From the moment they were announced, the latest RTX 50XX series graphics cards were controversial. They’ve only become more so in the weeks since release. Announced alongside a bevvy of AI technologies, potential buyers were concerned over the difference between real frames and so-called “fake” frames.
And although the distinction wasn’t especially convincing – show me what a “real” frame is and we’ll talk – the point was solid.
These cards weren’t powerful enough. There wasn’t a big enough leap when upscaling and frame gen were taken out. Not for the price they were asking.
Granted, people were waiting to buy them anyway, and no doubt they’ve sold out completely. That’s fine. There’s always demand for the most powerful cards, and these are them, regardless of the leap.
Things have gotten interesting since then. Firstly there have been some reported defects with the cards. The first has seen reports of melting power connectors, and even a redditor claiming to have had his graphics card set on fire while he was browsing the web.