--- title: Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Launch: Expected Shortages... description: Nvidia's recent launch of the RTX 50-series graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, has faced severe stock shortages amid high demand. Popular... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/nvidia-rtx-5090-and-rtx-5080-launch-expected-shortages-and-buying-tips-fqgvfhnrq twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Launch: Expected Shortages and Buying Tips | daily.dev og:description: Nvidia's recent launch of the RTX 50-series graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, has faced severe stock shortages amid high demand. 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Nvidia is working to increase stock, but delays could extend for months, leaving many consumers disappointed. ## Content # Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Launch Faces Severe Stock Shortages Amid High Demand The recent launch of Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards, particularly the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, has been marred by significant stock shortages and overwhelming demand. The Nvidia RTX 5090’s release quickly turned controversial due to its extremely limited availability. Many retailers reported receiving only a few to no units, sparking the term 'paper launch.' Some stores received between 1 to 20 units, with projections indicating that new stock might not be available until April or May. This scarcity has led to scalpers pricing the RTX 5090 cards as high as $5,800. Retailer Newegg experienced a similar situation, selling out of its Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, including the RTX 5080 and 5090, within just 20 minutes. The launch resulted in a significant boost in site traffic, but also left many consumers frustrated. Newegg has announced partnerships with Nvidia to restock these GPUs and is offering a trade-in program to make upgrades more financially accessible. Nvidia’s head of the GeForce community, Tim Adams, acknowledged the potential stock issues ahead of the launch. He confirmed that Nvidia is working to ship additional stock to retailers on a daily basis to meet the intense demand. Despite these efforts, some retailers and system builders predict delays that could extend for several weeks or even months, with certain RTX 5090 cards potentially unavailable until February. The official launch of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 took place on January 30th at 9AM ET, with major retailers like Best Buy, Newegg, and B&H Photo having limited stock. For those looking to secure an RTX 50-series GPU, preparing in advance can improve the chances of success. Using a desktop setup with multiple monitors, a reliable ethernet connection, and having retailer accounts and shipping details pre-organized are all recommended strategies. As the high demand continues to put pressure on stock, both Nvidia and retailers are working diligently to restock the market. 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