Has Nvidia sorted out its RTX 3090 Ti problems?
New rumor suggests it’s coming soon
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TheNvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, a super-powerful gaming GPU from Team Green, has had a bit of a rocky start, but new rumors suggest those have been sorted, and a release could be imminent.
Nvidiafirst announced the RTX 3090 Tiat its keynote presentation atCES 2022in the beginning of January, promising us more information later in the month. However, since then things have gone eerily quiet, and there was talk thatNvidia may have encountered a few issues, mainly around supply, that have delayed the GPU.
However, things could be moving again. AsVideoCardz reports, Nvidia has submitted anew PCB to the EEC(which was spotted by Twitter user @harukaze5719).
NVIDIA PG136Chttps://t.co/qAutBOgWCBFebruary 10, 2022
The PCB (printed circuit board) is referred to as the PG136C, whereas theRTX 3090Founder’s edition used a PCB named PG136. It makes sense that the RTX 3090 Ti would use a variant of the RTX 3090’s PCB.
If this is indeed the PCB that the RTX 3090 Ti will use, the fact that it has been submitted to the EEC on February 7 means the GPU could finally be close to launching.
New PCB, who dis?
The PCB of a graphics card is important as it’s the circuit board that connects all the various components of the card together, and the fact that Nvidia is likely using a different PCB for the RTX 3090 Ti highlights how this new GPU will differ from the RTX 3090.
For a start, we know that theRTX 3090 Ti is going to be a power-hungry GPU, with a 450W TDP, compared to the 350W TDP of the RTX 3090.
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
Also, as VideoCardz points out, it uses dual-capacity video memory (2GB GDDR6X per module) and will use a 16-pin PCIe Gen 5 power connector, so there’s enough difference between the RTX 3090 and RTX 3090 Ti to warrant a new PCB design.
Due to the similarity in the naming convention, it looks like the PG136C will be used in Nvidia’s own Founder’s Edition of the RTX 3090 Ti. GeForce RTX 3090 Ti made by third party card-makers could use a different PCB – which is what happened with the RTX 3090.
Analysis: Has Nvidia overcome its RTX 3090 Ti problems?
If this is the PCB that the RTX 3090 Ti will use, it could mean that Nvidia has overcome the problems it was apparently having with the new GPU.
It’s no secret that the ongoingglobal chip shortagehas impacted many companies, so when the RTX 3090 Ti went missing in action towards the end of January, people assumed that it was due to Nvidia struggling to get hold of the appropriate materials and components.
There have also beenrumors that there were issues with the BIOS and power supply, while others pointed to the memory causing problems.
It’s clear that things haven’t been going to plan with the RTX 3090 Ti, but this hasn’t stopped us getting extremely excited about the upcoming GPU. And, if this PCB leak is correct, it could mean those issues are now sorted, and the RTX 3090 Ti could be coming out very soon. Whether or not there will be enough stock toactually buy one, however, remains a concern.
Matt is TechRadar’s Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there’s no aspect of technology that Matt isn’t passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he’s reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.
Intel Battlemage rumored for December – could new budget GPUs win over gamers neglected by Nvidia and save the Arc brand?
Nvidia RTX 5090 Ti suddenly pops up – and RTX 6000 GPUs are mentioned in trademark filings too – but don’t get excited
Scotland vs South Africa live stream: how to watch 2024 rugby union Autumn International online from anywhere
