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 mounting, fueled by reports from retailers and manufacturers.

Potential buyers are already lining up outside stores, highlighting the intense demand for these coveted GPUs, despite their premium prices ($1,999 for the RTX 5090 and $999 for the RTX 5080).

MSI, a major manufacturer, attributes the initial scarcity to the Lunar New Year, impacting the initial shipment of cards. They anticipate stock levels to improve throughout February.

Several retailers have echoed these concerns, with reports indicating extremely limited initial stock of the RTX 5090. One retailer, Overclockers UK, reported receiving only a handful of units. Similar concerns were voiced by U.S. retailer PowerGPU, predicting severely limited availability for the RTX 5090 launch.

In response to the growing anxieties, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the anticipated high demand and the possibility of stock-outs. They assured consumers that they and their partners are actively working to increase supply to retailers.

Despite Nvidia's statement, the limited supply is expected to fuel scalping activities. Pre-sale listings on eBay are already showcasing inflated prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed for a staggering $5,750 – a massive markup of over 187%.

Adding to Nvidia's challenges this week, their share price experienced a significant drop (16.86%) following the announcement of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model reportedly trained at a fraction of the cost of Nvidia's datacenter GPUs, potentially impacting future sales.

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