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NVIDIA Shifts to Boot42 Register for Next-Gen Rubin GPUs in Linux Drivers

NVIDIA has started preparing for its next-generation Rubin GPU architecture by transitioning from the long-standing Boot0 register to a new Boot42 identification system. The shift appears in newly submitted open-source Nova driver patches that simplify detection logic for future GPUs. This early groundwork suggests NVIDIA’s Linux team is getting ready for Rubin’s anticipated 2026 production timeline.

Early Signals of NVIDIA’s Next Architecture Shift

NVIDIA appears to be laying the groundwork for its next-generation GPU architecture sooner than many expected. According to recent open-source driver patches, the company has begun transitioning from its longstanding Boot0 identification system to a new Boot42 register for future graphics processors.

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Classic 1998 Shooter ‘Unreal’ Gets Stunning RTX Remix Transformation

A dedicated modder has transformed the 1998 first-person shooter Unreal with full ray tracing and physically-based rendering. The UnrealRTX mod delivers stunning visual enhancements to the entire single-player campaign using NVIDIA’s RTX Remix technology.

NVIDIA RTX Remix Breathes New Life into Classic FPS

A comprehensive visual overhaul of the iconic 1998 first-person shooter Unreal has been released, sources indicate. The UnrealRTX mod, developed by creator mstewart401 and uploaded to ModDB, leverages NVIDIA’s RTX Remix platform to completely transform the game’s graphics with cutting-edge rendering technologies.