Why is there a CPU and GPU shortage?

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Why is there a CPU and GPU shortage?

The current chip shortage is the result of a perfect storm of huge demand and limited supply. The unprecedented desire for at-home entertainment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen stock issues for the latest games consoles and graphics cards which have lasted far beyond the usual launch window rush.

Is AMD affected by the chip shortage?

Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com. LISBON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Chip designer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD. O) has been able to skirt most of the problems linked with the global chip supply shortage by forecasting demand years in advance, a top executive said on Tuesday.

Is there still a shortage of graphics cards?

No more so than the perhaps most deep-seated, unwavering, and ongoing silicon shortage, namely affecting the graphics card market, that has thus far continued through 2020 and into 2021. There are multitude of reasons for this ongoing shortage.

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How long will Automobile shortage last?

Chip shortage recovery may not happen until 2023, auto industry forecast says. Automakers and car shoppers may not see any sort of relief until the second half of 2022 before supplies recover in 2023. Automakers can’t build as many cars as they want — or need.

Is it true that Nvidia and AMD cards can’t work together?

I’m not sure what you mean, because Nvidia is definitely compatible with AMD. Unless you mean SLI and/or Crossfire. Nvidia and AMD cards can’t work together because each company has made their own interface to make cards work together, however, the technology isn’t compatible with the other company’s cards.

Why won’t my Nvidia miner work with my AMD card?

Install the Nvidia drivers, for your card. Reboot. Also, be sure to run two different miners, and ensure that one of them has only the AMD cards enabled, and the other has only the Nvidia cards enabled. The use of Claymore’s Nvidia+AMD miner didn’t seem to work out. As it’s one program, calling on both different cards/drivers.

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Should you buy NVIDIA or AMD Lithium-Ion graphics cards?

Nvidia wins at the top and bottom of the price and performance spectrum, while AMD edges out Nvidia in the mainstream sector. The real concern here is that Nvidia still gets the win even while using GPUs built using previous-generation lithography.

How do I enable Nvidia drivers on my AMD GPU?

Ensure that it’s in the first PCIE lane, and it’s the one used to power your display. Install the Nvidia drivers, for your card. Reboot. Also, be sure to run two different miners, and ensure that one of them has only the AMD cards enabled, and the other has only the Nvidia cards enabled.