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RTX 5080 customers, you will nonetheless wrestle to choose up one in every of these GPUs within the US or UK. Some retailers have pre-orders obtainable, however these are topic to restocks and work on a first-come, first-served foundation – which means that at this level, you will be behind many different individuals within the queue. Solely join this form of pre-order if it is a ‘reserve now, pay later’ state of affairs; paying upfront for a nebulous promise of getting a GPU in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later is not a good suggestion.

Some excellent news (form of) for customers within the US: whereas it nonetheless does not seem like anyplace has restocked the standalone RTX 5080 card, you may presently nab Dell’s Alienware Space-51 gaming PC, which comes packing the GPU together with an Intel Core Extremely 9 285K, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB of SSD storage. The draw back? It prices $4,449.99 – a hefty premium for a high-end gaming desktop, to make certain, however probably the one strategy to get your palms on an RTX 5000 card within the US proper now.

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One other day, one other lack of RTX 5080 (and 5090) inventory. Whereas a small variety of retailers within the UK and Australia have pre-orders open for pre-built PCs with RTX 5080 playing cards inside, you are out of luck if you wish to decide up the cardboard by itself – and US customers get mainly nothing, with no restocks in sight for the subsequent week or extra. Sorry of us!

Talking of scalpers, there is a quite hilarious sequence of occasions unfolding on eBay proper now – a number of sellers have listed images 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 so on.

One other replace for you all – not a lot luck, mainly. UK customers could possibly 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 in the event you’re within the US and have a pal or colleague within the UK, you may probably ask them to snap one up for you after which mail it throughout the Atlantic… that’ll value you, after all, 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 bit of higher – you may presently order an RTX 5080 from CCL On-line or configure a pre-built OcUK gaming PC containing the GPU from Overclockers. It is value noting that each of those will not ship for a few weeks, thoughts you. There is no signal of any RTX 5090 inventory in any respect within the UK, both.

Morning, everyone! Christian Guyton, UK Computing Editor right here – I am again, able to seek out any stragglers on sale, though I am not anticipating to search out a lot.

Within the US, inventory of each RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 playing cards is nearly non-existent at this level. Any bodily retailer models will virtually definitely 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 would advocate 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.

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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 nicely value trying out 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 key retailers. We’ll carry on checking, although, as they will be getting in new inventory within the coming days, so in the event 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 strategy to pay money for the GPU (and excuse to improve your complete PC, quite 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’d 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 first rate costs!

Nonetheless no signal of any RTX 5090 on Amazon’s US web site.

Within the UK, Novatech shall be promoting RTX 5080 GPUs, although it does not say when. It might be a retailer that will get the subsequent batch of inventory when it is made obtainable.

Overclockers additionally has some pre-built PCs with the RTX 5080 GPU on the market and in inventory, in the event you actually wish to pay money for the GPU.

Overclockers UK web site remains to be having points – typically it is up, then it crashes. If you will get by, it is likely to be guess as inventory sells out elsewhere.

If in case you have the price range, a method of getting an RTX 5080 is to purchase a pre-built PC with it in – this will typically be a sensible choice if it is advisable to improve numerous elements 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 Residence, Black for $2,419.99.

You are basically paying an additional $1,400 for some fairly first rate elements.

Microcenter appears to have inventory for the RTX 5080 for getting in retailer, which might be a great way to pay money for the brand new GPU, although you will should be close to a retailer with inventory.

All in inventory:

OK UK consumers! It seems to be like Scan has bought inventory!

Seems like Overclockers UK web site has crashed below the stress of individuals attempting to purchase the RTX 5080 – I am going to hold you posted. Additionally within the US, it appears inventory has already offered out.

Seems like Greatest 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’

Greatest 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 happening sale but, so I am keeping track 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 attempting to purchase from, as this can pace up the method when trying out – and each second may depend!

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 shall be placed on sale at various intervals after this time.”

So we’d see a staggered launch of inventory, so if issues promote out rapidly in 25 minute’s time, there may nonetheless be an opportunity that some fashions shall be that can be purchased afterward.

We’re now half-hour away from the RTX 5080 (and the RTX 5090) happening sale, and it seems to be like there’s a number of pleasure constructing about this launch.

Bear in mind, in the event you’re searching for the RTX 5090, we have now a devoted the place to purchase the RTX 5090 reside information as nicely!

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Talking of Greatest Purchase, it is likely to be the most effective 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 Greatest Purchase, you will must be sure you have a Greatest Purchase account forward of the GPU happening 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 most cost-effective 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.

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Probably 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 with the ability to purchase them, you may at the least get an concept of what sort of worth you will be paying for the brand new GPU.

Checking Amazon US and there is not any placeholder RTX 5080 GPUs but. Nevertheless, there are pre-built PCs with the RTX 5080 in its listings. This is likely to be a greater approach of getting maintain of a GPU, particularly if it is advisable to improve different components of your PC.

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Overclockers UK’s Fb web page is hyping up the launch – seems to be like they’ll have numerous inventory! However how lengthy will it final?

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We’re approaching the ultimate countdown, with RTX 5080 inventory happening sale in simply over an hour’s time. Now is an effective time to get retailers loaded up.

In case you’re within the UK and close to Bolton, you may head over to Scan Computer systems, which is holding a launch day occasion that can have RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs for getting in-person.

Certain, not essentially the most handy approach of getting a brand new GPU, particularly in the event you do not reside close to Scan Computer systems (which can also be promoting the GPUs on-line), but when you will get there, it might be a great way to be sure you get an RTX 5080.

You could find out extra in regards to the Scan Nvidia 50-series launch occasion right here.

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In case you’re pondering of shopping for the RTX 5080 in the present day, you then’ll additionally wish to make it possible for the remainder of your PC is ready to help it.

One consideration is the PSU (Energy Provide Unit), as you want one thing that can be capable to address the calls for of the RTX 5080, in addition to powering the opposite components of your PC as nicely.

Asus ROG’s RTX 5080 web page lists the ROG THOR III 1600W (or 1200W at the 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.

Take a look at our information on the most effective PSUs for extra choices.

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Oof, we have simply revealed some worrying information – some sources are saying that Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU inventory shall be ‘mainly non-existent’ for launch day, and RTX 5080 doesn’t sound prefer it’ll be significantly better.

It appears retailers might be getting much less inventory from Nvidia than with the RTX 4080 launch. Whereas RTX 5080 GPUs from third get together makers like Asus and Gigabyte is likely to be simpler to pay money for, this newest information, mixed with latest rumors, suggests it may actually be a wrestle to search out inventory – which is why this information shall be so helpful.

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You may’t speak about Nvidia’s new graphics playing cards with out speaking about AI and DLSS, are you able to?

DLSS is the tech that permits 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 lovers are divided on whether or not “pretend frames” must be thought of in efficiency metrics.

Whereas all RTX playing cards (together with the 20, 30, and 40 sequence GPUs) will be capable to 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 most recent enhancements like Multi Body Era (although it seems to be like Nvidia could also be bringing MFG to older playing cards).

In case you learn by our Nvidia RTX 5090 assessment, you will discover “In non-upscaled 1440p gaming, you are taking a look at a roughly 18% higher common body charge and a 22.6% higher minimal/1% framerate for the RTX 5090.” over the 4090 – so it appears DLSS is not the whole lot the 5000 sequence has to supply.

In case you’re significantly contemplating upgrading to Nvidia’s RTX 5080, I would head to one of many web sites that allows you to get a notification as quickly as inventory drops in – these being Nvidia, Greatest Purchase and B&H Picture within the US, and Nvidia, Scan, Overclockers, and Field within the UK (hyperlinks above) – so you may strive your finest to beat the scalpers and resellers.

In case you reside close to a Micro Heart, you might need likelihood of choosing 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 permits just one 5080 or 5090 per buyer, which means in the event you do not thoughts ready in line, this might be likelihood to choose up a Blackwell card the day it comes out.

In case you’d want to strive your luck at shopping for one on-line, Newegg is a good 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 would 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 assessment, positively dive into the relative efficiency of the most effective graphics playing cards available on the market and see whether or not the RTX 5080 is the appropriate card for you.

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Whereas all of us look ahead to the Nvidia RTX 5080 to go on sale in a couple of hours, be sure you learn our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 assessment by our elements editor John Loeffler. John’s been reviewing GPUs for us for a few years now, and there is not any 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.

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Some keen customers are even camped out in entrance of bodily shops within the US to try to snag one in every 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 advocate 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 quite dicey.

MSI has issued an announcement revealing that it will solely be opening pre-orders for the RTX 5090 in the present day, with precise playing cards transport on February 6 as a substitute. Nevertheless, the RTX 5080 will be obtainable 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 had been visiting the web page, or Micro Heart has taken it offline deliberately to prep it for gross sales…

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Launch day is lastly right here! We’ll be right here all day, monitoring inventory in any respect the key retailers and past to try to assist you 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 looking for Nvidia’s new flagship GPU, however there is not any assure this one shall be simpler to choose up…

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