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Only press who previewed the RTX 5060 under Nvidia’s test conditions are getting review drivers, reports claim
- Nvidia is reportedly only providing review drivers for the RTX 5060 to press outlets that conducted previews under strict conditions set by Nvidia.
- The mandated test conditions include using specific games for benchmarking like Doom: The Dark Ages, Cyberpunk 2077, and others, as well as focusing on DLSS 4's Multi Frame Generation performance.
- Nvidia spokesperson mentioned collaborating with selected media for previews but did not comment on the review driver situation.
- Some previews reflected criticism of RTX 5060's 8GB VRAM limit, limited game selection, and biased performance comparison against older GPUs without DLSS frame gen support.
- There are claims that Nvidia traded earlier review drivers for compliant previews, potentially influencing the initial wave of RTX 5060 reviews.
- Reports suggest Nvidia exerting pressure on tech YouTubers like Gamers Nexus to focus more on DLSS and MFG performance testing under threat of cutting off interview access.
- While companies may choose who receives exclusive access for coverage, demanding editorial jurisdiction over the evaluation process raises ethical concerns.
- Critics argue that Nvidia's alleged manipulation of reviews and editorial control could harm the reputation and perception of the RTX 5060.
- The situation has sparked discussions about the ethics of manufacturer influence in tech media reviews and the importance of maintaining independent evaluation processes.
- Nvidia's actions have raised questions about the balance between manufacturer interests and journalistic integrity in product reviews within the tech industry.
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