As covered here, the Chinese tech market was scrambling as the news of the ban on RTX 4090 cards spread like wildfire. Now, Nvidia has completely taken the card off it’s website, it seems. This action raises questions about the availability and future supply of this sought-after gaming card in China.

This rumour was lingering in the tech space very recently, but it happened sooner than expected

The RTX 4090, known for its top-of-the-line graphics processing capabilities, is part of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 40 series. Its sudden disappearance from the official websites has caused unease among Chinese gamers and tech enthusiasts. This move comes amidst tight supply in China, attributed to the card’s high performance in graphics applications.

NVIDIA RTX 4090

The situation is compounded by recent U.S. export controls, which impose stricter regulations on the export of advanced graphics chips to China. This has led to speculation that the RTX 4090 might face withdrawal due to these new rules. Adding to the concerns, several of Nvidia’s major hardware partners in China have also removed the RTX 4090 from their online stores.

Despite these challenges, the RTX 4090 remains available through e-commerce platforms and unofficial channels, albeit at inflated prices. This availability hints at a resilient demand for the product, despite regulatory hurdles.

Interestingly, the RTX 4090’s significance extends beyond gaming in China. It plays a crucial role in supporting advanced applications like autonomous driving, highlighting its importance in various technology sectors. However, the main concern in China still revolves around Nvidia’s data center chips, which are facing surging prices and supply issues.

In response to these challenges, Nvidia is adapting by developing new data center GPUs specifically for the Chinese market. The first shipment of these new GPUs is expected by the end of the year.

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