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Talking of scalpers, there is a relatively hilarious sequence of occasions unfolding on eBay proper now – a number of sellers have listed pictures of the RTX 5090 and 5080 (with one particular person even importing a reasonably mediocre pencil sketch) and acknowledged within the description that these are NOT for buy by people: they’re dummy listings designed to make a fast buck off scalper bots who scrape reseller websites for playing cards to snap up. Oh, how the turntables, and many others.
One other replace for you all – not a lot luck, principally. UK customers might be able to discover inventory of RTX 5080 playing cards at some retailers, nevertheless it seems to be like US customers are out of luck. Most UK retailers aren’t transport abroad for this launch, thought should you’re within the US and have a pal or colleague within the UK, you may doubtlessly ask them to snap one up for you after which mail it throughout the Atlantic… that’ll price you, in fact, nevertheless it’s cheaper than shelling out to some scalper who may not even ship you the GPU.
Over within the UK, issues are wanting a little bit higher – you possibly can presently order an RTX 5080 from CCL On-line or configure a pre-built OcUK gaming PC containing the GPU from Overclockers. It is price noting that each of those will not ship for a few weeks, thoughts you. There is not any signal of any RTX 5090 inventory in any respect within the UK, both.
Morning, all people! Christian Guyton, UK Computing Editor right here – I am again, able to search out any stragglers on sale, though I am not anticipating to seek out a lot.
Within the US, inventory of each RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 playing cards is just about non-existent at this level. Any bodily retailer models will nearly actually have offered out by now too; evidently Nvidia and its third-party GPU companions weren’t precisely beneficiant when it got here to launch day inventory provides. Some retailers have inventory alert notifications in place (like B&H Picture), which I might suggest signing up for if you have not already.
B&H Picture within the US seems to be to be totally out of RTX 5080 inventory as of 4PM EST.
We’re nonetheless looking for inventory the place we will within the US and UK, although as anticipated, the RTX 5080 is promoting out quick.
Within the UK, RTX 5080 inventory is wanting extra promising, with Overclockers UK having sure fashions in inventory.
CCL additionally nonetheless has inventory of the RTX 5080, so effectively price testing each these retailers ASAP – as I am positive inventory will not final for much longer.
It seems to be like inventory of RTX 5080 GPUs has just about dried up within the US from the main retailers. We’ll carry on checking, although, as they will be getting in new inventory within the coming days, so should you’re on this reside weblog, you will be among the many first to know.
We’ll additionally look into pre-built PCs with RTX 5080 GPUs put in, as they could be a good option to pay money for the GPU (and a very good excuse to improve your total PC, relatively than simply the graphics card).
Extra RTX 5080 UK inventory at CCL:
STOCK UPDATE!
CCL has RTX 5080 GPUs in inventory and delivering from tomorrow! Be fast as it would promote out (it is UK solely I am afraid).
If the above say out of inventory, return to the RTX 5080 product web page and click on ‘Add to basket’ it appears to work!
STOCK ALERT!
Overclockers UK is again up and has RTX 5080 GPUs in inventory and at respectable costs!
Nonetheless no signal of any RTX 5090 on Amazon’s US web site.
Within the UK, Novatech might be promoting RTX 5080 GPUs, although it does not say when. It could possibly be a retailer that will get the subsequent batch of inventory when it is made accessible.
Overclockers additionally has some pre-built PCs with the RTX 5080 GPU on the market and in inventory, should you actually wish to pay money for the GPU.
Overclockers UK web site continues to be having points – generally it is up, then it crashes. If you may get via, it may be a very good wager as inventory sells out elsewhere.
When you have the finances, a technique of getting an RTX 5080 is to purchase a pre-built PC with it in – this could generally be a sensible choice if it’s essential to improve plenty of parts in your PC. Adorama has offered out of standalone RTX 5080s, nevertheless it has the CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Liquid Cooled Gaming Desktop Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7GHz, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, Home windows 11 Dwelling, Black for $2,419.99.
You are primarily paying an additional $1,400 for some fairly respectable parts.
Microcenter appears to have inventory for the RTX 5080 for purchasing in retailer, which could possibly be a great way to pay money for the brand new GPU, although you will must be close to a retailer with inventory.
All in inventory:
OK UK patrons! It seems to be like Scan has acquired inventory!
Seems like Overclockers UK web site has crashed underneath the strain of individuals making an attempt to purchase the RTX 5080 – I am going to maintain you posted. Additionally within the US, it appears inventory has already offered out.
Seems like Finest Purchase’s inventory is all promoting out very quick, so finest examine different retailers.
Oh! It is now saying offered out, however there’s different choices just like the GIGABYTE – AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 MASTER ICE 32G – White which is ‘coming quickly’
Finest Purchase has the RTX 5090 Founders Version in inventory for $1,999.99!
Nvidia’s web page hasn’t up to date for the RTX 5080 occurring sale but, so I am maintaining a tally of that…
OK inventory ought to now be on sale! Good luck!
Slightly below 10 minutes to go! Use this time to be sure you’re signed into any retailers you are making an attempt to purchase from, as this can pace up the method when testing – and each second may rely!
Attention-grabbing truth from the Overclockers UK web page, which says that “Pre-Orders for this product will start after 2pm on the thirtieth January. Fashions might be placed on sale at various intervals after this time.”
So we’d see a staggered launch of inventory, so if issues promote out shortly in 25 minute’s time, there would possibly nonetheless be an opportunity that some fashions might be in the stores afterward.
We’re now half-hour away from the RTX 5080 (and the RTX 5090) occurring sale, and it seems to be like there’s a number of pleasure constructing about this launch.
Bear in mind, should you’re in search of the RTX 5090, we have now a devoted the place to purchase the RTX 5090 reside information as effectively!
Talking of Finest Purchase, it may be the very best place to pay money for an reasonably priced RTX 5080, as it’s promoting the Founders Version RTX 5080 for $999.99.
For US readers seeking to purchase the RTX 5080 from Finest Purchase, you will have to be sure you have a Finest Purchase account forward of the GPU occurring sale, together with offering location particulars. It is best to get this sorted now, so that you’re in with a greater likelihood of getting maintain of an RTX 5080 when issues kick off in about 45 minutes!
Subsequent least expensive seems to be like they will be the Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix and Palit GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Professional which can each go on sale in round 50 minutes for £1,159.99.
Essentially the most reasonably priced RTX 5080 mannequin from Overclockers UK seems to be prefer it’ll be the Zotac GeForce RTX 5080 Strong, which is £1,099.99.
Over within the UK, we will see Overclockers UK’s RTX 5080 fashions and their costs. Whereas we’re nonetheless round 55 minutes away from having the ability to purchase them, you possibly can at the very least get an thought of what sort of value you will be paying for the brand new GPU.
Checking Amazon US and there is no placeholder RTX 5080 GPUs but. Nonetheless, there are pre-built PCs with the RTX 5080 in its listings. This may be a greater means of getting maintain of a GPU, particularly if it’s essential to improve different components of your PC.
- CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming PC, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4GHz, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD – $2,299.99
- CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC, Intel Core Extremely 7 265KF 3.9GHz, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5 – $2,319.99
- CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC, Intel Core Extremely 9 285K 3.7GHz, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 64GB DDR5 – $2,699.99
- CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming PC, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3GHz, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSD – $2,769.99
Overclockers UK’s Fb web page is hyping up the launch – seems to be like they may have plenty of inventory! However how lengthy will it final?
We’re approaching the ultimate countdown, with RTX 5080 inventory occurring sale in simply over an hour’s time. Now is an efficient time to get retailers loaded up.
For those who’re within the UK and close to Bolton, you possibly can head over to Scan Computer systems, which is holding a launch day occasion that can have RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs for purchasing in-person.
Positive, not essentially the most handy means of getting a brand new GPU, particularly should you do not reside close to Scan Computer systems (which can be promoting the GPUs on-line), but when you may get there, it could possibly be a great way to be sure you get an RTX 5080.
You will discover out extra in regards to the Scan Nvidia 50-series launch occasion right here.
For those who’re considering of shopping for the RTX 5080 at this time, then you definitely’ll additionally wish to make it possible for the remainder of your PC is ready to assist it.
One consideration is the PSU (Energy Provide Unit), as you want one thing that can be capable of deal with the calls for of the RTX 5080, in addition to powering the opposite components of your PC as effectively.
Asus ROG’s RTX 5080 web page lists the ROG THOR III 1600W (or 1200W at the very least) energy provide because the “good PSU companion” to the newly-listed ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Version graphics card – now that is a number of energy.
This model of the 5080 additionally comes stocked with not two, and even three, however 4 followers together with rows of heatsink fins to maintain the warmth from slowing down clock speeds, and 16GB of Nvidia’s new GDDR7 video reminiscence will certainly be a sight to behold.
Try our information on the finest PSUs for extra choices.
Oof, we have simply printed some worrying information – some sources are saying that Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU inventory might be ‘principally non-existent’ for launch day, and RTX 5080 doesn’t sound prefer it’ll be a lot better.
It appears retailers could possibly be getting much less inventory from Nvidia than with the RTX 4080 launch. Whereas RTX 5080 GPUs from third occasion makers like Asus and Gigabyte may be simpler to pay money for, this newest information, mixed with latest rumors, suggests it may actually be a battle to seek out inventory – which is why this information might be so helpful.
You’ll be able to’t discuss Nvidia’s new graphics playing cards with out speaking about AI and DLSS, are you able to?
DLSS is the tech that enables Nvidia to tout outcomes like the brand new $549 5070 performing in addition to 2022’s $1,599 RTX 4090 – it is also trigger for heated debate within the PC gaming world, as fanatics are divided on whether or not “pretend frames” ought to be thought of in efficiency metrics.
Whereas all RTX playing cards (together with the 20, 30, and 40 sequence GPUs) will be capable of make the most of most of DLSS 4’s options, as of proper now solely the brand new 50 sequence playing cards will profit from the newest enhancements like Multi Body Era (although it seems to be like Nvidia could also be bringing MFG to older playing cards).
For those who learn via our Nvidia RTX 5090 evaluate, you will discover “In non-upscaled 1440p gaming, you are taking a look at a roughly 18% higher common body fee and a 22.6% higher minimal/1% framerate for the RTX 5090.” over the 4090 – so it appears DLSS is not every thing the 5000 sequence has to supply.
For those who’re severely contemplating upgrading to Nvidia’s RTX 5080, I might head to one of many web sites that permits you to get a notification as quickly as inventory drops in – these being Nvidia, Finest Purchase and B&H Picture within the US, and Nvidia, Scan, Overclockers, and Field within the UK (hyperlinks above) – so you possibly can attempt your finest to beat the scalpers and resellers.
For those who reside close to a Micro Heart, you might need a very good likelihood of selecting a 5080 up in particular person. It is providing a voucher system on a first-come first-serve foundation that ensures you’ll buy a GPU on launch day (although it does not assure a particular mannequin or producer). Micro Heart shops even have a rule in place that enables just one 5080 or 5090 per buyer, that means should you do not thoughts ready in line, this could possibly be a very good likelihood to choose up a Blackwell card the day it comes out.
For those who’d desire to attempt your luck at shopping for one on-line, Newegg is a superb place to look. It is providing a trade-in deal in your present GPU in direction of a brand new 5000 sequence card. Only for enjoyable, I checked out how a lot I might get if I traded my (fully-functioning, undamaged) MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in – $419 in direction of a brand new GPU is not shabby in any respect.
Talking of our RTX 5080 evaluate, positively dive into the relative efficiency of the very best graphics playing cards available on the market and see whether or not the RTX 5080 is the appropriate card for you.
Whereas all of us watch for the Nvidia RTX 5080 to go on sale in just a few hours, be sure you learn our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 evaluate by our parts editor John Loeffler. John’s been reviewing GPUs for us for a few years now, and there is no one’s opinions on graphics playing cards I respect extra, so positively have a look. He was impressed, giving the brand new GPU an excellent 4 and a half stars.
Some keen customers are even camped out in entrance of bodily shops within the US to attempt to snag certainly one of these extremely prized GPUs. The picture above is from a Reddit submit exhibiting individuals tenting 4 days earlier than the launch.
Whereas I am unable to cease you from doing that, I might personally suggest avoiding the chilly and simply bookmarking this web page…
As we method the hour when the RTX 5080 goes on sale, I’ve to say that inventory ranges are wanting relatively dicey.
MSI has issued an announcement revealing that it will solely be opening pre-orders for the RTX 5090 at this time, with precise playing cards transport on February 6 as a substitute. Nonetheless, the RTX 5080 will be accessible on MSI’s on-line storefront.
We’re nonetheless hours away from the official inventory drop, however Micro Heart’s RTX 5000 web page has seemingly gone down, returning a 403 Forbidden error on the time of writing. Both too many individuals have been visiting the web page, or Micro Heart has taken it offline deliberately to prep it for gross sales…
Launch day is lastly right here! We’ll be right here all day, monitoring inventory in any respect the main retailers and past to attempt to make it easier to snag an RTX 5080.
It seems to be like RTX 5090 inventory goes to fade in a flash, so that you might need higher luck than these attempting to find Nvidia’s new flagship GPU, however there is no assure this one might be simpler to choose up…
