Summary
The launch of theAMDRadeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards has run into a snag, as some customers around the globe have reportedly had their preorders canceled within hours of release.AMDusers took to social media to express their concerns as the company stated it would work with retailers and manufacturing partners to satisfy demand and keep prices at MSRP.
In late February, AMD pulled back the curtain on the price and release date of the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs. Both cards utilize AMD’s next-generation RDNA4 graphics technology, focusing on closing the gap with Nvidia in upscaling and raytracing performance, of which the latter has dominated the market. Both cards feature 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory and multiple power connection options. TheAMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT were priced at $549 and $599, respectively, though both MSRPs were before any tariffs or fees were factored into the cost.
Given thatthe Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT were praisedfor their price and improved feature sets, the cards have become a hot commodity for PC enthusiasts. However, asfirst reported by PCGamesN, some preorders of the Radeon RX 9070 XT were canceled due to high demand. Anangry Reddit user postedthat UK retailer eBuyer canceled a preorder for the RX 9070 XT, and stated that the price of the card had increased by £150 over the launch MSRP. Other users posted that they had better luck, as they were able to grab the Radeon RX 9070 XT on Amazon and at brick-and-mortar stores like Micro Center, albeit at an increased cost for premium features.
Some AMD Users Frustrated by Canceled Radeon RX 9000 Preorders
In response to users' concerns, Frank Azor of AMD’s Consumer and Gaming Marketing division posted a message on social media following the launch of the Radeon RX 9000 series. Azor stated that the MSRPs of $549 and $599 will be encouraged by the tech giant, but added that the prices werebefore any regional tariffsor taxes were calculated. Azor added that add-in board (AIB) partner cards may have premium features that increase costs, and stated that stocks would be replenished in the coming weeks.
At the time of writing, the RX 9070 XT is out of stock on Newegg in the US. With both AMD andNvidia promising increased stock for PC gamers, it remains to be seen how many customers manage to buy the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT.
