to the company's immediate priorities.
