Scoring an Nvidia RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 right now feels like trying to catch a ghost in a silicon wasteland. The reasons? The usual suspects: limited stock, huge demand, and scalpers. We shared an update about the situation in Europe, and a recent note from a well-known UK retailer presents a similarly bleak picture. It looks like those eagerly awaiting a new RTX 5090 GPU might have to hang on for as much as four months.
Stock Updates
Overclockers UK, in a recent statement, disclosed that they have completely run out of the Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 – not shocking at all – and have paused pre-orders for now. Furthermore, the retailer mentioned that the RTX 5090 is anticipated to be available again sometime in the next 3 to 16 weeks, while the RTX 5080 should be back on shelves within 2 to 6 weeks. Basically, anyone in the UK hoping for a new GeForce RTX 50 GPU may need to exercise patience for several months.
Scalper Advantage
Given that the Nvidia RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 have been selling for thousands of dollars, it’s clear that scalpers are making huge profits from the shortages. The RTX 5090 has received mostly favorable reviews, even if its improvements over the previous generation are somewhat slight. However, the RTX 5080’s performance upgrade compared to the RTX 4080 Super was not that impressive. Yet, this lack of a significant boost doesn’t seem to dampen the excitement surrounding the cards, as evidenced by the stock issues and Overclockers’ assertion of “incredibly high demand.”
Conclusion
Overclockers UK, highlighted by Wccftech, continues to show the struggle consumers face in obtaining these coveted GPUs.
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