Newegg Offers More Than 10 GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs, Yet None Are Currently Available

The GeForce RTX 5050, recently unveiled, has been met with significant availability challenges, despite major add-in board (AIB) manufacturers launching custom editions of the graphics card. Observers are reporting that these custom variants are notably difficult to find on the market.

Custom NVIDIA RTX 5050 Editions: Launch Successes Shadowed by Stock Issues

NVIDIA has encountered an unexpected supply issue with the GeForce RTX 5050. While it is common for new GPUs to face supply shortages initially, the lack of inventory across many major retailers—including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart—hints at deeper challenges.

Newegg has been one of the first retailers to showcase the RTX 5050, listing over a dozen custom editions, yet conspicuously lacking stock for purchase. Both base and overclocked models from major AIBs like ZOTAC, MSI, ASUS, and GIGABYTE are currently unavailable for buying, leaving enthusiasts without options for immediate purchase.

The GPU pricing starts at an appealing $249, reaching up to $289 for higher-end models such as the ASUS PRIME RTX 5050 O8G. However, potential buyers will need to remain patient as availability issues persist. Newegg has not initiated pre-orders nor provided any updates on when more units will be available, and this lack of information continues to fuel consumer frustration.

NVIDIA initially announced the GeForce RTX 5050 on June 24, with a retail launch planned for late July. Shortly after the announcement, the company urged its board partners to roll out their custom designs. This accelerated timeline may have contributed to insufficient stock as AIBs likely did not have ample time to prepare for a smooth launch, underscoring the essential logistics of managing inventory that typically require weeks to sort through.

In the meantime, consumers are advised to avoid paying above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).The $289 price tag seems exorbitant for the RTX 5050, especially since for just an additional $10, a significantly more powerful GeForce RTX 5060 can be obtained from major retailers such as Amazon or Newegg.

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