NVIDIA RTX 5090 Faces Potential 16-Week Wait for Stock at UK Retailers, While RTX 5080 Restock is Imminent

NVIDIA enthusiasts may find themselves in a holding pattern, potentially waiting weeks or even months to snag the RTX 5090 or 5080 GPUs from Overclockers UK.

Halted Pre-orders for the NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080: RTX 5090 Back in 3-16 Weeks, RTX 5080 in 2-6 Weeks

The launch of the NVIDIA RTX 50 series didn’t just stumble—it fell flat. It’s been called a ‘paper launch’ for a reason. Some retailers didn’t even get the chance to stock a single RTX 5090 card, while those who did were lucky to have just a few. These vanished from shelves within minutes of the sales embargo being lifted. The RTX 5080 didn’t fare much better. Despite slightly better availability, it still sold out almost immediately, even though it didn’t offer a massive performance boost over the previous generation.

For those eager to get their hands on one of these cards, patience will be a virtue. Overclockers UK reported that both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are sold out with all pre-orders on hold. This means, as it stands, you can’t even place an order, even if you’re willing to play the waiting game. The burning question is: when will they be back?

Overclockers UK has outlined potential waiting periods, estimating between 3 to 16 weeks for a restock of the RTX 5090, and 2 to 6 weeks for the RTX 5080. If the RTX 5090 takes the maximum time of 16 weeks, card hunters might finally see it before May 2025. By then, the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 should already be on the scene, with the 5070 Ti hitting the market on February 20th and the 5070 following in March.

RTX 50 Series Stock Update 31/01/2025
Stock Update: RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 sold out with pre-orders closed. High demand and limited supply led to quick sell-outs post-launch. Some pre-orders were taken but in limited numbers. Estimated restock times:

RTX 5090 ETA: 3-16 Weeks
RTX 5080 ETA: 2-6 Weeks

• Overclockers UK

On a lighter note, we might see the RTX 5080 making a return within the next month. It was marginally more accessible globally, but demand vastly outstripped supply. Despite not boasting groundbreaking performance improvements compared to the RTX 5090, its pricing—similar to that of the RTX 4080 Super—attracted eager buyers by the masses.

It got to the point where some people camped out overnight, and retailers resorted to using lottery tickets just for customers to have the chance to drop thousands of dollars on one of these GPUs. Currently, those who ordered an RTX 50 card from Overclockers UK but haven’t received confirmation might find themselves stuck in the pre-order limbo.

This scenario explains why Overclockers UK has hit pause on accepting new pre-orders. The timeline for when the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will return to stock at other global retailers remains murky, with no promise of a quick turnaround.