"The ongoing RAM shortages and the associated increase in RAM prices are starting to affect other pieces of hardware that make use of fast memory. Graphics cards are especially susceptible, which has seemingly forced Nvidia to start discontinuing at least two 50-series cards that ship with 16GB of VRAM. A report by Hardware Unboxed states that several GPU manufactueres have designated both the RTX 5070Ti and the 16GB version of the RTX 5060Ti as "end of life," meaning that no new stock is being produced."
"The report mentions that Asus is not alone in this decision, and that several other manufacturers and retailers (specifically across Australia) have noted the same for existing stock of both SKUs. The RTX 5070, which features 12GB of VRAM, seems unaffected for now, while cheaper cards with 8GB of VRAM, such as the regular RTX 5060, will continue to be produced."
RAM shortages and rising memory prices are impacting hardware that uses fast memory, particularly graphics cards. Several GPU manufacturers have designated both the RTX 5070Ti and the 16GB RTX 5060Ti as end of life, resulting in no new production. Asus confirmed that current stock of those cards will be the last until further notice due to limited supply from Nvidia, and other manufacturers and retailers across Australia reported the same. The RTX 5070 (12GB) and 8GB models like the RTX 5060 continue production. Only the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 remain available with 16GB+ VRAM at inflated prices. Nvidia delayed its 50-series Super refresh and may cancel the launch if RAM prices do not stabilize, reducing upgrade options for modern gaming PCs.
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