The highly anticipated Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are set to launch on January 30th, but concerns about immediate shortages are mounting. Reports from retailers and manufacturers suggest limited initial stock of both cards.

With eager consumers already lining up, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, priced at $1,999 and $999 respectively, are expected to be incredibly popular, despite their high price points.

MSI, a major manufacturer, attributes the initial scarcity to the Lunar New Year, anticipating stock levels to improve in February. Several retailers, including Overclockers UK and PowerGPU, have echoed these concerns, predicting extremely limited availability, particularly for the RTX 5090.

In response to the growing anxiety, Nvidia's Tim@Nvidia issued a statement acknowledging the anticipated high demand and potential for stock-outs. The company assures consumers that they and their partners are actively working to increase retail supply.

However, the limited supply is already fueling scalping activity. Pre-sale listings on eBay are showcasing inflated prices, with one Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 listed for a staggering $5,750 – a massive markup of 187% over the MSRP.

Adding to Nvidia's challenges, the company's share price experienced a significant drop (16.86%) following the announcement of a new Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, which poses a potential threat to Nvidia's datacenter GPU sales.