XFX admits error in the disclosure of GPUS RX 9070 XT specifications

Users found that models of GPUS Mercury nonC, contrary to what the official marketing of the product stated, They have no steam chambers, but only cold nickel plates. XFX has already admitted the error and removed the incorrect information from its site.

Another noted failure was that all models RX 9070 XT Nonoc They are equipped with two 8 -pin power connectors, not three, as originally shown on the XFX specifications page. This caused confusion among gamers who believed they received an unnamed version or a sign outside the final design.

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Many series

XFX has one of the largest GPUS lines among AMD partners, including Mercury, Quick Silver and Swift series. The tip series, called Mercury, is known for its premium resources, such as RGB lighting, vapor cameras and removable fans (Magnetic Fans).

While the number of series expands options for users, it increases the chances of errors like this to happen because it makes the company’s logistics chain more complex.

Conforme a XFX, The problem was caused by an error in marketing and packaging. Despite internal admission, there was no official statement or public announcement to clarify the error. It means that many consumers may not even know that they have received a product with specifications other than those announced.

Affected consumers expect XFX to solve the problem directly by offering substitutions for the advertised plates rather than letting the burden of dealing with the error about buyers. This is the expected minimum of an AMD trusted partner.

Rx 9070 of rx 9070 xt

The RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 were launched on March 6, with suggested prices of $ 599 and $ 549, respectively. In Brazil, the values ​​start at R $ 5.5 thousand and reach up to R $ 8 thousand in several retailers. And AMD faced a record of demand for its new GPUs.

Abroad, within a few days practically all units were sold, which generated an increase of up to 22% over the initial value in several retailers. On the one hand, the news is positive for AMD. On the other hand, it represents a logistical challenge.

Made with the RDNA 4 architecture, the RX 9070 brought the FSR 4 which should be available for 75 games by the end of the year. With the new models, AMD has been struggling to compete with rival Nvidia and its strategy seems to be working also for the low offer of the new 50 -series signs.

Source: Reddit and XFX.