The gaming world is abuzz with news that the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, a popular mid-range graphics card, has officially been discontinued by ASUS. This decision comes as a result of NVIDIA's recent supply allocation changes, which have shifted production focus towards other models. The RTX 5070 Ti, once a staple in the RTX 50 series, is now facing a supply shortage, with retailers unable to source new stock for weeks. Prices have surged, with the cheapest available cards rising from around $730 USD in November to $830 USD today, and further increases expected in Q1 2026. This marks the end of an era for this once-popular card, as ASUS confirms no plans to resume production.
But here's where it gets interesting: the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is following a similar path. With prices climbing from $400 USD to $460 USD and even beyond $500 for base models, it's clear that this card is also facing a supply shortage. The cheaper 8GB versions will remain on shelves for now, but even they are experiencing higher supply costs, with some retailers expecting around 20% price increases in upcoming shipments. This trend is a result of NVIDIA's allocation strategy, which now focuses on 8GB variants like the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti 8GB.
The RTX 5070 (non-Ti) is still technically available, but its availability is tightening, and prices have already started to rise. With 12GB VRAM, it's less exposed to DRAM pricing spikes, but retailers are no longer getting large restocks. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated RTX 50 Super series, which was expected to debut at CES 2026, has been scrapped or postponed indefinitely. This sudden change has left board partners frustrated, as NVIDIA had originally indicated the launch would take place at the show.
If memory prices stabilize, NVIDIA could revisit the RTX 50 Super lineup later in 2026, but current signals suggest the project may be canceled altogether to avoid overlap with the next-generation lineup expected in 2027. This news leaves gamers and enthusiasts with a mix of emotions, as they grapple with the end of an era for the RTX 5070 Ti and the uncertainty surrounding the RTX 50 Super series.
