RTX 50 Series Frenzy: Flagship 5090 Could Sell Out Even Faster Than 5080
Nvidia’s Next-Gen GPUs to Have "Extremely Limited" Stock?
Rumors are circulating that Nvidia’s initial Blackwell GPUs, the RTX 5080 and 5090, may have "extremely limited" stock levels when they launch at the end of January. This could be particularly true for the RTX 5090.
According to VideoCardz, a post by a moderator (Pokerclock) on German site PC Games Hardware has claimed that stock levels for these next-gen GPUs will be very limited in the German market. While we should take this with a grain of salt, it’s possible that this could reflect a broader picture.
It’s said that well-informed insiders in the trade have shared this information, stating that stock levels will be "extremely limited" and that this will be especially true for the RTX 5090.
To put your minds at ease, the good news is that B2B and wholesalers aren’t expected to get their hands on much Blackwell stock (if any, according to this rumor). Which means the majority of GeForce graphics cards will still be available to gamers.
These are gaming GPUs, after all, not meant for drafting into AI work and the like. But, unfortunately, that’s exactly what they often get drafted into.
Pokerclock predicts that you’ll need a lot of luck to get your hands on the RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 on launch day, and that queue systems might form at retailers. Sigh…
Will You Get Your Hands on the Next-Gen GPUs?
Bear in mind that this is a forecast for the German market, where big retailers like Mindfactory are expected to grab the lion’s share of RTX 5090 and 5080 stock. Even if Pokerclock is correct, this might not apply to other regions.
However, Germany is a significant European market, and if there’s a supply issue here, it’s not unreasonable to expect similar concerns elsewhere. Maybe the US will fare better, but American gamers will still face their own challenges – in the form of a rush to buy before Trump’s tariffs kick in and prices explode.
New GPU launches often come with supply constraints, and PC enthusiasts are always bracing themselves for the potential struggle to find available stock and the eventual appearance of overpriced GPUs on auction sites. If you can be patient, these issues will resolve eventually. But for now, it seems we’re in for a wild ride!
Will You Get Your Next-Gen GPU? Here’s What You Need to Know:
- RTX 5080 and 5090 stock levels may be "extremely limited" in some regions.
- B2B and wholesalers might not receive much Blackwell stock (or any, according to this rumor).
- Gamers will still have access to most GeForce graphics cards.
- The US market might see a different scenario, with a rush to buy before price inflation hits.
Keep your fingers crossed!
