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

The highly anticipated Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards are set to launch on January 30th. However, concerns about significant shortages are circulating, fueled by reports from retailers and manufacturers.

Potential buyers are already lining up, anticipating the release of these coveted GPUs, priced at $1,999 and $999 respectively. MSI, a major manufacturer, attributes the initial scarcity to the Lunar New Year, projecting stock stabilization in February.

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5 ImagesRetailers have echoed these concerns, with some reporting extremely limited initial stock of the RTX 5090. One retailer stated they've received only a handful of units. Another corroborated the limited availability, predicting a challenging launch.

In response to the growing apprehension, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the anticipated high demand and the possibility of stock-outs. The company assures consumers that they and their partners are actively working to increase retail supply.

Despite Nvidia's statement, the potential for shortages is creating opportunities for 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 significant markup.

Adding to Nvidia's challenges, the company's share price experienced a substantial drop following the announcement of a new Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, which reportedly achieved comparable results at a fraction of the cost, potentially impacting Nvidia's datacenter GPU sales.