NVIDIA is allegedly halting RTX 50-series GPU production for six months to meet soaring AI demand. Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead claims the RTX 5060 will see no shipments until late 2026, with other models like the 5060 Ti and 5070 Ti already facing cancellations.

The shift prioritizes AI sales over consumer gaming, as NVIDIA reportedly overbooked contracts with data centers. Even 8 GB variants—previously expected to remain available—are now impacted, though the RTX 5050 may see steadier supply due to its use of older GDDR6 memory.

Gamers could face 30% price hikes and trickle-down availability through Q4 2026. This move signals NVIDIA’s continued pivot toward enterprise AI, echoing broader industry trends where consumer hardware loses priority amid silicon shortages and massive institutional demand.