Despite the hype and high demand for the Blackwell chips, rumors of design flaws have been circulating for months. Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, admitted to a design flaw that caused low yield, attributing it to Nvidia's fault. However, a Nvidia spokesperson downplayed the latest overheating issue, stating that the engineering iterations are normal and expected. The delay in the release of the new chips has frustrated customers, adding to the pressure on Nvidia.
Key takeaways:
- Nvidia's unreleased Blackwell graphics processing units (GPUs) are reportedly overheating, causing concerns over further shipment delays.
- The company has asked its suppliers to redesign the server racks to address the overheating issue, and has informed Microsoft that shipment will be delayed at least another three months.
- Despite the issues, demand for the Blackwell chips remains high due to their power and speed for AI applications.
- Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, has admitted to a design flaw in the Blackwell chips that caused a low yield, attributing it to Nvidia's fault.