Asus Denies RTX 5070 Ti Cancellation Despite Memory Shortages
▼ Summary
– The author requested an RTX 5070 Ti sample from Asus, who initially stated they could not provide it due to supply constraints and that the model was “end of life.”
– After publishing this information, Nvidia contradicted Asus by stating all GeForce SKUs were still being shipped.
– Asus then provided a second, clarifying statement, saying Nvidia had informed them the card was not end of life and that Asus was merely streamlining some models.
– Asus issued a third statement directly contradicting their first, now asserting the RTX 5070 Ti was not discontinued or end of life.
– Following this final clarification, the author immediately requested a sample again but had not received a response at the time of writing.
The situation surrounding the availability of the RTX 5070 Ti has become a confusing saga of conflicting statements, leaving consumers and industry watchers uncertain about the status of this anticipated graphics card. Initial reports of the model being discontinued have been directly contradicted by subsequent official communications, highlighting potential communication breakdowns within the supply chain.
Our investigation began when we requested review samples of the RTX 5070 Ti from Asus and other board partners. An Asus public relations representative looked into the request and returned with a clear message: they could not provide the cards due to significant supply constraints. The representative explicitly stated that their specific models of the RTX 5070 Ti were considered “end of life.” To verify this claim, we sought clarification directly from Asus, asking if the GPU model itself was being phased out. The company confirmed that, yes, the product was end of life.
To fact-check this information independently, we contacted several major retailers to inquire if they could purchase stock of the RTX 5070 Ti for their stores. The retailers uniformly reported a complete absence of available supply, which aligned with Asus’s initial statement. Based on this on-the-record confirmation from a major partner and corroborating evidence from the retail channel, we published our findings.
Shortly after publication, Nvidia issued a broad statement, asserting that all its current GeForce SKUs were continuing to ship to partners. Following this, Asus reached out with a new clarification. The company stated that, according to Nvidia, the RTX 5070 Ti was not end of life. Instead, Asus explained it was merely “streamlining some models” within its own product lineup. We promptly updated our reporting with this new statement.
The story took another turn when Asus provided a third, more definitive statement. The company now asserted that the RTX 5070 Ti is “not discontinued or end of life.” This latest communication directly contradicts the original information provided by their own PR team. In light of this reversal, we have immediately submitted a new request for RTX 5070 Ti review samples, given the card is ostensibly still in production. As of now, we have not received a response to that renewed request. This series of events underscores the challenges in obtaining clear information about product availability in a complex and often opaque hardware market.
(Source: The Verge)
