Please put gamers before miners — Nvidia

23 January 2018
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Nvidia has appealed to PC retailers to prioritise gamers over cryptocurrency miners.

The company reportedly told German site ComputerBase.de that retailers should sell no more than two of the same cards per customer.

This comes after demand for graphics cards from cryptocurrency miners has resulted in global shortages – including in South Africa.

Nvidia said it is merely making a recommendation, however, and distributors and retailers will have the final say.

“For Nvidia, gamers come first. All activities related to our GeForce product line are targeted at our main audience,” said Nvidia.

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  1. Bra Bean
    23.01.2018 at 13:47

    Ja, die mining stront moet nou ‘n slag bars en ophou.

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