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 suggest limited initial stock. Consumers are already lining up, highlighting the intense demand for these cards, 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 improve 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 by scalpers. Pre-sale listings on eBay are showing inflated prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed for 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 the DeepSeek AI model, raising questions about the future of Nvidia's datacenter GPU sales. This unexpected development adds another layer of complexity to the company's current situation.
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