Nvidia has issued a warning to potential buyers of its upcoming RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards, stating that stock-outs may occur due to high demand and limited supply. The company's head of GeForce community, Tim Adams, made the announcement in a forum post, acknowledging that the company is working to get more GPUs to retailers to meet the anticipated demand.

The warning comes after rumors of low RTX 5090 stock surfaced, with some retailers and system builders warning of potential delays of weeks or even months. PowerGPU, a system builder, revealed that it was told to expect limited availability for the first three months. This has led to enthusiasts camping outside Microcenter locations in the US, eager to get their hands on the first RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 cards.

The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are set to launch on January 30th, with online availability at stores like Best Buy and in-store availability at retailers like Microcenter. Nvidia is working to ship more stock to retail every day to mitigate the potential stock-outs. However, the company's admission of limited supply has raised concerns among gamers and enthusiasts who have been eagerly awaiting the release of these next-gen graphics cards.

The high demand for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 is likely due to their impressive specifications and features, which promise to deliver significant performance upgrades over their predecessors. The RTX 50-series is expected to be a major leap forward for PC gaming, with improved ray tracing, AI-enhanced graphics, and faster frame rates.

The potential stock-outs may have significant implications for the gaming industry, as many gamers and enthusiasts rely on Nvidia's graphics cards to power their gaming rigs. If the supply chain is unable to meet demand, it could lead to a shortage of high-end gaming PCs and laptops, potentially impacting the industry's growth.

As the launch date approaches, Nvidia's warning serves as a reminder of the high stakes involved in the graphics card market. With AMD's Radeon RX 7000 series also set to launch soon, the competition for market share is heating up. Only time will tell if Nvidia can meet the demand for its RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, and what this means for the future of PC gaming.