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

by Stella Feb 22,2025

The highly anticipated Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are set to launch on January 30th, but concerns about immediate shortages are growing. 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 ($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, especially for the RTX 5090.

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Nvidia addressed these concerns in an official forum post, acknowledging anticipated high demand and potential stock-outs. They assured consumers that they and their partners are actively working to increase retail supply.

However, the limited supply is already fueling scalping activity. Pre-sale listings on eBay are already showing inflated prices; one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 is listed for a staggering $5,750 – a massive markup of 187%.

Adding to Nvidia's challenges, their share price experienced a significant 16.86% drop on Monday following the announcement of a cost-effective Chinese AI model, DeepSeek. This development casts a shadow over Nvidia's datacenter GPU sales projections.