Nvidia Clarifies Supply of Its GeForce RTX 50 Graphics Cards
The company Nvidia has addressed the reports circulating about possible hurdles in the manufacturing of its next generation of graphics hardware. In statements to the media outlet HardwareLuxx, the firm assures that it is maintaining shipments of all models in the GeForce RTX 50 series, although it acknowledges a key obstacle: obtaining the necessary memory chips. 🧩
Official Response to Cancellation Rumors
This clarification comes right after the channel Hardware Unboxed published, citing sources from Asus, that a major manufacturing partner had halted production of the RTX 5070 Ti model. The reason cited was identical: lack of memory components. Nvidia is therefore seeking to dispel doubts about the continuity of its lineup, but confirms the underlying problem affecting the industry.
Possible Adjustments to the Launch Strategy:- Prioritize variants with less memory, such as 8 GB versions, to launch first.
- Reduce the initial supply of models like the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 with 16 GB.
- Maintain, although with limited units, production of the GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB.
- Focus the main launch on the top-of-the-line model, the GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 GB.
GDDR7 memory is so elusive that even Nvidia has to play Tetris with its SKUs, prioritizing which model reaches the stores.
A Persistent Challenge in the Supply Chain
The situation is not isolated and reflects a difficulty that repeats in the sector. The shortage of memory chips limits the capacity to produce certain models in large volumes, forcing manufacturers to readjust their plans on the fly. Nvidia's strategy seems clear: ensure availability of the most important models and basic configurations, while navigating logistical restrictions.
Impact on User Availability:- Launches could be staggered, not simultaneous for all models.
- Cards with more memory (16 GB) are likely to be harder to find at first.
- The RTX 5080 model seems to have priority to ensure its presence in the