Cheapest place to buy Nvidia RTX 5000 series graphics cards in the UK

With the RTX 5000 series cards hitting shelves on 2pm Thursday 30 January – we expect them to sell like hotcakes. We've got a list of where to buy one of these coveted components.

Stock in the UK will be quite limited, especially on the cheaper Founder's Edition cards sold by Nvidia. Third-party cards made by manufacturers like MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte, or Zotac will also be available from 30 January.

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Which RTX 5000 series graphics cards are available in the UK?

Nvidia's 5000 series cards usually come in a variety of models, each with slightly different specs and price ranges. All of the cards use Nvidia's new Blackwell chip architecture.

That said, once 30 January hits, you'll only be able to pick up the pricier RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 cards. The lower-range 5070 and 5070 Ti won't hit shelves until February. 

There was no confirmation of an RTX 5060 at NVIDIA's CES 2025 announcements.

How much does each RTX 5000 series card cost? 

Below, we've broken down the starting costs for each graphics card in the latest NVIDIA 5000 series:

• RTX 5070 The least powerful of this high-tech bunch, this 12GB graphics card starts from £539 for a Founder's Edition model. We have yet to see pricing info on third-party cards, but you can expect to be paying slightly more for one.
• RTX 5070 Ti A souped-up 5070, the Ti has improved specs like more Cuda cores (which helps run complex tasks simultaneously), a faster clock speed (which allows the component to process tasks more quickly), and a larger memory configuration (16GB) than the base 5070. It starts at £729 for a Founder's Edition card and we haven't see pricing details on third-party models.
• RTX 5080 Launching at a cheaper price than the last-generation 4080 did, this card will set you back £979 for a Founder's Edition card. While retailers like Overclockers UK have cards listed for £12,000, these are just placeholders and not reflective of actual prices – which we don't know yet.
• RTX 5090 The flagship model of this series, the 5090 boasts a massive 32GB of memory and has the best specs in the range. That said, a Founder's Edition card will set you back an eye-watering £1,939, with third-party models likely to cost at least £2,000.

Where to buy an RTX 5080 graphics card

Going back to previous launches, we can expect the stock of 5080 cards in the UK to be quite limited in the first few months. Especially with the 5080 being cheaper than the launch price of its predecessor, the RTX 4080.

Here are the retailers that currently have their 5080 stock live:

• Nvidia sells its Founder's Edition cards direct, but they're likely to be the ones that sell out first. They will cost £979, and you can sign up for notifications for when they drop. You can check stock at Nvidia.
• Overclockers UK has the widest range of 5080 cards from third-party sellers such as Asus, MSI and Zotac. Prices for a 5080 currently are shown as £12,000 – don't panic – those are placeholder prices. Keep in mind that it only offers one graphics card per person, with sales being limited to the UK only. You can check out the full range from Overclockers UK.
• Scan Computers has quite a few different models listed, although their founder, Shelley Raja has stated that stock will be 'very, very limited'. Prices have yet to be listed, but you can check stock from Scan. 
• Currys has a few listings for third-party RTX 5080 cards, but the cheapest one is three times as expensive as the Founder's Edition. We're not entirely sure if these are placeholder prices that will change at launch, but it's worth keeping an eye on. Browse available models from Currys.
• Box also will be stocking a variety of third-party 5080s from 30 January. Like other retailers, the prices of these are still kept under wraps. You can view 5080s from Box.

If the above have sold out, there are a few other retailers you can check for 5080 cards: 

• Amazon typically sells Nvidia RTX graphics cards, but we have yet to find any listings for an RTX 5080. They might have some available from 30 January. Just watch out for aftermarket sellers. Check Amazon for stock.
• EE also sells graphics cards, but like Amazon we haven't spotted stock or listings for them yet. You can check EE for more info. 

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Where to buy an RTX 5090 graphics card

Like the 5080, stock is going to be slim on NVIDIA's newest flagship card. While it'll set you back a pretty penny at £1,979, you can expect some serious performance from this high-end card.

Here are the retailers that currently have their 5090 stock live:

• Nvidia will be selling its Founder's Edition RTX 5090s direct, and will likely be the first to fly out of stock. You can sign up for an email notification for when they are available to purchase, or you can check stock from Nvidia.
• Overclockers UK has a wide range of third-party RTX 5090 graphics cards, but you can only order one model per customer, with sales limited to the UK only. Prices are listed as £25,000 for one, but don't worry, these are placeholders and will update on launch. You can browse available cards from Overclockers UK.
• Scan Computers has their stock of 5090s live, but – like the 5080 – we can expect stock to sell out quickly. Prices aren't listed yet, but you can take a look at the upcoming models available from Scan.
• Currys has a handful of 5090 cards up online, but quite a few of them are £3,000 or more. We're not entirely certain if these will change by 30 January, so it may be worth looking then. View the full line-up of 5090 cards from Currys.
• Box lists their planned 5090 stock online, but the range isn't quite as robust as other retailers. Sadly, we won't know prices until 30 January, but expect to be paying more than the Founder's Edition. Browse available stock from Box.

If you can't get cards from the above retailers, you can also check stock for 5090s from:

• Amazon is likely to have a few 5090s in stock at launch, but we haven't seen any listings yet – let alone pricing. That said, watch out for aftermarket sellers and be sure to double-check who you're buying from. You can check stock from Amazon.
• EE has carried cards like the 4090 in the past, so it's not out of the realm of possibility for them to stock third-party 5090s. That said, we haven't spotted any listings yet. You can keep an eye on the EE Store for more info.

When are the 5070 and 5070 Ti available in the UK?

The lower-range cards of the RTX 5000 series aren't hitting shelves with their more powerful cousins. Instead, they will be launching in February 2025. 

We don't have an exact date yet, but you can sign up for stock notifications from Nvidia or retailers such as Overclockers UK, Box and Scan, which have models (but not prices) listed.

How can I increase my chances of getting a 5080 or 5090?

Most retailers are selling the RTX 5000 series on a first come, first served basis. With such limited stock in the UK, we wouldn't be surprised if retailers are out of stock within a few hours.

While it's still not guaranteed, here are our tips to increase your odds of snagging one of these cards:

• Sign into retailer accounts and make sure your shipping address is up to date Some retailers like Overclockers UK allow you to have an account. Before launch, we'd recommend signing into or creating an account and making sure you have your address saved to it. Since stock will be changing in a matter of minutes, you can increase your odds at getting the card you want by not having to faff around typing in your address.
• Sign up for notifications Many retailers allow you to sign up for email notifications to alert you to when you can order. You can sign up for notifications from Nvidia, Overclockers UK and Scan.
• Be on time Since stock is so limited, it might be worth clearing your schedule at time of launch. Previous launches of RTX cards have been plagued by automated bots buying up all the stock within minutes – with many going straight to the second-hand market at a much higher price than RRP. Some retailers like Scan have claimed that they've cracked down on this practice.
• Consider buying a pre-built gaming PC If you're struggling to get one of these top-of-the-line cards and don't have other components, such as a CPU, Ram or a motherboard, it might just be worth picking up a pre-built PC, as some retailers save cards to put into the PCs they sell. It saves you the trouble (but takes away the fun) of having to put together a PC yourself, but keep in mind that this is the most expensive option. You can check out pre-built gaming PCs from retailers such as Amazon, Currys, Overclockers UK and Scan Computers.

With 'scalping' being commonplace in previous GeForce RTX launches, we can expect to see a flurry of listings for 5090s and 5080s going live on marketplaces such as eBay. If you're thinking of buying on the aftermarket, be sure to read our guide on how to buy second-hand online to avoid getting ripped off or scammed.

If you do see any scams about the RTX 5080 or 5090, we'd like to hear about it. You can share the details with us using our online tool. 

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What is the difference between a Founder's Edition and a third-party partner card?

A Founder's Edition card generally serves as a 'reference' design for third-party manufacturers such as Ases, Gigabyte or Zotac to follow. 

All RTX 5000 series cards will use the same Nvidia chips and Blackwell architecture, but partner manufacturers will typically feature their own cooling solutions, customisations and aesthetics in their 'versions' of the card. 

Some higher-end models may feature options for things such as overclocking (the practice of increasing the clock rate of a component), but keep in mind that may invalidate any manufacturer's warranty in case something goes wrong – despite it often being a marketed feature. Founder's Edition cards can't be overclocked.

Third-party cards are more abundant than Founder's Edition cards, but they tend to cost more.

If you can get your hands on one, we'd recommend going for a Founder's Edition card as they're cheaper and will generally perform just as well any partner models.

Should I buy an 5080 or 5090?

Unless you're gaming at 2K or 4K resolutions, or do creative tasks that require a lot of graphical processing power, you probably don't need to splash out £1,000 or more on one of these cards. 

If you're building a new PC to game at 1080p Full HD, it will probably be better to wait for a 5070 or 5070 Ti. You can also always consider checking out an AMD graphics card instead.

Additionally, if you already have a last-gen RTX 4000 series graphics card such as a 4080 Super or a 4090, you can probably skip this upgrade.

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