The WAN Show - NVIDIA Launches the GTX Titan XP! - July 22nd 2016
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The WAN Show from July 22, 2016 centers on NVIDIA’s GTX Titan XP reveal and the broader context of GPU launches and PC hardware pricing at the time. The hosts introduce the main topics with a mix of enthusiasm and light banter, noting that the show would cover the GTX Titan X, the newly announced Titan XP, and the ongoing ship of other graphics cards including the GTX 1060. Early on the discussion touches on the technical naming quirk around Titan X Pascal, setting the stage for a broader debate about product naming, branding, and consumer understanding. The format includes live commentary on live demos, industry news, and occasional product teases as they move through the agenda. The tone remains irreverent yet informative, aiming to translate complex GPU details into accessible takeaways for enthusiasts and potential buyers. Across the first segment, Linus and team sketch the competitive landscape, forecasting how NVIDIA’s new flagship might affect pricing and available stock as gamers anticipate the Titan XP release. They also acknowledge production challenges and the realities of retail supply chains as they pivot to price and availability questions that would dominate the discussion for the next hours.
Topics · science_and_technology · hardware_reviews · tech_news · gamers_and_pc_builders
Questions answered
- What is the GTX Titan XP and how does it relate to the Titan X name?
- The Titan XP is NVIDIA's new high-end GPU announced during the WAN Show, and the hosts discuss that NVIDIA is continuing with Titan branding that has caused some consumer confusion when old and new generations share similar names.
- Why was the stream late and what complications did they face during the show?
- They encountered technical issues including software crashes, capture card problems, and a misbehaving Luke screen that disrupted the live stream, leading to multiple delays and apologies from the hosts.
- What were some of the other tech news items covered besides the Titan XP?
- The episode touched on Facebook's laser-based internet concept, the arrest of the Kickass Torrents operator, the sale of Dollar Shave Club to Unilever, Gorilla Glass 5, and various updates in tech and consumer electronics.
- How did the hosts evaluate the GTX 1060 relative to the RX 480 and other GPUs?
- They discussed price-to-performance tradeoffs, stock availability, and the challenge of comparing GPUs across regions and retailers, highlighting how pricing can be volatile and stock often scarce.