Day One Availability Announced
On March 5, ASUS took the unusual step of formally announcing the day one availability of its latest offerings in TUF Gaming and Prime formats to the NVIDIA subreddit community. This rollout introduces the much-anticipated AIB-built GeForce RTX 5070 graphics cards, while NVIDIA Founders Edition enthusiasts will find themselves waiting a bit longer due to a delayed launch. Talk about a classic ‘hurry up and wait’ scenario!
ASUS Addresses Pricing Concerns
In the realm of pricing, ASUS has faced scrutiny over alleged ‘price manipulation’ practices regarding the GeForce RTX 50-series. Fortunately, the latest reports from VideoCardz indicate that ASUS representatives are doing a commendable job communicating the launch day circumstances to the gaming community. Unlike several other partners, who have reportedly remained silent, ASUS is stepping up its game.
Pricing and Availability Details
The ASUS_mktleem account has curated a handy ‘Day 1 Pricing and Availability’ guide for eager enthusiasts in the US and Canada. Here are the main price points: the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 OC Edition comes in at $739.99 USD, while the standard ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 is available for $549.99 USD, with the OC variant at $699.99 USD. While most of these cards are expected to hit shelves by 6 AM PST in the US, a bit of patience may be in order as occasional stock hiccups can happen.
Notably, higher-end options like the ROG Strix cards will make a grander entrance later on, with no ETA yet provided. If you were betting on these right from day one, you might have to hold onto your excitement just a tad longer. Keep your fingers crossed for better stock reports!
