Famous Overclocker Kingpin Opts Out of NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs, Hints at Future with AMD or Intel

Vince Lucido, famously known as "Kingpin", a revered figure in the overclocking and custom GPU design community, has revealed that he will not be releasing any GeForce RTX 50 models. This announcement comes as a disappointment to enthusiasts who have come to associate Kingpin's name with top-tier, overclocking-friendly GPUs.

Kingpin's Statement on Skipping NVIDIA's RTX 50 Series

In a recent interview, Kingpin stated that he won't release GPUs based on NVIDIA’s upcoming Blackwell architecture, citing “contractual issues” as a major reason. He elaborated:

"There is no my card this generation. It can’t come for Gen 5. It’s impossible. There are just too many issues over here, and it would create a lot of problems if I jumped on board so quickly. Still, I can’t really say much about that."

Kingpin also hinted that while his love for GPU design remains strong, his future may not involve NVIDIA. He added:

"Maybe it won’t be Team Green; maybe it’ll be another color."

This has sparked speculation about a potential partnership with AMD or even Intel, as both companies continue to grow their presence in the GPU market.

The Decline of Enthusiast-Level GPUs

Kingpin’s work has been synonymous with enthusiast-grade GPUs, particularly through his collaborations with EVGA. His EVGA Kingpin Series GPUs were renowned for their extreme overclocking capabilities and premium design. However, with EVGA exiting the GPU market, the segment has seen a significant decline in innovation and focus.

Enthusiast GPUs have taken a back seat as manufacturers prioritize mainstream products, leaving a void for extreme-performance offerings. Kingpin highlighted these challenges, emphasizing the lack of market focus on this niche.

Hints of a Collaboration with PNY

Kingpin also mentioned testing PNY's "KP card," which is believed to be a prototype GPU based on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture. However, this model has not been officially launched, leaving its future uncertain.

While Kingpin confirmed that he won’t release a GPU for the RTX 50 series, he assured fans that his passion for graphics card design remains intact. His cryptic hint about potentially partnering with AMD or Intel suggests that the overclocking legend may bring his expertise to a new platform.

If Kingpin collaborates with AMD or Intel, it could breathe new life into the enthusiast GPU market, sparking competition and innovation.

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