Nvidias RTX graphics cards are joined by an RTX keycap?

Date:
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:13:58 +0000

Description:
Ray-traced everything: Nvidia brings the magic of RTX to your keyboard.

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Nvidia has revealed a fresh creation in the form of an RTX keycap. A what-now? Let us explain

According to Team Green, this brings the magic of RTX technology to your keyboard, but its really just a keycap in brushed aluminum with the words RTX ON emblazoned on the top. It wont turn ray tracing on, but it will replace
one of the keys on your keyboard (the Escape key in Nvidias press images) and provide a talking point among your gaming friends.

You cant buy this keycap, mind it can only be won, and Nvidia explains that over the coming months (through spring and summer), GeForce fans should watch the companys social media feeds (that means Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for spot rewards and chances to win.

Nvidia enthuses: Well be looking for anyone who has a passion for games, graphics, and technology in our replies, and maybe well send you a DM rewarding you with your very own limited edition GeForce RTX keycap! (Image credit: Nvidia) Analysis: As pointless as a broken pencil? Well, yes but it looks nice

Ever heard of go-faster stripes (aka racing stripes, or thick lines) in the world of cars? Well, this is the keyboard equivalent of that it wont help your RTX GPU go any faster, but itll add a visual flourish to your PC to remind any onlookers that what theyre looking at is a capable and speedy gaming rig (well, hopefully, anyway).

As you can see in the image above, the keycap itself comes in a small presentation box, almost like a piece of jewellery such as a ring. Given the timing of this reveal Valentines Day weve got to wonder if Nvidia is
drawing some kind of subliminal connection here? Maybe not.

Also interesting on the timing front is that we very recently saw an Asus ROG Strix keycap in the shape of a three-fan RTX graphics card , so, maybe one
day therell be enough of these novelty keycaps out there to build an entire RTX keyboard (ahem). Find the best Nvidia GPU for you



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