The gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for the launch of NVIDIA’s latest GPU, the GeForce RTX 5070 FE. Although official reviews are already out, enthusiasts hoping to snag the Founders Edition will have to exercise some patience, as its retail launch has been postponed to late March.
NVIDIA hasn’t officially commented on the delay, but word has spread thanks to a report by Andreas Schilling. According to Schilling, NVIDIA informed him of the change just a couple of hours before the reviews embargo lifted. This means if you planned to purchase the Founders Edition tomorrow, you’ll likely have to wait. It’s still unclear how this will affect the availability of AIB (Add-In Board) editions, but given recent supply concerns, the situation isn’t optimistic for widespread distribution anytime soon.
An intriguing takeaway from the reviews is that the RTX 5070 delivers performance akin to the RTX 4070 Super. While there’s no groundbreaking leap forward, its $549 price point offers decent value compared to its predecessors. However, if you’ve been eyeing this model and can’t find it at the suggested retail price, holding off for the Radeon RX 9070 series might be a smart move. Slated to release soon with competitive pricing, these GPUs could shake things up, especially with the RX 9070 sitting in direct competition with NVIDIA’s newest release.
The reasons behind the delayed availability of the RTX 5070 remain shrouded in mystery. Rumors have circulated about performance-limiting bugs and supply-chain hiccups, but NVIDIA hasn’t confirmed these speculations. Despite the Founders Edition setback, there’s hope that AIB variants might hit shelves without much delay. Notably, retailers such as B&H Photo Video have already listed the RTX 5070 at an MSRP of $549 for both standard and overclocked models. Keep an eye on prices, though; if they drift beyond $600 for AIB versions, it might be wise to explore other options unless alternatives are scarce in your local market.
