Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs Hit a Heat Wave

Nvidia’s eagerly awaited Blackwell AI chips are turning up the heat, causing server rack overheating issues for setups with up to 72 GPUs and 120kW power draws. Initially slated for Q2 2024, delays have pushed shipping to late January 2025. Major players like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are on edge as Nvidia works feverishly with suppliers to redesign racks and tame the thermal beast. Despite the setbacks, Nvidia remains optimistic, proving that even tech giants can get a little hot under the collar.