NVIDIA’s new RTX 50 series GPUs, including the flagship RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, promise groundbreaking performance for gamers and professionals in Tunisia. However, their launch has been overshadowed by technical issues and delays. Here’s what Tunisian users need to know about availability, preorders, and the challenges facing these powerful new GPUs.
RTX 5090 & RTX 5080 Availability in Tunisia: Preorders Open Now
Good news for Tunisian gamers and creators! The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are set to arrive in local retail stores by the end of this month.
Major retailers like Mytek, Tunisianet, MegaPC, SpaceNet, ScoopGaming, and SBSInformatique are already accepting preorders, though official Tunisian pricing remains unconfirmed. Stay tuned to PCGamer.tn for updates on local availability and pricing.
Black Screen Issues: A Widespread Challenge
The RTX 50 series has faced reports of random black screen crashes, particularly when using PCIe 5.0 connections. Club386 tested a system with an RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, encountering blank screens after reboots. Switching to PCIe 4.0 in the BIOS resolved the issue, suggesting compatibility problems with PCIe 5.0 motherboards.
Similar issues were reported in China, with brands like Manli and Colorful acknowledging defects. NVIDIA is investigating, but a fix via drivers or BIOS updates remains unclear. For Tunisian buyers, ensure your motherboard supports PCIe 4.0/5.0 or prepare for potential tweaks.
Missing ROPs: Performance Loss in Some Units
ROPs (Raster Operating Pipelines) are GPU components that finalize pixel rendering, handling tasks like color blending and anti-aliasing to ensure smooth, accurate on-screen images.
A critical defect has emerged in a small batch of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs: missing ROPs (Raster Operating Pipelines). TechPowerUP confirmed a ZOTAC RTX 5090 SOLID card with only 168 ROPs instead of 176, causing up to 8.4% slower performance in games like Elden Ring. NVIDIA admits this affects 0.5% of RTX 5090/5070 Ti cards, with a 4% average performance loss.
Production Delays: Mid-Range RTX 5070 & 5060 Pushed Back
NVIDIA’s mid-range Blackwell GPUs, the RTX 5070 and RTX 5060, face delays due to chip design issues and supply chain disruptions (including the Tainan earthquake). The RTX 5070, delayed to mid-March, and RTX 5060 (now expected in mid-April) may arrive later in Tunisia. Follow PCGamer.tn for local launch updates.
PCIe Bottlenecks: Is Your PC Ready?
The RTX 5090’s raw power exposes bottlenecks in older systems. Hardware Canucks found CPUs struggling to keep up in games like Hogwarts Legacy, limiting GPU utilization. PCIe riser cables also caused crashes—manually setting PCIe speeds in BIOS (Gen 4/3) resolved this.
Tunisian professionals and gamers: Pair the RTX 5090/5080 with a high-end CPU (e.g., Ryzen 9 or Intel Core i9) and a PCIe 4.0/5.0-ready motherboard for optimal performance.
NVIDIA’s Response: Replacement Policies & Ongoing Fixes
NVIDIA has addressed the ROP defect but leaves replacements to board partners. For black screens, a fix is still pending. Tunisian users encountering issues should contact retailers for support.
Conclusion: Should You Preorder the RTX 50 Series in Tunisia?
The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 offer unmatched performance for 4K gaming and AI workloads, but their launch is rocky. Tunisian buyers should:
- Preorder cautiously: Confirm return policies with retailers
- Verify specs: Check ROP counts and PCIe compatibility.
- Prepare for delays: Mid-range models like the RTX 5070/5060 may arrive later than expected.
Stay updated on Tunisian pricing, availability, and fixes at PCGamer.tn. While the RTX 50 series promises a leap forward, patience and due diligence are key for Tunisian gamers and professionals eager to harness Blackwell’s power.
Source: Club386 / Ctee / Techpowerup / Nvidia