No, the RTX 5070 Ti Isn’t Getting Discontinued

January 16, 2026

In a press statement, Asus has responded to the earlier speculation about the RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards being discontinued. The company said that the news outlets had received incomplete information and has now provided updated and accurate details.

ASUS clarifies that RTX 5070 Ti has not been discontinued

Hardware Unboxed and several other news outlets had initially reported that Asus had halted the production of the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB graphics cards due to a shortage in memory supply. The news had gone viral, taking the tech community by surprise.

However, Asus has since issued a press statement to clarify its production status. According to the statement, the company revealed that one of its PR representatives conveyed incomplete information regarding the products.

Asus assured its customers that the production for the above-mentioned cards is neither discontinued nor designated as end-of-life (EOL). Instead, the company explained that the fluctuation in availability is due to the inconsistent supply of the required parts. While the shortage of hardware may continue, the press statement revealed that Asus has no plans to stop production. This should provide reassurance for those who are considering purchasing Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB graphics cards.

Hardware Unboxed, the YouTube channel that broke the news yesterday, later issued an update in the comment section of the video.

There is no doubt that there is a massive shortage of graphics cards and other hardware right now. This has affected PCs, gaming consoles, servers, and other consumer electronics in the market.

Following the surge in AI applications, companies like OpenAI have expanded their data-center infrastructure. Since the centers heavily rely on high-bandwidth memory (HBM), the companies have acquired large quantities of the necessary parts. As a result, memory manufacturers like Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung Electronics shifted production to prioritize HBM, reducing availability for consumers (via CNBC).

This shortage is expected to continue into late 2026 and could drive up prices for the hardware much higher.

Harsha Panduranga is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer at Evolve Media, where he writes about shows, movies, and everything in between. When he’s not busy wishlisting games and books, you can find him streaming slow-burn horror and sci-fi movies/shows. His love for the genres has taught him to be very thorough and thoughtful regarding all the content that he writes, ensuring all his posts are insightful, well-researched, and resonate with both casual and hardcore fans of the medium.