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Japan does not want to run out of its abundant offer of cheap graphics cards. So they have been forbidden to tourists

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Time flies. PS5 and Xbox Series They already touch the five years in the market, and Nintendo Switch 2 It is at the corner. Meanwhile, the world of the PC follows another rhythm: every year New components arrive And, with them, increasingly exorbitant prices. An example is that of Nvidia graphics cards with some RTX 5000 that had risen in price (and They keep doing it). And it is not only a price problem, but also of scarcity. Because there are some markets in which the high demand for these high -end cards It has become a problem. But it is a market that goes to two speeds. In Japan the TEMPORARY OF THE SCARKbecoming an ideal country for foreigners to buy a GPU if they go on vacation. Your solution? Prohibit sale of graphics cards to tourists. But let’s see why you can find high -end graphics in Japan to prices that are not absurd And why these measures seem more deterrent than high feasible. Japan does not want to run out of graphics cards The reason for that scarcity has several explanations. The Last generation GPU They are ideal to enjoy the games, but also for setting up pointers for the Artificial Intelligence Training. It seems that the market does not give a respite to the GPUs, since a few years ago the shortage problem was due to the cryptocurrency mining and semiconductor crisis. There is Other factors that can alter the availability in the market, such as more recent tariffsbut the truth is that the problem of finding one in stores at a price without inflates due to that scarcity It is something that has dragged Nvidia for some time. But this, as we say, is something that does not affect everyone and it is a situation that is hittingabove all, to the United States. And, as we see in Redditwhen someone from a country in which prices are in the clouds or, directly, there are no units of certain models of graphics go to a country like Japan where there are, they wonder why. The answer is complex and I consider that it goes beyond the simple “because in other countries we are not willing to pay for a GPU which costs a second -hand car”, as has been given in the same Reddit thread. The first, some Japanese retailers know that there is a problem of scarcity in other territories and that tourists can take advantage of the trip to take a graphics card. That is why, in some stores, posters have been hung by warning that Only certain resident models in Japan are sold. The effectiveness of this measure has been discussed and it is said that there are stores that only show the poster as a deterrent, but also that others are Starting to ask that buyers demonstrate that they are residents in the country. Reddit image. Link by clicking on it The red poster says something as “the purchase of this product is limited to residents in Japan. The purchase for resale is strictly prohibited.” But this does not go so much against the tourist who takes the opportunity to take a GPU, but against which he buys units systematically for the resale, and here China is put in the spotlight. Due to the impossibility of buying the latest Nvidia graphics in the Asian giant for the Commercial War with the United States and the different vetoesand thanks to the proximity between China and Japan, a practice seems to be visiting and filling the suitcase with graphics that They are shown in the Asian giant. Question of cultural preferences That is one of the reasons why there are graphics in Japan, but another can directly be cultural and preferably of Japanese players. The size of the housing is a huge condition for certain hobbys, and playing on a PC is one of those affected. A laptop enters anywhere, but these graphs are used to mount towers and a space is needed for the entire Setup. It seems like a drawer, but we are talking about the average house size in Japan has reached its lowest level in 30 years. The average is 92 square meters and, in the cities where more population is concentrated, talk later of 50 square meters. It is a space incompatible with mounting a pC of desktop and, although it is a fact that the number of PC players has grown Significantly in the last decade, it is not known how many correspond to the match in laptop and how many atmosphere. In 2015 it is estimated that there were 11 million PC players, a figure that increase up to 16 million in 2023, and AMD is also contributing To this. It is a fact that is not bad, but the console market is still above, representing about 20% of the total video game market. Here has a lot to do with Nintendo Switch which has been sold as hot bread in Japan. Since its launch, of the total 152 million units worldwide, I know esteem that only in Japan more than 35 million have been sold. In fact, in 2021, of 100% of consoles sold in Japan, Calculate that Switch represented just over 78%, which clearly shows the preference for portable game. Now, the system that really dominates in the country is the mobile as a game device, with a My dear 66% of the total. Here, as we said, cultural preferences are mixed, that taste for portable platforms and the little space in the houses of the cities in which The bulk of the country accumulates. And all that can give us the answer of why there are high -end graphics cards available in Japan and why the price is not inflated. Or everything may be much simpler and, as they commented on Reddit, in many countries there is no shortage because they are not going to pay for a GPU the same as because … Read more

Each generation plays their cards in work interviews

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The Work interviews They represent a thermometer to discover what attitudes present the candidates of the different generations before a work environment as competitive and changing as the current one. Each generation conceives use in a very different way and that is being done especially evident with the arrival of the Z generation to the labor market. The report of the Hays consultant ‘Keys to succeed in a job interview according to the generation‘, puts the focus on how each generation present in the current labor market faces the challenge of a job interview. Each of them Show notable differences that go beyond age and affect communication, preparation and ability to adapt to change. A quality encompassed between Soft skills highly valued by companies. Generational weights The coexistence of four generations in the Spanish labor market is a reality that forces both candidates and employers to rethink their strategies. A candidate of the Baby Boom generation who barely has a few years of professional activity but that treasures an enormous experience, Does not face work interviews in the same way that someone from the Z generation who has barely started their career. According to Study data ‘The generational mix in Spanish companies’Prepared by PLUXEE, the 2021 Active Population Survey (EPA) drew a generational composition of 19% of the active population in Spain belonging to the Baby Boom generation. Generation X adopts a predominant role with 45%, followed by 31% of millennial employees and 5% of professionals from generation Z. The forecast of this study by 2025 is that Boomers and generation Z are equated at 8% presence in the labor market, but with very different strategies. Active population according to its generation. Source: Pluxee More experience vs. Better preparation The experience and commitment It is one of the greatest treasures of generations that, at best, has already exceeded the equator of its careers, and play that letter to maintain their value in the labor market. As stood out from Hays, boomers tend to show a flexible attitude and a constant update in digital skills in their work interviews, while generation X strives to remain in force and adapt to new work dynamics. For their part, millennials and gene generation compete In a saturated labor market, where the abundance of very well qualified profiles generates constant pressure and significant anxiety levels. This competitiveness forces the youngest to differentiate not only by Your technical knowledgebut also for its ability to adapt and alignment with the values ​​of the company. “Baby Boomers usually extend too much on their answers or focus exclusively on their last experience. Generation X can be excessively conservative. Some millennials tend to trust more on their technical skills than in the impact generated. And generation Z, sometimes, sin of informality or insecurity,” said Silvia Pina, director of Perm & Temp Recruitment Services in Hays Spain. As Hays’s report stands out, the most senior profiles are evaluated for their leadership capacity and strategic vision, while the youngest are measured by their growth potential. According to Andy Jassy, ​​CEO of Amazon, beyond the knowledge or preparation of young people, the most important thing is that demonstrate a positive attitude when acquiring new skills. Differences in what is expected of companies The Differences between generations Not only are they offering, but they also change in what they expect from the companies that hire them. Baby Boomers value FORMAL SELECTION PROCESSES and structured where a clear order is perceived that does not waste their time. For its part, generation X seeks clarity in the selection processes and development opportunities of your career. It is an approach close to that of the Baby Boomers in terms of valueing their experience, adaptability and teamwork skills, but does not forget that this generation still has decades ahead of the work career. Millennials and gene generation, on the other hand, are perceived as generations of the future of work. According to Hays, they prefer nearby interviews with continuous feedback and a strong alignment with the company’s values. This is collected by the ‘Labor Market Guide 2025 ‘which reveals that 64% of young professionals prioritize working in companies that have a defined purpose, and that offer learning opportunities to grow in their professional career above promotions. In Xataka | “I am very perfectionist”: the answer that recruiters no longer want to hear in work interviews Image | Unspash (VITALY GARIEV)

His future Baza will be in two key cards that promise to change air combat

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Imagining a combat plane of the future is not difficult. The difficult thing is to build it. That is precisely the ambition behind the storm: a sixth generation hunt that does not intend to resemble current airplanes, but to rewrite how air combat is understood. The project, promoted by United Kingdom, Italy and Japan within the framework of Global Combat Air Program GCAP, does not pursue only a technical evolution. It is a declaration of intentions on technological sovereignty and defense. Tempest is not a simple new generation hunting. The Royal Air Force defines it as “The heart and mind connected to an air combat system”, Able to integrate sensors, weapons and data into a single operating flow. In other words, the Tempest is not only a platform with wings, but the center of command of a swarm of technologies that communicate with each other to make decisions faster. The future hunt seeks to act as the tactical brain of an operation. That translates into a series of simple requirements. One of the most important is autonomy. As explained in the official podcast of the programthe storm aspires to reach a “really extreme” range, wide enough to cross the Atlantic without reposting. At the moment it is an objective under study, not a closed requirement. This autonomy would seek to allow prolonged operations without depending on cistern aircraft, in scenarios where to enter and leave the enemy territory is less challenging. The other key requirement is load capacity. The objective, according to the words of the director of the Team of Requirements and conceptualization of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense, is that it exceeds that of the F-35even reaching Duplicate your total armament capacity. There is no precise figure on the table. What is safe is the ambition to turn the Tempest into a platform that integrates not only more missiles, but also advanced and electronic war sensors, without compromising its stealth profile. The hunting that wants to be brain, muscle and network From the beginning, the design of the Tempest revolves around the idea of ​​a digital ecosystem. BAE Systems, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce and MBDA are working on technologies that are not limited to fuselage. The program is structured around systems such as Isanke (Integrated sensors and non -kinetic effects) and ICS (communications), that will form an intelligent network between fightersdrones and other assets of the battlefield. The goal is for the pilot to have more information, more context and more reaction options than any adversary. An F-35 Florida (left), render of the storm (right) All this requires power. Propulsion power, but also electric. As explained Rolls-Roycethe new propulsion system Not only will the plane movebut it will generate sufficient electricity to feed advanced sensors, electronic war systems and, probably, Laser weapons. The architecture will be open, modular and prepared to receive updates over time, something key in an environment where military technology changes every few years. Manufacturing tasks of the main structure (left), motor tests (right) That approach also moves to the manufacturing process. The project is betting on digital engineering techniques, automation, real -time modeling and simulation by digital twins. The technology demonstrator, which is already built in Warton, will serve to validate all that approach. According to BAE Systems datamore than half of its structural weight, including fuselage and wings, is already in production. In addition, the British Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Part of technological development includes experimental recycling of tornado aircraft components. The so -called project ‘Tornado 2 Tempest‘He managed to successfully print pieces such as a nose cone and blades for a test engine. This is a proof of concept that seeks to reduce costs, minimize the dependence of critical metals and explore new manufacturing paths with lighter and more resistant materials. To all this is added the human factor. More than 2,500 people already work in the program in the United Kingdom. Many of them are young engineers trained within the Generation Tempest initiative. As technological advances and international alliances are added, the Tempest ceases to be a concept to become a tangible reality. The expectations are high and we will have to wait to know if they are met. Everything indicates that it will be a hunt very different from everything known. Images | GCAP In Xataka | The F-35 and the US ballistic missiles need the key component of a magnet. The problem is that it was “Made in China”

Nintendo Switch 2 will have “Key cards”. And the big question is what it is for the future of physical format

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On June 5 it will be launched Nintendo Switch 2. In a one -hour event, the Japanese company has Clear almost all doubts That there was on its new console, but beyond being a celebration and although the presentation has been an avalanche of games, the aftertaste that has left among users is bittersweet. Nintendo Switch 2 will be retrocompatible with Siwtch 1 game cards, but to enjoy improvements We will have to pay. The price of the console will start from 470 euros in Europe (but in Japan it will be much cheaper so that more people can buy it, saying by Nintendo). And physical games They already go to 90 euros. In social networks, the conversation revolves around something else: the ‘Key or’ Game Key Card ‘Nintendo Switch 2. And it is a concept … controversial, at least. The “Key Key Card ‘Game Cards” Nintendo Switch 2 During the presentation, there were elements that Nintendo did not detail. For example, to know the price we had to enter the Nintendo Store, the same for the price of the games. And when he talked about the formats, the company just said two things: That the game cards will be the same size as those of Switch, but will be red and will read data at a higher speed. That normal microSD cards will not be compatible, since it will be necessary to buy microSD Express cards that read data at a speed, again. It is logical, because more demanding games at the visual level need storage support with a higher reading speed to be able to do streaming of data without interruptions. What did not say anything is one of the ‘game key cards’. Again, it is after the presentation when we find out about this matter, and it is the one that is raising blisters among users on social networks. In the Nintendo Support Pagethey say the following about this third alternative format to the physicist and digital: Game key cards are different from normal game cards since they do not contain complete game data. Instead, the game key card is your “key” to download the full game to your console through the Internet. After completing the download, you can insert the game key on your console and play as you do with a normal physical game card. They also show an example of the notice that will be in the physical cover: The operation is simple: we buy a box with this cartridge-lave, we introduce it in the console and we are given the possibility of downloading the game associated with it. The cartridge has no informationso the game is saved in the MicroSD Express that we have bought separately and will be from where it is executed. When we want to play that game, we will have to put the corresponding cartridge-lave, be connected to the Internet the first time we start it (subsequent starts do not need the Internet, but the cartridge-llave is already playing. It is a mixture between physical card and digital game. What is the point? The only one that occurs to me is that it is for games that have a higher weight to the maximum of the game cards or for small editors who want to have physical pretence in stores (although more caught with tweezers this). But of course, it also gives rise to another interpretation: Nintendo kills the conventional physical format. . Too much fog, but with precedents on switch Nintendo says clearly: “The game key cards are different from normal game cards, since they do not contain the complete game data” and “This is a box of a game key.” There are no need to clarify it, but these phrases would imply that, on the one hand, the normal game cards will be and, on the other, the key cards. There will be games that come inside the card and others whose card is simply an ‘activator’ For the game that you download from the eShop. Nintendo has said that Siwtch 2 game cards have a higher reading speed. If they are just an activator, it wouldn’t make sense, right? Supporting this theory, we have ‘Cyberpunk 2077’. Your responsible They affirm The following: “Nintendo Switch 2 owners can buy the game on a 64 GB game card or by digital download in the Nintendo Eshop.” The other interpretation, however, is that the “game key cards” are those of Switch 2 and the “normal game cards” those of Switch 1, which would imply a death of the ‘pure’ physical format on the new machine. And that is why it is mandatory to use MicroSD Express cards in Switch 2, because everything will go on them. That is the reading that is being done in networks and the one that gives rise to the company itself due to the diffuse messages. Currently, Nintendo already offers boxes that do not wear the game. An example is the ‘code in a box’ like that of ‘It Takes Two‘ either ‘Final Fantasy VII‘, Boxes that are in physical format, but do not have a game card: only a code to download them from eShop. On the other hand, titles like ‘Noire‘They have a giant notice of “requires Internet download.” I had not done the test until now, since I always had my connected switch, but I have put the game on the console, I have removed the connection to the network and … I can’t play. Basically, at least that is what it seems, that new notice of the Nintendo Switch 2 boxes makes it more clear that, or you have the Internet, or do not play that specific game. With the case of ‘La Noire’ I thought it was a certain additional content or some chapter that did not enter the ‘cartridge’. And it may be so, but the truth is that it does not let me play without downloading the data before. Other cases, such as the ‘Heritage Pack’ … Read more

AMD and NVIDIA are promoting unreal prices for their new graphics cards. They end up costing much more

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The same thing happens to each new generation of graphics cards. We excite ourselves thinking that we will finally have an opportunity to update our PC for a reasonable amount, and then the tortazo arrives. Because what manufacturers promise to which a world actually happens. On the one hand, Nvidia. Nvidia recently launched its RTX 5070 at a recommended price of 659 euros. Nvidia’s own edition, which had that price, It has been exhausted from the zero minute And it doesn’t even seem to be available in stores. The RTX 5070 TI, which has a recommended price of 899 euros, is possible find it at that pricebut is exhausted right now. Those that are available are more expensive versions. On the other, AMD. With the new Radeon RX 9070 / XT, three quarters of the same. The cards have gone to the market with recommended prices of 549 and 599 dollars respectively. There are not even PVPS in euros, but it doesn’t matter, because just being available in stores, its price is much higher. The most affordable we have found, a Gigabyte RX 9070, is 759.99 euros. If we want an RX 9070 XT, the most affordable model we have seen, 835 eurosIt is not available. Yes we have found one from Sapphire to 1,087.99 euros. It is a lot of difference with the prices recommended by AMD. But are they improved versions, right? The manufacturers take the reference designs of AMD and NVIDIA and try to raise additional improvements. For example, they preconfigure them with some overclocking to be something better in performance, they place additional cooling systems or add other elements, but the difference seems too high with respect to the recommended prices. Only a few at recommended prices. In Videocardz They have managed to talk to INET.se, a chain of stores and stores that sell these cards. Those responsible indicate that the recommended prices “will be applied to a limited number of cards.” In fact, they stand out, “they will only apply to the first shipment of each model.” Thus, it is not only that a few cards come out at those announced prices – which are exhausted right away – but it is very likely that such prices will not be repeated again, and go up depending on who sells them. AMD tries to soften the situation. In The Verge They have managed to contact AMD responsible, who neither confirmed or denied those allegations. What they said is the following: “It is inaccit that the recommended PVPs of 549 /599 dollars are launch prices. We hope that the cards are available in several suppliers to 549/599 dollars (excluded the tariffs and / or specific taxes of each region) based on the work we have done with our AIB partners (ADD-IN-IN-IN BOARD AIBs have different premium configurations at higher prices, which will also continue to exist. “ Deceptive advertising? The technique used by AMD and Nvidia is really worrying. Although there are users who in social networks claim to have found cards at recommended prices, many others point out how these models are exhausted and the only options are theoretically improved versions that manufacturers put at much higher prices. There is also a lot of resale and speculation, something that has been lived other times in the past. A lot of availability … if you buy an entire PC. Many of these stores offer these graphics without problems, but only if you buy them as part of a new gaming equipment. There it is more difficult to assess whether the price of the graph is really closer to the recommended or not. What is happening? The truth is that the situation is terrible for consumers, who can hardly access those graphs at the prices promised by AMD and NVIDIA. In Xataka we have contacted pccomponent, one of the main chains of sale of these products, to know if they can clarify the situation, but for now we have not obtained an answer. We will expand this article if we receive it. In Xataka | Nvidia has beat its income record again. Paradoxically, Wall Street does not seem to import much

Chatgpt costs $ 700,000 a day, Deepseek just 83,000. A key is huawei and play cards differently

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2025 began with a tsunami in the segment of the artificial intelligence. After months and months talking about different models and companies such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Goal And, of course, OpenAIa Chinese company took off the manga Deekseekan AI that shook industry foundations. Beyond its possibilities or how good it worked, which stirred the waters were economic and hardware issues. Almost from the beginning the question of How China had taken out an AI like Deepseek With the hardware limitation they have due to the Commercial War with the United States and the impossibility of buying the most powerful graphs of Nvidia (although with controversy). To do this, the company defended that it had to pull ingenuity Thanks to an infrastructure of NVIDIA H800 chips and a training of more than 2,788 million hours with a ridiculous cost: 5.6 million dollars. And it seems scarce because Openai He invested about 100 million dollars to train GPT-4. Another melon is what it costs to keep it. As noted ReutersIf Chatgpt costs about $ 700,000 a day, Deepseek drops to $ 87,000. And here some things that have to be taken into account. Deepseek is 10 times cheaper to maintain than chatgpt, according to Depseek Last Saturday, and as noted ReutersDeepseek revealed some data on costs and income related to its V3 and R1 models. The first is a traditional, more conversational chatbot, resulting ideal for the writing and creation of content. R1, however, is a reasoning model. It stands out solving problems, using logic and is able to show step by step reasoning, using continuous learning. To compare with better known models, Depseek V3 would be like GPT-4 and R1 something similar to OPENAI O1. In the report, Reuters highlights that the theoretical relationship of Deepseek-benefit costs is up to 545% per day. Of course, the company itself warns that real income is significantly lower, but another pearl they have left since Deepseek is the cost of maintenance. Keep chatgpt working costs about $ 700,000 a day to OpenAI (at least two years ago). The reason is that the infrastructure of Microsoft Azure Serversit has a considerable energy cost, you have to pay wages and, obviously, all the power in hardware to process the consultations you receive every second. In yellow, the costs. In blue, theoretical income Deepseek “only” 87,072, a ridiculous price compared. A few days ago affirmed That, renting the H800 costs less than two dollars per hour and the estimated theoretical income is just over 560,000 dollars, which would add more than 200 million dollars in a year. In the upper graph, Depseek shows the cost of maintaining R1 and theoretical income thanks to the tokens that are generated, whose price depends on the moment of the day, being cheaper at night. They also clarify that Deepseek V3 is “significantly cheaper.” This opens more issues. One is how it is so cheap because training an AI, of course, is not. Ignoring the accusation of theft by OpenAIif Deepseek has not deflated the numbers, puts on the table a situation in which it is not needed so many graphic power to train an artificial intelligence. Here the key is the ‘reinforcement learning’, the way Deepseek has found do with much lessbut it should also be noted that, although during training the Nvidia chips are used for the R1 model, in the inference it is using The Ascend 910b of Huawei. Huawei chips are cheaper And, supposedly, more efficient, and this decision of Deepseek is almost more relevant than what may cost to maintain the system. The reason is that you can teach the rest of artificial intelligence companies that, perhaps, It is not worth using the latest generation GPUs For everything, but only for training that occurs sometimes counted, before the implementation of AI, and then use other more efficient and cheap GPUs for inference. This inference is what is done later, in a use that we could call “real” The training would be the equivalent of swallowing technical manuals in a five -year career and the inference such as implementing that knowledge and reasoning starting from the base you have and without having to learn them again. In the end, the controversy of five million dollars Deepseek is going to be there for a while, especially when we compare with OpenAi numbers, but it is clear that Depseek is doing things from another approach and can be a good mirror for companies that come behind. And, with one China very focused on the development of both AI as of Hardware for AIit can be the perfect ‘spearhead’ model. Images | Github (Deepseek), Xataka In Xataka | Deepseek has created another Milmillonaria fortune: Liang Wenfeng has become popular but its wealth is still a mystery

Nvidia graphics cards have become the new iPhone. If you want a decent, prepare to pay 1,000 euros

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Do you want to change graphics? No problem: Go preparing 1,000 euros. At least, if you want a modern and decent model, because that is the price at which we will have to get used to. The situation is demonstrating with the new Nvidia graphics. When launched its new RTX 5000 family cards range He did it with recommended PVPs that already taught the teeth: RTX 5090: 2,369 euros RTX 5080: 1,190 euros RTX 5070 TI: 899 euros RTX 5070: 659 euros Those prices are just a reference, because as soon as the availability is on sale, the availability is scarce and prices have shot. It is the same That has passed previously With Nvidia cards. Let’s put for example MSI models more affordable for each version: RTX 5090: From 2,549 euros RTX 5080: From 1,539 euros RTX 5070 TI: From 889.90 euros RTX 5070: Not available Except in the case of the RTX 5070 ti – that it is possible to find those recommended PVPs – we find that Prices already begin to be higher than those announced As soon as they go on sale. It is something totally legitimate – Nvidia speaks of recommended PVPs, not that manufacturers cannot modify them – but it again makes this market get more and more inaccessible to many users. There are several stores that especially sell these graphs as part of a new PC. Finding it otherwise is difficult, something that makes it clear that the availability is limited and that if you want to access one of these cards, you will have to think about totally renew your PC and not just that component. But something else is happening. In our ANALYSIS OF THE RTX 5090 AND RTX 5080 Our partner Juan Carlos López made his recommendation clear: The conclusion I have reached is that to users who have a GeForce RTX 20 either 30or an equity proposal of AMD, it may be interested RTX 40 I would recommend that you think about it well before buying an RTX 50. This jump I do not see anything clear unless the money is not a problem and you are willing to have the latest at almost any price. The performance improvement is there, but it is not so striking if we come from a relatively recent graph. In fact, the jump seems to modest except when we can Take advantage of DLSS 4. And the problem is that not all games can take advantage of This improvementalthough certainly the number of titles compatible with DLSS 4 goes up. But that also raises a danger. If you want to notice a performance improvement, the real person is no longer the hardware of these cards, but the AI ​​software that Nvidia has created. Until now, DLSS technology seemed to be a curious option, but now it has become the great sale argument for this manufacturer. But there is a problem with that. DLSS 4 It is a owner technology. That’s how it is. You will not be able to enjoy it unless you do not have one of the new Nvidia cards, and that is starting the creation of a dangerous vicious circle. One in which developers want to offer more fluid experiences to their users, but for that they have to modify their games to make them compatible with DLSS 4. That leaves out the competition (AMD), but also force users to bet on that new Nvidia walled garden. DLSS 4 is compatible with the old manufacturer’s old graphs – but Only RTX 50 offer multi frame generation-. This characteristic is what is possible to generate up to three frames for each rendering frame, and is therefore responsible for “multiplying” the performance and frame rate of the compatible games. That makes us facing a strategy similar to that of the iPhone: great in many things, exclusive and with a high price that usually surrounds the 900-1,000 euros, such as these Nvidia cards. That puts us all in a brete, especially since DLSS 4 could become another CUDA. Today that technology is the great responsible for the success of Nvidia in the world of AI. AMD also has chips for very competitive, but the problem of this manufacturer It is not hardware, but software (and specifically, CUDA). If Nvidia manages to convert DLSS 4 into another de facto standard, We will find a worrying situation in which a proprietary software standard ends up catching users and the industry. If a single manufacturer ends up dominating the market, you can do what you want with it. And that are potentially very bad news for users. In Xataka | Nvidia has beat its income record again. Paradoxically, Wall Street does not seem to import much

Some GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards are missing rop units. Nvidia has explained why

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The family of graphics cards GeForce RTX 50 developed by NVIDIA continues to occupy the Center for Care in the field of PC hardware some more than a month and a half After your presentation. On this occasion we do not propose to talk about how difficult it seems to be to achieve one of these graphic solutions; We invite you to investigate A manufacturing defect which affects a small amount of GPUs installed in these graphics cards. Shortly after their launch some users observed that the number of rankization units, identified in English as ROP (Raster Operations Pipeline either RASTER OUTPUT PROCESSOR), integrated in some GPU GeForce RTX 50 was lower than that indicated by NVIDIA in the specifications. These units are responsible for executing the operations required by the rendering by rankization with the purpose of delivering the images formed by the final pixels to the monitor. Nvidia explained what is happening Several buyers They assure that their GeForce RTX 5090 and 5070 TI have a number of functional ROP units lower than the one indicated in the specifications. Days later a user of Reddit He denounced this same problem on his graphics card with GPU GEFORCE RTX 5080. In the latter case the graphic chip should integrate 112 ROP, but that particular card incorporates only 104 ROP, which has a downward impact on its performance. “Affected consumers can contact the graphics card manufacturer to obtain a new one. This production anomaly has already been corrected” Unfortunately it is not possible to solve this problem by resorting to an update of the BIOS or the controllers because it is a hardware defect. Nvidia has confirmed Tom’s hardware that, in effect, the problem exists, and that It is a manufacturing defect which affects a small amount of GEFORCE RTX 50 family chips. According to the company led by Jensen Huang, the amount of affected graphics cards is somewhat less than 0.5%. “We have identified a rare problem that affects less than 0.5% of the GeForce RTX 5090, 5090D and 5070 TI. They have a lower ROP than specified (…) The average impact on graphic performance is 4% and does not affect the workloads of artificial intelligence (AI) and calculation. Affected consumers can contact the graphics card manufacturer to obtain a new one. This anomaly in production has already been corrected “, explains the official Nvidia statement. The ideal in these circumstances is that all players who have bought one of the GeForce RTX 50 that can presumably be affected by this anomaly in the manufacturing process check if Your GPU has appropriate rop units using Techpowerup Gpu-Z or other similar diagnostic application. If your GPU is one of the defective ones they have the right to claim the change of their graphics card in the store in which they have bought it. An important note: some Founders Edition cards sold directly by Nvidia are also affected. Image | Nvidia More information | Tom’s hardware In Xataka | Nvidia “has broken the deck”: it is leading the creation of a memory standard for the PCs with AI

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