NVIDIA has announced new RTX technology to power AI assistants and digital humans on GeForce RTX AI laptops. Key innovations include Project G-Assist for gaming assistance, NVIDIA ACE NIMs for digital humans, and the RTX AI Toolkit for optimizing AI models on Windows PCs. New RTX AI laptops from ASUS and MSI will feature up to GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs and support Windows 11 AI capabilities. NVIDIA is also collaborating with Microsoft to bring GPU-accelerated small language models to Windows Copilot Runtime, enhancing AI experiences across the Windows ecosystem.
Nvidia has released a free demo version of an AI chatbot called Chat with RTX, which runs locally on PCs with GeForce RTX GPUs and can be personalized with user content. Powered by Nvidia TensorRT-LLM software, the bot can be trained on various file types and even YouTube videos, providing personalized responses without relying on cloud-based services, thus keeping user data secure. It requires an Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU or higher and Windows 10 or 11, and utilizes retrieval-augmented generation and RTX acceleration to provide relevant answers using local files as a dataset.
Gigabyte has revised the PCB design of its high-end GeForce RTX 4090 & RTX 4080 GPUs after incidents of PCB cracking surfaced, leading to damaged PCIe lanes and rejected RMA requests. The new "v1.1" batch features a beefier 70a VRM setup, aiming to address the stability and weight distribution issues. While this change may prevent future problems, affected consumers are left without recourse as Gigabyte has not officially acknowledged the issue or confirmed which SKUs have received the design changes.
NVIDIA's new NvTrueHDR mod enables HDR in SDR games for GeForce RTX GPUs, allowing users to convert SDR video content into HDR, primarily for older DirectX11/12 games. The mod, created by "emoose," reportedly provides better results than Windows AutoHDR, but may result in a performance hit. It is recommended to use caution when using mods that require executable files to run, and the feature only works with the latest 551.23 drivers and Windows 11.
NVIDIA's new Game Ready Driver 551.23 offers optimal gaming experiences for the latest titles supporting DLSS 3 technology, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Enshrouded, TEKKEN 8, and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. The driver is compatible with a wide range of NVIDIA GPUs for desktop and mobile platforms, providing support for various GeForce RTX, GTX, TITAN, and MX series, as well as DLSS Super Resolution for enhanced gaming performance.
Some buyers have managed to obtain NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPUs ahead of their planned retail launch, despite the embargo set by NVIDIA. These early purchases indicate that some retailers or individuals may not be following the embargo guidelines. However, without proper driver support, these GPUs are essentially useless, and official retail launches for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and RTX 4080 SUPER are scheduled for January 24th and January 31st, respectively.
Acer has announced the Nitro V 16 gaming laptop, which runs on the AMD Ryzen 8040 series and features a dedicated GPU sourced from NVIDIA. The laptop offers configurations with up to a GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card and an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU. It comes with a 16-inch display with options for different resolutions and a refresh rate of 165 Hz. The Nitro V 16 is expected to be priced starting at $999/€1,199 and will be available in the market around March 2024.
NVIDIA has released a new Game Ready driver that enhances performance for DLSS 3 in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT and Warhammer: Vermintide 2. The driver also includes updates to RTX Video Super Resolution, improving image quality and expanding support to GeForce RTX 20 Series GPUs. Additionally, Stable Diffusion performance is now up to 2X faster with TensorRT acceleration. The driver also adds support for optimal settings in over 14 new games. Users can download the driver through GeForce Experience or GeForce.com.
MSI has launched its GeForce RTX 4090/4080 GAMING SLIM series, featuring slimmer and lighter graphics cards with factory overclocking options. The RTX 4090's thickness has been reduced from 77 mm to 62 mm, while the RTX 4080 adheres to a 3-slot specification. The design changes also include improvements to airflow and backplate perforations. No alterations have been made to clock speeds or TDP.
CORSAIR has introduced the 12VHPWR GPU Power Bridge, a conversion adapter that allows users to invert the 12VHPWR connector by 180 degrees. Designed for use with high-end GPUs like the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 40 series, this adapter ensures easy cable connection in compact PC cases. It features heat resistance up to 105°C and bears the CORSAIR logo, making it compatible with other CORSAIR components. However, it does not support the ASUS "ROG STRIX" and "TUF Gaming" series due to the reversed direction of the auxiliary power connector.
