ASUS Stops Producing NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB Amidst Ongoing Memory Crunch
In a shocking turn of events, ASUS has officially ceased production of its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB models, citing an "end of life" status. The decision comes as the company grapples with severe memory constraints, which have led to increased demand for RAM and other computer components.
According to Hardware Unboxed, ASUS told the channel that it was informed by NVIDIA about a supply shortage, prompting the company to stop producing the model altogether. The RTX 5070 Ti, in particular, is facing extreme difficulties due to high demand and limited supply, making it virtually impossible for consumers and retailers to acquire.
The AI boom has significantly contributed to the memory crunch, with data center infrastructure companies driving up prices for RAM, GPUs, and SSDs. ASUS' decision highlights the far-reaching impact of this trend on the entire industry.
As the first AIB partner to comment on the issue, ASUS is signaling a growing concern within the NVIDIA ecosystem regarding the handling of memory supply. Historically, NVIDIA provided its board partners with both die and memory needed for graphics cards. However, recent rumors suggested that the company may require its partners to source memory independently in the future.
NVIDIA has responded to this situation by stating that it continues to ship all GeForce SKUs while working closely with suppliers to maximize memory availability. The company's stance implies that it is taking steps to mitigate the effects of the memory crunch, but the extent of their efforts remains uncertain.
For consumers and enthusiasts, the news comes as a disappointment, particularly given the high demand for these GPUs. While some hope may still exist for the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB to make a comeback later this year, it seems increasingly unlikely. The situation highlights the need for increased transparency within the industry regarding supply chain issues and the impact on consumer products.
In a shocking turn of events, ASUS has officially ceased production of its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB models, citing an "end of life" status. The decision comes as the company grapples with severe memory constraints, which have led to increased demand for RAM and other computer components.
According to Hardware Unboxed, ASUS told the channel that it was informed by NVIDIA about a supply shortage, prompting the company to stop producing the model altogether. The RTX 5070 Ti, in particular, is facing extreme difficulties due to high demand and limited supply, making it virtually impossible for consumers and retailers to acquire.
The AI boom has significantly contributed to the memory crunch, with data center infrastructure companies driving up prices for RAM, GPUs, and SSDs. ASUS' decision highlights the far-reaching impact of this trend on the entire industry.
As the first AIB partner to comment on the issue, ASUS is signaling a growing concern within the NVIDIA ecosystem regarding the handling of memory supply. Historically, NVIDIA provided its board partners with both die and memory needed for graphics cards. However, recent rumors suggested that the company may require its partners to source memory independently in the future.
NVIDIA has responded to this situation by stating that it continues to ship all GeForce SKUs while working closely with suppliers to maximize memory availability. The company's stance implies that it is taking steps to mitigate the effects of the memory crunch, but the extent of their efforts remains uncertain.
For consumers and enthusiasts, the news comes as a disappointment, particularly given the high demand for these GPUs. While some hope may still exist for the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB to make a comeback later this year, it seems increasingly unlikely. The situation highlights the need for increased transparency within the industry regarding supply chain issues and the impact on consumer products.
omg can u believe asus just stopped producing these gpu's like what is going on?! the ai boom is killing us i mean literally we need more ram and stuff and companies r making it harder to get it they need to work together more instead of keeping it all secret...and its not just asus nvidia needs to step up their game too 
. Not exactly the best feeling when you're really in the market for a new GPU...
NVIDIA should really talk to their suppliers about this or something... i'm not saying they're in the wrong, but i feel bad for the consumers who were counting on getting these cards and now they can't. and what's with the whole die and memory thing? did they just forget how it works or what? 
Data centers and AI are supposed to drive innovation not make it harder for people to get the hardware they need 
... memory crunch is no joke, and it's been a wild ride for gamers and builders alike 
... NVIDIA should've seen this comin', you know? They're playin' with fire by changin' up their supply chain 
️... I'm sure they'll keep sayin' all's good, but us consumers know the truth 
... now we're stuck waitin' for more news or maybe never see those cards again 
I know, right? ASUS just stopped making those super popular GPUs and now people are like "what's going on?!". But let me put a positive spin on this - it's kinda cool that NVIDIA is working closely with suppliers to try and maximize memory availability 
. Maybe we'll see some new innovations that come out of this shortage? Like, who knows if someone will create a GPU that doesn't require so much RAM in the first place 
. So, while it's sad that those GPUs are hard to get, I'm trying not to stress too much about it 
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. Until then, I'm just gonna sit here & vent about this whole situation 
. ill just keep an eye on this situation, hopefully asus starts producing the 5070 ti again soon or else we'll be stuck with super limited gpu options 
but i guess its good that asus spoke up and nvidia is working on it? maybe this means they'll find a way to make more memory available, or even improve their supply chain so we dont have to deal with this issue again soon 
its all about finding silver linings, right? 