Recent Struggles for NVIDIA Board Partners
Over the past weeks, NVIDIA board partners have faced significant backlash from press outlets and the gaming community alike. The launches of the new GeForce RTX 50-series “Blackwell” GPUs, which began on February 20, have not gone as smoothly as anticipated. Reports from sources like Videocardz suggest major issues, including price fluctuations and limited availability of models adhering to the baseline MSRP.
The ASUS Dilemma
Among the key players, ASUS has attracted notable criticism for its pricing strategy. Videocardz pointed out that only a handful of models aligned with the MSRP of $749 were available on launch day. Furthermore, there are concerns that manufacturers, including ASUS, might soon initiate price hikes. This speculation stems from ongoing discussions about a lack of transparency in the pricing and availability of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti models.
Ongoing Investigations and Community Feedback
As the community continues to voice their frustrations, the situation has led to further investigative reports. Videocardz highlighted the absence of certain models, like the MSI Ventus 3X, from official listings, even as the RTX 5070 Ti garnered significant attention from reviewers. Interestingly, TechPowerUp did receive a sample for evaluation, but its pricing and availability issues remain unresolved. With retailers like Newegg listing the Ventus 3X at $829.99 but showing it as out of stock, consumers are left questioning the reliability of information surrounding these new graphics cards.
