Ahead of NVIDIA's expected RTX 4000 announcement next week, a leaked image seemingly revealed that Lenovo is prepping to get into the discrete GPU game soon. Late last month, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirmed that the company would announce more details about the Lovelace GPU architecture at its GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2022 in September. The GTC 2022 event will run from Sept. 19-22, with Huang's keynote set for Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. PT. Alongside more details about the RTX 40-series GPUs, the company will also use the event to share its plans for artificial intelligence, the metaverse and 3D graphics in gaming.
Lenovo is one of the biggest consumer technology brands in the world, selling everything from PCs to smartphones and smart TVs to wearables. The company also recently launched a new pair of smart glasses called T1 with a built-in virtual monitor that will let users stream videos or play games when connected to a mobile phone. Earlier this year, the company also announced its latest virtual reality headset, the Legion VR 700. Lenovo, of course, is not new to the VR game, having launched VR devices like the Mirage Solo in 2018.
The latest leaked image of NVIDIA's RTX 40-series cards comes from prolific tipster @wxnod. Despite strategic pixelation, the photo seems to reveal an RTX 4090 graphics card under the Lenovo Legion branding. Legion is Lenovo's gaming sub-brand that currently includes gaming PCs, smartphones and accessories.
The RTX 4090 Will Be A Massive Card
The image seems to show off a rather large quad-slot card, which is in line with previous leaks. Visible elements include three fans, and it appears to be powered by a single 12-pin connector. Another image posted by the tipster seems to show off the massive GPU heatsink that looks like it includes at least 13 copper pipes for heat dissipation.
The only discrete GPUs sold by Lenovo until now have been modified NVIDIA and AMD cards in its pre-built desktops. However, suppose the latest leak is anything to go by. In that case, the company could be getting into the standalone GPU game that could see it compete against the likes of EVGA, ASUS and others in what should be a treat for gamers and DIY enthusiasts. The entry of a new player in the market should not only improve the availability of new cards but could also keep prices in check. All things considered, much will depend on how Lenovo plans to go about it in the coming weeks.