The Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are set to launch on January 30th, but reports from retailers and manufacturers suggest significant shortages are likely. Consumers are already lining up outside stores, anticipating high demand for these highly sought-after GPUs, despite their hefty price tags of $1,999 and $999 respectively.
MSI, a major manufacturer, attributes the initial supply constraints to the Lunar New Year, expecting stock to improve in February. Retailers like Overclockers UK have reported receiving only a handful of RTX 5090 units, echoing concerns voiced by PowerGPU in the US, who predict extremely limited availability for the RTX 5090 launch.
To address these concerns, Nvidia representative Tim@Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging anticipated high demand and potential stock-outs, assuring consumers that more GPUs are being shipped daily.
However, the limited supply is already fueling scalping activities. eBay listings show pre-sale offers for the RTX 5090 at exorbitant prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed for $5,750—a staggering 187% markup.
Adding to Nvidia's challenges, the company's share price dropped significantly following the announcement of the DeepSeek AI model, raising concerns about the future of Nvidia's datacenter GPU sales. This development may further impact the allocation of resources and potentially exacerbate the consumer GPU shortage.
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