The RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards officially debuted on January 30, yet market availability is excruciatingly scarce, rendering it nearly impossible for consumers to acquire them at retail prices. Beyond the limited supply, scalper activities have played a pivotal role in exacerbating this issue. PC Games Hardware reports that scalpers, armed with bot technology, swiftly snagged all RTX 5090 and 5080 Founders Edition graphics cards in Europe even before they hit the shelves, further intensifying the market shortage.
