RTX 5070 Cards Sell Out Immediately, Despite High Prices
The RTX 5070 has sold out immediately at every online retailer, following the same pattern as previous launches, due to high demand and low stock. Initial stocks are depleted despite huge markups on most models, with Nvidia's manufacturing partners seemingly reluctant to sell cards at retail prices. The lack of availability is particularly disappointing given that the RTX 5070 is easily the least-impressive card of the new batch in terms of both power and value.
- This situation highlights the unintended consequences of high demand and limited supply, leaving consumers without access to popular products and forcing retailers to navigate complex pricing dynamics.
- Will Nvidia's decision to prioritize profits over availability lead to a shortage of more powerful cards, such as the RTX 5070 Ti, which would further exacerbate the issue?