Just as gamers are getting comfortable with the new GeForce RTX 50-series, a new report suggests Nvidia might already be preparing a Super refresh for the holiday season. The rumour points to a pre-Christmas 2025 launch for a trio of Super cards, with the main focus being an increase in …
Read More »Samsung reportedly rejected joint-foundry proposal from Nvidia in 2018
Back in 2018, Nvidia underwent a big shift towards AI, a bet that has massively paid off in recent years, cementing the company's position at the top of the tech industry. As it turns out, Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, may have wanted to bring Samsung along for the ride with a series of rejected proposals.
Read More »Razer introduces the Core X V2 eGPU chassis and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity hub
Razer is updating its external GPU enclosure line for the next generation of connectivity with the announcement of the Core X V2. This new chassis is the company's first to feature the Thunderbolt 5 standard, but it comes with some major changes that may surprise those who know the original …
Read More »NVIDIA RTX Features Explained – DLSS, Frame Gen, Reflex & More
We explain the details behind a whole bunch of PC features, including DLSS, Frame Gen and more
Read More »Nvidia preview driver brings Smooth Motion frame-gen to RTX 40 GPUs
Nvidia has dropped the first preview driver from its new 590 branch, and while it's officially aimed at developers, it contains a feature that gamers have been eagerly awaiting. Buried within this preview release is the first implementation of Smooth Motion, the company's answer to AMD's driver-level Fluid Motion Frames …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE benchmarks show strong 1440p performance
While AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE was officially launched back in May as a China-exclusive card, we've been left wondering how this cut-down GPU performs. Now, thanks to the team at ComputerBase, who managed to import a Sapphire Pulse model, we have our answer. The verdict? It's a sound 1440p …
Read More »MSI Afterburner beta introduces Radeon RX 9000 series support
MSI Afterburner has forgone support for AMD's most recent Radeon RX 9000 series graphics cards, in large part due to the fact that MSI does not make any. Now, the developer behind Afterburner is correcting this with a new beta update, which brings support for RDNA 4 graphics cards. The …
Read More »Nvidia may soon drop driver support for GTX 700, 900 and 10 series graphics cards
Nvidia has confirmed a significant shift in its driver support strategy, announcing that the upcoming major driver branch (version 580) will be the final release to support three of its older GPU architectures: Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta. This move will impact a range of popular GeForce and professional products that …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 50 Super GPUs rumoured
While Nvidia has not yet made any official announcements, the rumour mill is spinning, with recent reports indicating that the RTX 50 Super series is on the way and will feature upgraded VRAM and a higher TDP. The latest intel from kopite7kimi points to the RTX 5070 Super utilising the …
Read More »Nvidia introduces the RTX 5050 GPU for desktops and laptops
Nvidia has officially revealed the GeForce RTX 5050, a new mid-range gaming GPU for desktop and laptop platforms. The desktop version will start at $249, with laptops featuring the RTX 5050 expected to begin at approximately $999. Both variants are slated for availability in the second half of July 2025. …
Read More »Unreal Engine 5.6 can improve performance by up to 35%
Epic Games has delivered a significant performance uplift with the recent release of Unreal Engine 5.6. Comparing the Scans Factory Paris tech demo side-by-side on an RTX 5080 in Unreal Engine 5.6 and version 5.4, we can see the framerate improving by up 35% in some scenes, and that's with Hardware Lumen enabled.
Read More »AMD’s next generation GPU will reportedly support HDMI 2.2
New reports suggest that AMD's upcoming generation of graphics cards (likely named RDNA 5) will embrace the newer HDMI 2.2 standard. However, don't expect a full doubling of bandwidth right out of the gate. Reports indicate these next-gen GPUs will support HDMI 2.2 speeds of up to 80 Gbit/s, a …
Read More »AMD launches Ryzen 9000 Threadripper CPUs and Radeon AI Pro 9000 GPU
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series and the Radeon AI Pro 9000 GPU series. These launches address a broad spectrum of use cases, from AI acceleration to professional applications. As seen on the slides shared by TechPowerUp, the new Threadripper 9000 series leverages the Zen 5 CPU architecture, …
Read More »New Nvidia driver optimises for DOOM Path Tracing, FBC: Firebreak and more
The latest GeForce Game Ready driver has dropped. The new driver delivers a ton of fixes for various games, and adds day-one optimisations for Remedy's new game, FBC: Firebreak. The driver also adds support for the new Path Tracing update for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Today, FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment’s …
Read More »Driver hints at Intel’s long-rumoured ‘high end’ Arc Battlemage GPU
Official MESA drivers have provided new evidence regarding Intel's unconfirmed higher-end Battlemage GPU. Previously listed under generic “Intel Graphics” IDs, four of these entries have now been associated with BGM-G31. This update, an official release from Intel developers, confirms the existence of the BGM-G31, a GPU that has been the …
Read More »RX 9060 XT Roundup: ASRock, PowerColor and Sapphire Tested!
We put three 9060 XT 16GB partner cards through their paces today
Read More »Intel has discontinued laptop and desktop versions of Arc A750
Intel has initiated the end-of-life process for its Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card, with the company ceasing orders for the reference design from June 27th. Another unspecified version of this card will also reach its end-of-life on June 30th. This move, brought to our attention by @momomo_us, was communicated through …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5050 desktop GPU might feature GDDR6 memory after all
Last week, reports claimed that the unannounced RTX 5050 desktop graphics card may use GDDR7 memory, potentially due to high market demand for GDDR6 memory modules. Now, the rumours have reversed course, with claims that board partners are using GDDR6 memory for upcoming RTX 5050 graphics cards. A new report …
Read More »Nvidia leads Q1 2025 GPU AIB market share with over 90%
Nvidia has achieved an unprecedented level of dominance in the add-in board (AIB) GPU market, capturing a staggering 92% share in the first quarter of 2025. According to the latest figures from Jon Peddie Research (via Wccftech), this represents a significant 8.5 percentage point increase for team green over their …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5050 rumoured for July launch
Just as the dust begins to settle from the recent launches of the GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 and Radeon RX 9060 XT series graphics cards, it appears Nvidia is already preparing its next launch. The long-rumoured GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics card is now anticipated to debut as soon …
Read More »Intel Nova Lake-S CPUs may use both Xe3 and Xe4 graphics architectures
A new report from a typically reliable Intel hardware leaker suggests that Intel's forthcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors, slated for an early 2026 arrival, will feature a blend of integrated graphics architectures. While the inclusion of Xe3 integrated graphics for Nova Lake-S has been a long-standing rumour, a new rumour …
Read More »Sapphire unveils Nitro+, Pure and Pulse RX 9060 XT graphics cards
It is AMD launch day, with the new RX 9060 XT graphics cards hitting the market. Sapphire is ready to go with three custom-cooled RX 9060 XT graphics cards, - a Nitro+ model, a Pure model and a Pulse model.
Read More »AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB Review ft. ASUS
AMD's RX 9060 XT is here, offering 16GB VRAM for just £315 MSRP. Find out what makes it a good buy
Read More »Early RX 9060 XT overclocking benchmarks spotted
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT has reportedly become available early through unofficial channels. Redditor “uesato_hinata” shared images and screenshots of the card running with a modified driver. Initial findings regarding the card's overclocking capabilities suggest that users won't be able to increase the VRAM speed, as the Reddit user …
Read More »Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 beats the RTX 5090 in gaming
Overclocking specialist and TechTuber Roman ‘der8auer' Hartung has demonstrated that Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell workstation graphics card, priced at around £8,000, can outperform consumer-grade GPUs in gaming, even without a Game Ready Driver. Getting one of these graphics cards isn't easy, especially considering its price. However, der8auer was able …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT benchmark shows 25% performance uplift over RX 7600 XT
Just ahead of its launch, AMD's mid-range Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card, specifically the 16GB variant, has appeared in Geekbench benchmarks. While Geekbench is a synthetic benchmark and not a direct indicator of real-world gaming performance, it can offer an early glimpse into compute capabilities. Based on the Geekbench …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5050 Laptop GPU specifications leak
Acer has provided the first glimpse into the specifications for Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU. While details remain limited to the mobile variant (with no news on a potential desktop version yet), Acer has confirmed the clock speeds and Total Graphics Power (TGP) configurations for the entry-level Blackwell …
Read More »Intel Arc B770 may still come out this year
Despite previous hints from Intel's social media sparking speculation that a higher-end Battlemage GPU might be unveiled at Computex 2025, the recent event concluded without any new gaming-focused Battlemage graphics card announcements. Instead, Intel showcased new Arc Pro series cards, leaving gamers waiting for something for themselves. Intel didn't announce …
Read More »Computex 2025: Palit’s all-metal RTX 5090, AI mini PC and more
At Computex this week, Leo checked out Palit's prototype all-metal RTX 5090 graphics card, the Pandora mini PC based on the Nvidia Jetson Orin NX Super, and a whole host of GPU cooler designs. Timestamps: 00:10 start 00:29 RTX 5090 Tornado 01:10 Gamerock Diamond Edition 01:30 Palit walls of Cards …
Read More »Acer expands Nitro graphics card portfolio with new Radeon RX 9060 XT cards
Acer is expanding its graphics card selection, catering to gamers and creators looking to upgrade their DIY PC setups. The company is introducing new Acer Nitro Intel Arc A and B Series GPUs, alongside powerful Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC graphics cards. All new Nitro graphics cards feature …
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