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I wish Nvidia had waited with the RTX 50-series
- The launch of Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs has been marred by limited availability, high prices, and delays, reminiscent of the previous GPU shortage.
- Stock levels of RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 have been minimal, with reports indicating potential restocks not until June and prices soaring due to scalpers.
- The RTX 5070 Ti faced immediate unavailability post-launch, with exorbitant prices on online platforms like Amazon and limited availability at retailers like Newegg and Best Buy.
- The mainstream RTX 5070 launch was delayed due to chip design issues, hinting at potential scarcity upon release, leading to concerns about availability and high demand.
- The upcoming RTX 5060 is also reportedly facing delays in mass production, with predictions suggesting availability may not be until May or later, exacerbating the current shortage.
- Nvidia reintroduced the Verified Priority Access program for select users to purchase Founders Edition GPUs at MSRP for RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, aiming to alleviate supply constraints.
- Despite the anticipation for the RTX 50-series GPUs, consumers are urged to remain patient amidst the current challenges of limited availability, high prices, and stock issues.
- The expectation of stabilization in GPU availability over time is balanced with upcoming competition from AMD's RX 9070 XT, potentially impacting the market dynamics.
- Reflecting on the tumultuous launch, some speculate that Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs could have benefited from a delayed release timeline to avoid current supply constraints and challenges.
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