The highly anticipated Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are set to launch on January 30th, but concerns about immediate shortages are swirling. Reports from retailers and manufacturers indicate limited initial stock. With eager buyers already lining up, these cards are expected to be extremely sought-after, 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 stabilization in February. Retailers like Overclockers UK have reported receiving only minimal quantities of the RTX 5090, further fueling concerns. PowerGPU echoed these sentiments, predicting severely limited availability for the RTX 5090 launch.
In response to the growing anxiety, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging significant demand and the possibility of initial stock-outs. They assured customers that additional stock is being shipped daily to retailers.
Despite Nvidia's statement, scalpers are already capitalizing on the anticipated shortage. Pre-sale listings on eBay are showcasing inflated prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed for a staggering $5,750 – a massive markup of 187% over its MSRP.
Adding to Nvidia's challenges, their share price plummeted by 16.86% following the announcement of the DeepSeek AI model, raising questions about the future of their datacenter GPU sales. This could potentially impact their ability to prioritize stock allocation for the consumer GPU launch.
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