Intel Arc B580 Battlemage GPU Ships Early to Gamer

It seems the launch of Intel's Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU has hit a snag, with at least one retailer shipping the Sparkle TITAN OC variant ahead of the official December 13th release date. Sparkle has announced five different Arc B580/B570 cards, two of which are slated for release this week. The company has opted for its signature blue color scheme, a bold choice for a GPU design. One Reddit user, "tzawad," appears to have received their Sparkle TITAN OC B580 early, shipped from a retailer in Poland. While exciting for the gamer, the lack of available drivers poses a significant hurdle. This early shipment provides the first close-up look at the Sparkle card, which includes features like a unique VGA support stand and a "B" embossing on the backplate for "Battlemage." The premature shipment may have been due to a retailer error, possibly confusing the A580 with the B580. Another Reddit user, " Wirehead-be ," also reported receiving an ASR…