Enthusiasts eager to get their hands on NVIDIA’s latest RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs might face a delay of several weeks—or potentially even months—if they intend to make their purchase through Overclockers UK.
The Current Status of NVIDIA RTX 5090 and RTX 5080: Pre-orders Halted and Restock Timelines Announced
The launch of the NVIDIA RTX 50 series has been marred by issues, leading many to label it a ‘paper launch.’ Retailers struggled to stock the highly anticipated RTX 5090, and even those fortunate enough to receive a few units witnessed them flying off the shelves within minutes after the embargo was lifted. The RTX 5080, while slightly better in availability, also succumbed to rapid sellouts, despite offering limited generational improvements.
If you’re planning to purchase one of these graphics cards, it seems patience will be required. According to a recent update from Overclockers UK, both GPUs are now sold out, and pre-orders have officially ceased. Consequently, potential buyers are currently unable to place pre-orders, which only adds to the frustration.
RTX 50 Series Stock Update 31/01/2025 Stock Update
RTX 5090 sold out and pre-orders ceased. RTX 5080 sold out and pre-orders ceased. Due to incredibly high demand and limited stock, all 50 Series cards sold shortly after launch, with some pre-orders taken in limited quantities. Stock ETAs are as follows:
- RTX 5090 ETA: 3-16 Weeks
- RTX 5080 ETA: 2-6 Weeks
While the RTX 5080 is expected to return to stock sooner—within 2 to 6 weeks—there’s a caveat. Customers may find it challenging to secure a unit due to sustained high demand despite its relatively mediocre generational uplift compared to the RTX 5090. Notably, it is still priced similarly to the previous RTX 4080, attracting attention from eager buyers.
Diving deeper into the purchasing frenzy, some retailers even resorted to dispensing lottery tickets to manage the overwhelming consumer interest. Buyers have been left waiting, and those who have already placed orders may find their RTX 50 GPUs stuck in limbo within pre-order queues, particularly if they haven’t received confirmation from Overclockers UK.
This situation has led to Overclockers UK temporarily suspending new pre-orders. As for the stock situation at other retailers globally, it remains unclear when the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will be available again, but it seems they won’t be restocked imminently.
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