The upcoming launch of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 is causing a stir in the technology industry. However, recent reports suggest that the availability of these high-end graphics cards will be severely limited at market launch.
NVIDIA has now officially confirmed that stocks of the new graphics cards are expected to run out quickly due to high demand. The company emphasizes that it will work with its partners to continuously send replenishment shipments to retailers to meet customer needs.
Key points:
- Limited availability: at market launch on January 30, 2025, only selected retailers such as Mindfactory, Alternate, Caseking, Cyberport/Computeruniverse, NBB and Proshop will be supplied with limited quantities.
- High demand: The enormous demand for the new graphics cards could mean that the available stocks run out quickly.
- Continuous resupply: NVIDIA and its partners are working to provide additional shipments on a regular basis to improve availability.
Background to the supply bottlenecks
The expected supply bottlenecks for the GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 could be due to several factors. Firstly, the Chinese New Year, which lasts until February 16, is making production and logistics more difficult. There are also reports of communication problems between NVIDIA and its board partners, which could affect the production and distribution of the graphics cards.
Some industry insiders predict that the supply situation could improve by mid-February at the earliest, while others fear that the GeForce RTX 5090 in particular will be difficult to obtain for several months.
As confirmed by influencer StinceBuilt via X, manufacturer MSI is also responding to the supply bottlenecks and is postponing the launch of its GPU models until February 6. But even then, stocks are so tight that availability could be a real gamble.
RTX 5090 update!
We’re being told by the MSI Team that the MSI RTX 5090 Variants are now being pushed back until February 6th for launch.
RTX 5090 Day of Launch is going to be very rough, both on the consumer retail/ecommerce side, and to all system integrators…. https://t.co/UKGCrrIOiO pic.twitter.com/jLJDHQUTQZ
– StinceBuilt.com (@StinceBuilt) January 28, 2025
Impact on the market
The limited availability of the GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 could have a significant impact on the market for high-end graphics cards. Customers who are unable to purchase a card at market launch will either have to wait for subsequent deliveries or fall back on alternative models. In addition, the limited stocks could lead to increased prices on the secondary market.
For retailers, the shortage means that they may not be able to serve all customer requests, which could lead to dissatisfaction. Some dealers have already announced that they will limit the purchase quantity per customer to ensure wider distribution.