KINGPIN Says NVIDIA Tried To Force A Single Power Connector On RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN, Screwing Up Its Production Timeline
Vince "KINGPIN" Lucido reveals that a dispute with NVIDIA over power connectors derailed the launch of the EVGA RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN. Lucido stated that NVIDIA demanded the card use a single 12VHPWR connector, while he wanted two to maintain overclocking performance. This disagreement resulted in limited availability and a production timeline that launched three months late. The card, which carried a price tag of $2,500, was the final flagship graphics card to bear Lucido's name. NVIDIA has not commented on the matter.
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- ✓ Vince "KINGPIN" Lucido stated that NVIDIA's demand for a single power connector delayed production of the RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN.
- ✓ The EVGA RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN launched three months late.
- ✓ The RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN had a launch price of $2,500.
- ✓ Lucido wanted the card to feature two 12VHPWR power connectors.
What changed
Vince Lucido detailed the specific conflict over dual 12VHPWR plugs in a video on his new YouTube channel.
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NVIDIA connector dispute delayed EVGA RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN production
Vince "KINGPIN" Lucido reveals that a dispute with NVIDIA over power connectors derailed the launch of the EVGA RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN. Lucido stated that NVIDIA demanded the card use a single 12VHPWR connector, while he wanted two to maintain overclocking performance. This disagreement resulted in limited availability and a production timeline that launched three months late. The card, which carried a price tag of $2,500, was the final flagship graphics card to bear Lucido's name. NVIDIA has not commented on the matter.
Why it matters
The 12VHPWR connector is a 16-pin power standard used in high-end NVIDIA GPUs. This conflict highlights the tension between NVIDIA's strict hardware specifications and the needs of extreme overclockers for stable power delivery.
What is confirmed
- Vince "KINGPIN" Lucido stated that NVIDIA's demand for a single power connector delayed production of the RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN.
- The EVGA RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN launched three months late.
- The RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN had a launch price of $2,500.
- Lucido wanted the card to feature two 12VHPWR power connectors.
- The RTX 3090 Ti KINGPIN was the last flagship card to carry Lucido's name.
What to watch next
- An official response or comment from NVIDIA regarding the connector dispute
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