Nvidia's RTX 5090D Banned in China, RTX 5060 Release Date, and Intel Price Drops

Nvidia's Gaming Laptop Ambitions

• 💡 Reports suggest Nvidia and MediaTek may partner for an ARM-based N1 chip for Windows laptops, potentially debuting at Computex.
• 🚀 This move echoes Nvidia's past with the Nvidia Shield Portable, aiming to integrate Nvidia graphics with ARM processors for a more independent laptop market.

New GPU Releases and Market Shifts

• 📌 The Nvidia RTX 5060 is confirmed for a May 19th release, with PNY models listed at an MSRP of $299.
• ⚠️ Nvidia's RTX 5090D is reportedly DOA in China due to US export restrictions, forcing cancellations of orders in that region.

Intel's Price Adjustments and Asetek's Patent Expiration

• 📉 Intel is dropping prices on Core Ultra CPUs, with the Ultra 7 2065K seeing a 25% reduction, now priced around $299.
• 🧊 The 20-year patent held by Asetek on a traditional AIO liquid cooler design has expired, potentially opening the market to more competition and innovation.
• 📉 This patent expiration may impact Asetek's business, with reports of a third-party company interested in acquiring their cooling division.

End of Support for Older Nvidia GPUs

• 🚫 CUDA support will be dropped for Nvidia's GTX 900 series, GTX 1000 series, and Titan V GPUs in the upcoming CUDA 12.9 toolkit release.
• ⏳ While drivers may still receive security updates, these cards are being phased out, signaling a need to upgrade for modern gaming and applications.

Community Engagement and Personal Anecdote

• 💬 Viewer comments discuss Intel's pricing, hopes for game releases like Half-Life 3 and GTA 6, and praise for the game Expedition 33.
• 🩹 The host shares a personal story about a finger injury sustained from a washing machine, requiring medical tape for protection.