Nvidia RTX 5090 & 5080: Limited availability and record prices at launch
The launch of Nvidia's new graphics cards on January 30th is shaping up to be a challenging one for buyers, with extremely limited availability and custom models reaching prices over $3,000.
Well-connected retail sources are warning that getting your hands on an RTX 5090 or 5080 at launch will likely require considerable luck. According to their information, Nvidia plans to tightly control the availability of the new graphics cards by personally selecting which retailers are authorized to sell them. Business-to-business vendors and wholesalers will apparently be left out entirely.
MSI China has now confirmed these concerns in a Chinese forum, stating plainly that "supply will indeed be tight." To put this in perspective, UK retailer Overclockers UK reports having only "single-digit quantities of RTX 5090" currently in stock.
First retailers list custom models for over $3,000
Custom Models Breaking the $3,000 Barrier The first European pricing details are raising eyebrows. While Nvidia's Founders Edition RTX 5080 is set to retail at $999, custom models appearing in Finnish shops starting at about $1,200. High-end variants like the Gigabyte AORUS Xtreme Waterforce are listed for more than $2,000.
The RTX 5090 pushes prices even higher. The Founder's Edition alone will cost around $2,300, but French retailers are listing the MSI RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID for an eye-watering price of more than $3,300. In Slovakia, the Zotac Gaming RTX 5090 AMP Extreme and ASUS ROG Astral OC Edition are appearing between $2,600 and $3,100.
If these prices seem steep, there might be hope on the horizon. The RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti are scheduled for February release, promising better value for money. However, retailers are already warning that Founders Editions will likely sell out quickly, with custom models commanding significant premiums.
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