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AI Firms Are Reportedly Buying NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs in Bulk for Server Use

AI firms are reportedly buying NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs in bulk for server use, sparking a shortage in the US market.

By · Published September 14, 2026 at 19:58 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026 at 19:58 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Digitec · igor´sLAB · tomshardware.com · TechPowerUp.

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  • Primary Driver: AI firms are reportedly buying NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs in bulk for server use, sparking a shortage in the US market.
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The RTX 5090 GPU has been in high demand since its release. According to coverage from Tom's Hardware, it has vanished from online retail in the US, with third-party sellers now demanding as much as $9,500 for the fastest GPU.

This shortage has been linked to AI firms reportedly buying the GPUs in bulk for server use, as reported by TechPowerUp. The RTX 5090 with 96 GB VRAM has been a sought-after product, but its high price has made it inaccessible to many consumers.

The current state of the market remains uncertain, with the RTX 5090's availability and pricing in flux.

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Why is the RTX 5090 in high demand?

The RTX 5090's high graphics memory and performance make it a sought-after product for AI firms and gamers alike.

What is the current state of the RTX 5090 market?

The RTX 5090 has vanished from online retail in the US, with third-party sellers now demanding as much as $9,500 for the GPU.

What is the Chinese modification of the RTX 5090?

The Chinese modification of the RTX 5090 reportedly triples Nvidia's graphics memory.

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NVIDIA RTX 5090 AI Server Use GPU Shortage

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