NVIDIA RTX 5090 May Take Up to 16 Weeks to Arrive at UK Retailers, While RTX 5080 Returns Much Sooner

NVIDIA enthusiasts might find themselves playing the waiting game when it comes to getting their hands on the RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs from Overclockers UK. The situation could leave them holding out for several weeks, or even months, before these coveted graphics cards are back in stock.

Delayed Stock Arrival for NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080: Anticipated Return Timeline

The unveiling of NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series was anything but smooth, effectively a ‘paper launch.’ Many outlets didn’t receive even a single RTX 5090, let alone a substantial supply. Those fortunate enough to have them in stock saw their inventory vanish within minutes once the sales embargo was lifted. The RTX 5080 experienced a similar fate, despite being slightly more accessible—and even then, it didn’t deliver a remarkable improvement in performance over previous generations.

If you’re among those eagerly awaiting these GPUs, brace yourself for a potentially long wait. According to Overclockers UK, both the RTX 5090 and 5080 sold out quickly, and pre-orders have been halted. This means that prospective buyers can’t even reserve one at the moment, at least through their website. So, when can we expect them back in stock?

Overclockers UK estimates that the RTX 5090 will return to shelves in a timeframe ranging from 3 to 16 weeks, while the RTX 5080 is anticipated to be available again in about 2 to 6 weeks. In the worst-case scenario, if the RTX 5090 takes the full 16 weeks to restock, we’re looking at a restock date before the midpoint of 2025, around May. By then, the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 will likely be on the market, with the 5070 Ti launching on February 20th and the 5070 following in March.

RTX 50 Series Stock Update as of 31/01/2025:

• Overclockers UK reports:
• RTX 5090: Sold out, pre-orders halted
• RTX 5080: Sold out, pre-orders halted
• Due to extremely high demand and limited stock, all 50 Series cards quickly sold out post-launch with restricted pre-order availability. Estimated return dates are:
  • RTX 5090: 3–16 weeks
  • RTX 5080: 2–6 weeks

However, there’s some hope that the RTX 5080 might return within a month. It had better global availability than its sibling but still couldn’t meet the massive demand. Despite offering less generational improvement compared to the RTX 5090, its appeal, largely due to pricing, had enthusiasts queuing up.

In some areas, eager buyers were actually camping out, and in places where limited stock was available, retailers resorted to issuing lottery tickets to manage demand and allow people the chance to purchase these expensive graphics cards.

For those who have ordered and haven’t gotten confirmation emails from Overclockers UK, your purchases might unfortunately be stuck in pre-order queues, which is why the retailer isn’t accepting further pre-orders right now. The uncertainty continues, as the exact restock timelines for other global retailers remain elusive, meaning widespread availability of the RTX 5090 and 5080 isn’t on the immediate horizon.