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, but concerns about limited availability are already surfacing. Reports from various retailers and manufacturers indicate potential shortages, leading to pre-launch anxieties among consumers.

With eager buyers already lining up outside stores, the RTX 5090 ($1,999) and RTX 5080 ($999) are expected to be incredibly sought-after, despite their premium prices. Manufacturer MSI attributes the initial scarcity to the Lunar New Year, anticipating 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 received only a few units, while another predicted severely constrained availability at launch.

In response to the growing concerns, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the anticipated high demand and the possibility of stockouts. They assured consumers that they and their partners are 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 at a staggering $5,750 – a significant markup over the MSRP.

Adding to Nvidia's challenges, their share price experienced a substantial drop following the announcement of a new Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, which poses a potential threat to Nvidia's datacenter GPU market share. This adds another layer of complexity to the company's immediate priorities.