Nvidia has unveiled its latest next-gen gaming graphics card 'GeForce GTX 1080'. Priced at $699 USD for its Founder Edition, the hardware is based on the FinFET architecture, which gives a huge boost in transistor density and massive performance per watt improvement.
According to GeForce, its new flagship card is the most advanced GPU ever created that provides unprecedented performance, power efficiency, and gaming experience. The creators called the latest product an ultimate gaming platform, delivering the most competitive graphics performance to gamers across the world in the latest AAA titles.
Tom's Hardware reported that despite the developers' claims of unbeatable performance, there have been reports of compatibility issues between the HTC Vive and Nvidia's Pascal-based graphics cards. However, Nvidia stated that a solution is coming soon and they have configured some other drawbacks in the device.
On July 11, Nvidia's Senior PR Manager, Brian Del Rizzo told Tom's Hardware, about the issue, saying that they are aware of the problem and already have a solution in the works. Rizzo added that the latest driver will solve the Boost clock issue as well as the Display Port to Vive incompatibility.
Earlier this month, Nvidia rolled out GeForce Game Ready Driver 368.69 during the preparation for the upcoming Codemasters' Dirt Rally VR update. Although the driver is meant to prepare gaming systems for a VR game, the update enables the capability of the GTX 1080 to put its remarkable boost clock to work. The company tested the driver to see if the Vive display port issue was corrected, but they had no reason to scrutinise boost clocks at the time.