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 are set to launch on January 30th, but concerns about severe shortages are already surfacing. Reports from retailers and manufacturers indicate limited initial stock. Potential buyers 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, predicting stock levels will improve in February. Several retailers echo these concerns, with some reporting extremely limited allocations of the RTX 5090, even in the single digits.

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Retailers have voiced significant apprehension about availability, with one US retailer predicting the RTX 5090 launch will be the worst in terms of stock.

In response to the growing anxieties, Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the high demand and the likelihood of initial stock-outs. The company assures consumers that they and their partners are actively working to increase retail supply.

However, the limited supply is already fueling scalping activities. Pre-sale listings on eBay are showing exorbitant markups, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed at a staggering $5,750 – a 187% increase over the MSRP.

Adding to Nvidia's challenges, the company's share price experienced a significant drop following the announcement of a new Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, raising concerns about competition in the data center GPU market. This adds another layer of complexity to Nvidia's current situation.