The RAM Shortage Could Be Killing Nvidia's Cheapest GPU for 4K Gaming
Gizmodo • • general
Key Points:
- Asus is reportedly ending production of its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, a key GPU for 4K gaming with 16GB VRAM, though Asus has not officially confirmed this claim.
- The ongoing global memory shortage, driven by high demand for AI data center memory, is impacting VRAM availability, leading Nvidia to prioritize GPUs with 8GB VRAM over higher VRAM models like the 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti.
- Retail availability of 16GB VRAM GPUs like the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti is expected to decline, while higher-end models such as the RTX 5080 and 5090 remain more accessible.
- Nvidia acknowledges strong demand but constrained
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