NVIDIA is reportedly preparing its Chinese board partners for a possible suspension of RTX 5090D GPU supplies to China. According to sources from Benchlife and Chiphell, NVIDIA has issued a notice to its Add-in-Card (AIC) partners regarding the potential halt of GB202-based GPUs, specifically the RTX 5090D. While no embargo has been officially confirmed, the notice suggests that such a move remains a possibility. Earlier this week, NVIDIA faced restrictions on supplying H20 GPUs to China, prompting CEO Jensen Huang to visit the country to reaffirm the company’s commitment to Chinese businesses. The notice to AICs caused confusion among partners, leading some distributors to temporarily pause sales of RTX 5090D cards. This precautionary measure stems from the already low inventory levels of the RTX 5090D and concerns about selling remaining stock before any potential ban takes effect. NVIDIA emphasized that the suspension does not imply a sales ban or embargo but urged partners to avoid speculation until an official announcement is made. Some industry insiders speculate that AICs and distributors may be holding onto remaining stock to sell at higher prices in the future. Cooling module manufacturers involved in RTX 5090D production have also received notices to suspend orders and reduce shipment priorities. The suspension primarily affects the gaming community, as the RTX 5090D offers gaming performance tailored for the Chinese market but includes AI acceleration restrictions. Reports indicate that some RTX 5090D cards with blower-type coolers are being produced for AI servers, raising concerns that this development could attract U.S. government scrutiny. — new from VideoCardz.com