An MSI representative has confirmed that shipments for RTX 5090 pre-orders through MSI's official US stores have been pushed back to February 6, per Videocardz. Just ahead of tomorrow's retail embargo lift, overseas sellers also reportedly face similar constraints. This delay likely stems from rumored Blackwell supply shortages and only applies to RTX 5090 reservations made through MSI's official store in the US. Other retailers could have their hands on a limited RTX 5090 supply, should you want one at launch, but be prepared to face serious competition from scalpers and campers.
In a Discord chat, MSI released an update regarding RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 availability. Prebookings for RTX 5090 GPUs are still slated for tomorrow, provided you can beat scalpers. Without explicitly mentioning any shortages, shipments for these pre-orders will begin a week late,r starting February 6. MSI will likely take into consideration the existing supply and allot slots accordingly.
