GeForce RTX 5090 Availability Will Be ‘Extremely Tight’ At Launch

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GeForce RTX 5090 might be a hard find at launch.

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  • Nvidia will control the distribution of its new GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards, setting strict requirements and specifications for the market launch.
  • Business-to-business (B2B) dealers and local wholesale distributors might not receive any stock.
  • Consumers hoping to buy a GeForce RTX 5090 or 5080 at launch will face high competition from scalpers and bots.

According to insider news, Nvidia will decide who receives a GeForce RTX 5090 or 5080. Nvidia has established relatively strict requirements and specs for the market launch of its first two Blackwell graphics cards.

When Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards are released into the market, the supply is expected to be limited, especially for the GeForce RTX 5090.

Why it matters: The limited supply and strict distribution of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards will be challenging for consumers looking to upgrade their systems.

Source: PCGH

As a result, Nvidia chooses the precise location and suppliers for the launch of the GeForce RTX 50 series. It’s possible that B2B dealers and the local wholesale industry as a whole, which mostly caters to business clients, will leave empty-handed.

The success of buying a GeForce RTX 5090 or GeForce RTX 5080 is probably going to be up to chance. So, anyone wanting to get a GeForce RTX 5090 or 5080 at launch must queue up online.

That said, scalpers and bots will probably also get involved here. The quantities that can be purchased will probably be limited to a maximum of one unit. We might be looking at another RTX 30 series launch situation.

The best way to get your hands on it will probably be directly from Nvidia at launch. However, most buyers will rely on resellers such as Amazon and Newegg later on and are expected to pay a premium for early adopters. 

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