Why is RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Supply So Bad?

The Hardware Unboxed Podcast

Episode 59: Supply of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 is basically non-existent. Why would Nvidia and AIBs do this, and who do we think is benefitting? That's what we explore in this week's podcast.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

02:02 - The Current Supply Situation with RTX 5090 and 5080

19:28 - Nvidia Controls the Market to Create FOMO

35:28 - How Does Nvidia Make Money From Low Supply?

41:44 - High Street Prices Equals More Flexibility

52:54 - Updates From Our Boring Lives

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