NVIDIA RTX 5090 May Face 16-Week Restock Delay at UK Retailer, While RTX 5080 Returns Quicker

If you’ve set your sights on grabbing the NVIDIA RTX 5090 or 5080 GPUs from Overclockers UK, brace yourself for a potentially long wait spanning weeks, or possibly months.

In the latest news, pre-orders for these sought-after graphics cards have come to a halt, with the RTX 5090 expected back on shelves somewhere between 3 to 16 weeks, while the RTX 5080 may reappear a bit sooner, within 2 to 6 weeks.

The launch of NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series was quite the fiasco, often dubbed a ‘paper launch.’ Some retailers weren’t even lucky enough to score a single RTX 5090 unit. Even those that did manage to stock the card had their skimpy inventory vanish within moments of the launch. The RTX 5080, although a tad more accessible, flew off the shelves just as quickly, despite its rather underwhelming performance boost with the new generation.

If you’re eagerly waiting to buy one, patience will be your friend. According to Overclockers UK, their stock of both the RTX 5090 and 5080 is completely wiped out, and they’ve paused pre-orders accordingly. Yes, that means even if you’re willing to wait, you can’t secure your place in line just yet, at least not through their website. So, when might these GPUs return?

Their updates suggest that while the RTX 5090 could take anywhere from 3 to 16 weeks to restock, the RTX 5080 could be back in 2 to 6 weeks. If the worst-case scenario for the RTX 5090 unfolds, you’ll likely see it by May of 2025. By then, the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 are expected to be launched, with the former arriving on February 20th and the latter in March.

Here’s the current stock situation from Overclockers UK:

RTX 50 Series Stock Update 31/01/2025:

• RTX 5090 sold out and pre-orders halted
• RTX 5080 sold out and pre-orders halted
  Due to soaring demand and limited supply, all cards from the 50 Series disappeared soon after launch, with only a few pre-orders. Stock is expected as follows:
• RTX 5090 in 3-16 Weeks
• RTX 5080 in 2-6 Weeks

The RTX 5080 might make its comeback sooner, possibly within a month. Although this card was somewhat easier to find globally, the supply still couldn’t meet demand. The card drew interest mainly due to its price parity with the RTX 4080 Super, despite being less impressive in terms of performance upgrades in this generation.

The frenzy to obtain these cards was palpable, with enthusiasts camping out and some retailers even handing out lottery tickets just for a chance to spend serious cash on these coveted GPUs. If you did manage to pre-order an RTX 50 from Overclockers UK and haven’t received a confirmation email, your request might be lingering in their queue.

This surplus demand and backlog is precisely why pre-orders are frozen for now. While the exact timeline for these cards’ return to various retailers worldwide is uncertain, it’s safe to say they won’t be resurfacing in the immediate future.