Imagine waiting in line for the newest gaming tech.

        People were eager for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. But when they were finally available, they sold out in minutes. Shops were overwhelmed.  This means if you wanted to buy the RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 from a UK retailer, you'd have to wait a while. And if you are willing to wait but are looking to pre-order, you might be disappointed. You can't order these GPUs anymore on the Overclockers UK website.  Nvidia's new series launch was a chaotic event. It was supposed to be the big reveal, but it turned into a mad dash.

        The RTX 5090 and its siblings were gone before many could get their hands on one. There was barely enough stock to go around, and the pre-order system was quickly overwhelmed.

        "Why the long wait for the RTX 5090? " you might ask. The retailer says it could take 3 to 16 weeks. That's right, up to 16 weeks. If you're waiting for the RTX 5090, you might have to hold on until May 2025.  And more options will be available in the market by then.  The RTX 5080, meanwhile, has a shorter wait time. The retailer estimates it could be back in stock in 2 to 6 weeks. The 5080 was much more available, but the demand was still huge.

        The RTX 5080 did have a better stock situation at the stores.  But the GPU didn't offer much improvement over the previous generation, and it cost the same as the RTX 4080 Super, which made it a hot commodity. The situation was so dire that people were lining up and  lottery tickets were distributed to get their hands on these GPUs!  So, if you were thinking of getting an RTX 50 GPU, it might be a while before the retailer has more in stock.  The retailer is no longer taking pre-orders, which might be a bummer if you were waiting in the queue. There is a good chance some ordered GPUs might get stuck in the pre-order queue.  The situation is similar for other retailers around the world.  The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 might not be back in stock for a while.  Right now, it's a waiting game for anyone hoping to get their hands on these GPUs.  It is important to consider that there are many factors affecting the supply chain.  But if you're willing to wait, you might get a chance to buy these GPUs eventually.

        Remember that the market for GPUs is always changing, and new models are always on the horizon.

Your Wait for RTX 5090 is longer than you think

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