I tried to purchase one during the launch, but they sold out almost immediately. Are there any updates on restocks or expected availability?
Check GearInStock, they will alert you when back in stock. https://www.gearinstock.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-pre-order-in-stock-availability-tracker/
Honestly, I’ve been digging into the market trends for these new cards for a few weeks now. Based on my research and what happened when I finally grabbed the one I got, the reference models are basically ghosts. Everyone is hunting for that base MSRP. In my experience, the high-end partner boards actually stay in stock a tiny bit longer because of the price premium, even though the cooling and power delivery are wayyy better. Tbh, if you look at the supply chain data, the shipments seem to be hitting warehouses in waves rather than a steady flow. I spent way too much time refreshing different brand pages but noticed that certain AIBs have much more consistent restock cycles than others. Basically, if you aren't married to the reference design, keep an eye on the mid-tier partner models. That’s how I finally managed to sort out my current setup after failing on launch day. It’s a grind. Seriously.