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KINGPIN Says NVIDIA Tried To Force A Single Power Connector On RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN, Screwing Up Its Production Timeline
Wccftech • • technology
Key Points:
- Overclocker Vince "KINGPIN" Lucido revealed that NVIDIA's restriction to a single 12VHPWR power connector on the RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN significantly disrupted the production timeline of EVGA's flagship GPU.
- Vince wanted the RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN Hybrid edition to feature dual 12VHPWR connectors, but NVIDIA's limitation delayed the card's launch by three months and reduced the number of units produced.
- The production issues contributed to EVGA ending its NVIDIA GPU business in 2022, as NVIDIA's Founders Edition cards and pricing pressures made it unsustainable for EVGA.
- The RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN Hybrid, priced at $2,500 and bundled with a 1600W PSU, was the last flagship NVIDIA GPU EVGA produced.
- Vince KINGPIN Lucido has since partnered with ASUS and aims to create DIY content and potentially develop an ROG KINGPIN card in the future.
