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Unveiling the Mystery Behind the RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN Production Issue
The world-renowned overclocker, Vince “KINGPIN” Lucido, recently shed light on the production challenges faced by the RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN. In a revealing video on his new YouTube channel, Overclock Kingpin, Vince shared insights into the tumultuous journey of creating this high-end GPU.
The EVGA-NVIDIA Rift
The tumultuous relationship between EVGA and NVIDIA came to an end in 2022, leading to EVGA’s exit from the GPU market. The rift stemmed from NVIDIA’s insistence on price competitiveness and EVGA’s struggle to maintain profitability in the face of NVIDIA’s Founders Edition dominance.
The Production Dilemma
Vince detailed the challenges faced during the production of EVGA’s flagship RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN Hybrid edition. The core issue arose from conflicting visions regarding the power connector configuration. While Vince advocated for dual 12VHPWR connections, NVIDIA imposed limits by allowing only a single connector.
“Right before the 3090 Ti KINGPIN launched, NVIDIA tried to force us to use one power connector on the card and it really screwed the production timeline up of my card and it actually ended up being severely limited because of it. I just think if you’re going to spend 5,000 plus on a card, you should really be able to do with it what you want.” – Vince KINGPIN Lucido
This clash of visions resulted in a delayed launch, limited production output, and marked the end of EVGA’s flagship GPU endeavors. Despite the challenges, the RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN Hybrid card eventually hit the market at a premium price of $2,500, bundled with a 1600W PSU.
A New Beginning with ASUS
Looking ahead, Vince expressed his excitement about collaborating with ASUS for DIY content. He harbors aspirations of creating an ROG KINGPIN card in the future, signaling a fresh chapter in his overclocking journey.
News Source: Tweak Town
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