After EVGA ended its partnership with Nvidia for GPU manufacturing, legendary GPU overclocker Kingpin is reportedly in talks with PNY to develop graphics cards with extreme overclocking capabilities. Gamers Nexus Reports that, although nothing is confirmed yet, there is a good chance Kingpin will be collaborating with PNY in the near future. Kingpin has expressed excitement about the potential partnership and is already testing a PNY RTX 4090 XLR8 on his personal setup to evaluate its overclocking capabilities.
PNY, primarily known for its OEM and professional graphics cards, is looking to enter the extreme overclocking space with Kingpin. This partnership would mark PNY’s debut in the enthusiast-focused graphics card market. Kingpin’s decision to work with PNY comes after discussions with other competitors in the extreme overclocking scene, such as Galax and Asus, did not materialize. With PNY, Kingpin sees an opportunity to lead the company’s overclocking efforts in a direction of his choosing.
The return of Kingpin to the extreme overclocking scene is eagerly anticipated, especially after a lack of serious competition following EVGA’s departure from GPU manufacturing. Nvidia’s restrictions on AIB partner cards have limited the focus on extreme overclocking and enthusiast-friendly cards. Kingpin confirmed that this issue persists with current AIB partners and none are prioritizing extreme overclocking like EVGA did.
With PNY’s interest in entering the overclocking market and Kingpin’s willingness to collaborate, a partnership seems probable. If everything aligns, a Kingpin-branded card could be ready with the rumored RTX 50 Series, expected to launch in late 2024. This potential collaboration could bring new innovations and competition to the overclocking scene, revitalizing interest among enthusiasts and gamers alike. Keep up with the latest news and reviews from Tom’s Hardware by subscribing to their newsletter.
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