The excitement around NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 launch has turned into a bit of a frenzy, with inventory shortages leading to frustration among eager consumers.
NVIDIA’s High-Demand RTX Blackwell GPU Leaves Buyers Agitated Amid Stock Shortage
As we’ve mentioned before, NVIDIA’s latest RTX Blackwell GPUs were always going to be released with quite limited stock. While NVIDIA did forewarn of this scarcity, the enthusiasm among potential buyers clearly exceeded expectations. This mismatch between hype and availability has resulted in what some are calling “inventory chaos,” especially noticeable in places like Japan. A recent tweet by @sarasteam0151 highlighted the situation, describing how Japanese customers turned unruly over the launch of the RTX 5090.
Japanese stores devised a lottery system to ensure fairness and curb scalpers, hoping it would ease the frenzy. Yet, it didn’t go as planned. The scene turned chaotic as anxious customers scrambled, even resorting to climbing a kindergarten fence near the store in a show of exasperation.
Similarly, in the US, the stock situation is equally daunting. Reports suggest that venues like MicroCenter are getting only a handful of RTX 5090 units. Enthusiasts have been camping out days ahead of the release in hopes of snagging one, yet the scarcity drastically limits availability for the everyday fan hoping to snag one on release day.
So, why the shortfall? Well, part of it boils down to NVIDIA’s choice to incorporate GDDR7 memory modules, which has contributed significantly to the limited production numbers. Furthermore, AIB partners are seeing reduced margins with the RTX 50 series, leading them to sell at prices above the suggested retail price. This combination of factors has led to the current chaos surrounding the launch. Our advice? Patience is key. Wait for inventory levels to stabilize, which could take some weeks. By then, we could see AMD’s RX 9070 series GPUs entering the market, providing more options for upgrade-hungry gamers.
