ASUS Ends Production of NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB Cards
El-Balad has reported that ASUS has officially ceased production of the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB graphics cards. This decision comes amid a widespread memory shortage impacting the tech industry.
Discontinuation of RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB
The news was revealed by the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed. ASUS explicitly informed the channel that the RTX 5070 Ti is facing supply challenges and has been placed into end-of-life status. Retail sources in Australia confirmed that this model is no longer available for purchase.
Current Market Trends
Both the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB have become less viable due to their high production costs amid economic uncertainty. As a result, ASUS will not continue to manufacture these models. Speculations suggest that while a future return might be possible, the likelihood is low. NVIDIA is reportedly shifting its focus to 8GB models, such as the RTX 5050, 5060, and 5060 Ti 8GB.
- Current Available Models: RTX 5050, RTX 5060 (8GB), RTX 5060 Ti (8GB), RTX 5070 (12GB)
- Discontinued: RTX 5070 Ti (16GB), RTX 5060 Ti (16GB)
Supply Chain Challenges
The crunch in memory supply is affecting multiple sectors, particularly due to increased demand from AI infrastructure companies. NVIDIA is evidently contending with constricted memory availability. A spokesperson stated, “Demand for GeForce RTX GPUs is strong, and we continue to ship all GeForce SKUs,” indicating that they are working to maximize memory supplies.
Impact on the Gaming Community
The discontinuation of the 16GB models may disappoint PC enthusiasts. Many modern AAA games require more than 8GB of video RAM, making these GPUs particularly desirable for gamers looking to upgrade their setups.
Furthermore, Micron Technology’s recent move to focus on high bandwidth memory for the AI sector reflects broader shifts in component availability. Historically, NVIDIA provided its partners with both GPU dies and memory for graphics cards. However, recent comments suggest board partners may need to source memory independently.
Conclusion
The cessation of the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB marks a significant shift in NVIDIA’s product lineup. As the memory shortage persists, the impact on gamers and PC builders remains to be seen. El-Balad will continue to monitor developments in this evolving landscape.
