Vince Lucido, known in the hardware community as KINGPIN, is returning to extreme overclocking with a new YouTube channel. His return is significant to enthusiasts as he brings decades of world-record experience to a field that has seen fewer high-profile figures recently. Lucido confirmed he is free from previous contractual limitations with PNY, allowing him to work with new partners without restriction.
Vince Lucido breaks PNY contract to launch new extreme overclocking content
ASUS has been in contact with Lucido and is involved in his new project, marking a shift in their engagement with the overclocking community. Lucido stated that he has hardware from ASUS and Corsair for this new venture, though he did not specify the exact nature of the collaboration. The partnership indicates that ASUS aims to re-engage with elite overclockers who push hardware to its absolute limits.
The specifics of the new ASUS project are not yet disclosed, leaving the community to speculate about what might come next. Lucido said he does not want to set expectations yet, but confirmed that he will discuss this part of his return on the new channel. If I were to guess, this might be related to some special extreme overclocking component support for ASUS hardware, given their history with the KINGPIN brand.
Lucido acknowledged the role ASUS played in his return, stating, 'If it wasn't for them continually reaching out to me, doubt I'd even be making this video right now.' This quote highlights the direct influence the manufacturer had on his decision to restart content creation. No specific product, such as a GPU or motherboard, has been confirmed yet, but the involvement of a top-tier overclocker signals serious intent from the manufacturer.
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