At NVIDIA’s GTC 2025, there’s a special opportunity for tech enthusiasts eager to nab the elusive GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs. These high-end RTX Blackwell models are being offered directly at the event’s Gear Store. This may be one of the rare chances to purchase these GPUs at their manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), given the scarce availability through regular retail channels.
The event promises a limited supply of these powerful GPUs, so if you’re planning on securing one, prompt action is necessary. NVIDIA is offering these GPUs from 7 a.m. to noon and, based on past experiences, the demand is expected to skyrocket. The stock is likely modest, potentially just in the double digits. We hope the real gaming enthusiasts and average users can access them, rather than scalpers looking to profit from reselling.
The launch of the RTX 5000 series has been fraught with challenges. Many retailers have reported extremely low stock right from the outset. Although NVIDIA has committed to restocking over time, the ongoing supply chain issues suggest it might be weeks before we see an improvement in availability. This scarcity is particularly bad for flagship Blackwell GPUs, but even the mid-range 70-class models are being sold at prices much higher than MSRP.
In the current climate, gamers looking for the latest generation GPUs have turned their attention to AMD’s RX 9070 series due to better availability and competitive pricing. If NVIDIA doesn’t address these stock issues soon, they risk losing market share to AMD, an outcome that would surely shake things up in the GPU industry.
