ASUS Reverses Decision, Resumes RTX 5070 Ti Sales
ASUS has recently clarified its position regarding the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics cards. Contrary to previous statements suggesting an end-of-life status, the company confirmed that these GPUs will continue to be available for purchase.
ASUS Reverses Decision on RTX 5070 Ti Sales
Initially, ASUS had informed Hardware Unboxed that it was placing the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB into an “end-of-life status.” However, the company has now backtracked on this announcement, stating through a press release that both models have not been discontinued.
Clarification from ASUS
- The company stated, “Certain media may have received incomplete information from an ASUS PR representative regarding these products.”
- ASUS has confirmed there are no plans to cease sales of the RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
ASUS further explained that recent supply constraints, particularly with memory components, have caused temporary production limitations. This has resulted in reduced availability in various markets, but the company emphasized this shouldn’t be interpreted as a halt in production.
Market Implications
On a related note, Hardware Unboxed reported that some resellers in Australia claimed the RTX 5070 Ti was unavailable from distributors. They anticipated this shortage would persist through at least the first quarter of the year.
- AI developments have driven up memory prices, affecting GPU costs.
- This price surge has led to dissatisfaction among gamers.
ASUS’s Future Steps
Despite the current challenges in supply and availability, ASUS remains committed to supporting the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. The company is collaborating with its partners to stabilize the supply chain as market conditions improve.
