If the persistent rumours are anything to go by, Nvidia will imminently extend Pascal to its mid-range with the launch of a GTX 1060. This means that, on paper at least, the GTX 960 will be superseded, though there is yet no inclination as to the fate of the GTX …
Read More »Nvidia GTX 1060 benchmark results appear online
Right now current rumours are pointing towards Nvidia launching the GTX 1060 very soon. We have seen some leaked images, we've had a look at some leaked specifications and now some benchmark results have also appeared on the web, giving us an early idea of how this GPU performs. The …
Read More »Palit GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition Review
Today we take a look at another GTX 1080 card, the Palit GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition. This card features one of the highest boost clock speeds we have seen as well as the G-PANEL front panel which highlights system data. At £619.99 it also undercuts recent releases from MSI, …
Read More »GTX 1080 and 1070 Displayport not compatible with HTC Vive
If you want to run the HTC Vive on a GTX 1080 or 1070 graphics card, you better be planning to use the HDMI connection, as it looks like the optional mini-Displayport for the Vive just doesn't work with either card's respective connector. Nvidia said it was looking into the …
Read More »Nvidia’s Pascal Titan rumoured to launch in August
At this point, we have all had a good look at what Pascal can do following on from the launches of the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070. However, there is a more powerful Pascal card on the horizon- Nvidia's next Titan, which is currently rumoured to launch at Gamescom in …
Read More »Nvidia shows off the new GeForce Experience app
The GeForce Experience has been a part of Nvidia's software for some time now but this year it will be getting a big overhaul with a totally new UI and some changes under the hood, reducing the amount of memory the app uses and increasing the speed at which it …
Read More »AMD cops to RX 480 power issue
Although AMD's new RX 480 has reviewed well with most publications, a few issues have arisen in certain circumstances with some cards, namely, that the power can spike for seemingly no reason. AMD has now admitted the flaw and is said to be working on a fix. The flaw in …
Read More »MSI GTX 1080 Gaming X 8G RGB Review
In recent weeks we have analysed GTX 1080 partner cards from ASUS and GIGABYTE, and today we look at the Gaming X 8G model from MSI. This graphics card is supplied with a beautiful looking custom dual fan cooler and is overclocked out of the box. How does it hold …
Read More »More GTX 1060 information leaks out, specs posted online
The midrange GPU market is starting to look very interesting as not only has the RX 480 from AMD launched but now we are starting to hear quite a bit about Nvidia's GTX 1060. Last night rumours pointed towards a launch taking place next week with a retail date set …
Read More »The GTX 1060 rumoured to launch next week
AMD is taking the mid-range GPU market by storm with the RX 480 this week, which offers excellent performance for a $200 graphics card. However, AMD could end up with some competition quite soon as this week the first image of Nvidia's GTX 1060 appeared online and now, reports are …
Read More »The AMD RX 480 is now available in the UK
The reviews are now live and those of you who were waiting to grab AMD's RX 480 now know exactly what sort of performance you will be getting for the money. So when will these cards be available to buy? Well stock has already landed at retailers and Overclockers UK is kicking …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB Review
2016 has been a slow year for graphics cards and while Nvidia launched their high end GTX1070 and GTX1080 solutions – they are strictly for the gaming audience with deeper pockets. AMD have approached their first 2016 GPU launch differently, opting to release their RX 480 – a mid range …
Read More »First image of GTX 1060 appears online
AMD is set to launch the RX 480 very soon but it looks like Nvidia won't be too far behind with a mid-range offering of its own as the first image of the GTX 1060 has appeared online today, ahead of a launch rumoured to happen as soon as next …
Read More »AMD Vega hits milestone, not coming soon though
Although cards from AMD's new Polaris line up have yet to even hit store shelves, AMD is already looking to the future. Its next-generation graphics cards, currently codenamed Vega, have just hit a new milestone, according to senior VP and chief architect at AMD, Raja Koduri, but he did warn …
Read More »More RX 480 retailer listings show up before release date
Along with Newegg jumping the gun and listing the Visiontek RX 480 a week early, we've now got a number of other listings from other RX 480 manufacturers all appearing online. From Sapphire, to XFX, to PowerColor, we can learn a little bit more about each of them in the …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB version to cost $229
AMD's new RX 400-series graphics cards are on their way at the end of the month and while we already know quite a bit about the new range, we now know that there will be two versions of the RX 480, a 4GB model priced at $199 and an 8GB model …
Read More »Asus Republic Of Gamers Strix GTX 1070 Aura RGB OC
Today we take a look at the new Asus Republic Of Gamers Strix GTX 1070 – a custom, overclocked card featuring a triple fan cooling system and dedicated RGB lighting system. We tested its bigger brother – the ROG Strix GTX 1080 early June, so we have high hopes that …
Read More »MSI gives statement on ‘modified’ GTX 1080 press sample accusations
Last week, news hit the web that MSI and Asus had been sending out graphics cards to hardware reviewers featuring seemingly higher out of the box clock speeds than what was available at retail. We have already heard Asus's side of the story and now, MSI has also released a statement …
Read More »It looks like there might be a GTX1080M after all
Back at the start of this month sources began claiming that Nvidia may skip the GTX1080M this generation and bring a modified/lower TDP version of the desktop GTX 1080 to laptops right off the bat. Nvidia already proved it could put desktop graphics in a laptop with the GTX 980 …
Read More »Where is the best place to buy a GTX 1080 in the UK?
The GTX 10-series has been in the public eye for over a month and now both the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 can be found for purchase at many retailers. However, not every store can offer the same variety of partner cards, or secure the same amount of stock, so where is …
Read More »Asus speaks out on ‘modified’ GTX 1080 press sample accusations
Earlier this week, a fairly interesting article hit the web accusing both Asus and MSI of sending out modified GTX 1080s to the press, which would perform around 1% better than a typical retail card. The post came from a GPU reviewer by the name of Damien Triolet, who claimed …
Read More »Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 Gaming RGB Review
Today we take a look at the new Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 Gaming graphics card featuring a custom triple fan cooling system, out of the box enhanced clock speeds, improved power phase delivery alongside an RGB lighting system. This card is one of the higher end models available today and …
Read More »AMD confirms specifications for Polaris 10 and 11
We have known about the Radeon RX-series for a little while but we didn't know the full specifications for the upcoming Polaris chips until now. This week, AMD confirmed the specifications for Polaris 10 and Polaris 11, with both set to deliver up to 2.8 times performance per watt. Polaris …
Read More »AMD RX 480 and RX 470 benchmark results appear online
AMD may have revealed its Radeon RX line-up of Polaris GPUs this week but there are still quite a few questions left to be answered. Fortunately, while we all wait for reviews, some benchmark leaks have given us a rough idea of what performance to expect from the RX 480 …
Read More »AMD reveals full line of Radeon RX series GPUs
Today at E3, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, took to the stage at the PC Gaming Show to reveal the full line-up of upcoming Radeon RX graphics cards, using the Polaris architecture. The first GPU in the line, the RX 480, was first announced earlier this month, using the power of …
Read More »The Nvidia GTX 1070 will hit retail today
At this point, many of you will have read the reviews for the GTX 1070 and some of you may also be planning on picking one up. If you’re aiming to grab one on day one, then you will want to be quick as stock is expected to sell out …
Read More »Nvidia ditches ‘enthusiast key’, limits 3 or 4-way SLI to specific apps
Back when Nvidia first announced the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070, we began hearing reports that there would no longer be support for 3-way or 4-way SLI. However, once the review embargo lifted, we learned that Nvidia had plans to introduce an ‘enthusiast key' which would unlock the ability to …
Read More »Nvidia updates driver for Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst and GTX 1070
This week will see the launch of not just Mirror's Edge: Catalyst but also the GTX 1070, which hits retail on the 10th of June. In preparation for both of these launches, Nvidia has released its GeForce 368.39 WHQL driver, which brings support and optimizations for the new game and …
Read More »Asus Republic Of Gamers Strix GTX 1080 Aura RGB OC Review
On May 17th Nvidia released their Founders Edition GTX 1080 and today we follow up on the launch review by looking at the first custom partner card to hit our offices. The Asus ROG Strix GTX1080 is fully loaded, featuring the latest Direct CU III cooler, customisable RGB lighting and …
Read More »Nvidia said to skip GTX 1080M, will use desktop 1080 for notebooks
Earlier this week, reports began circulating suggesting that Nvidia may skip a high-end mobile graphics chip this year and just cut straight to implementing the desktop GTX 1080 into notebooks. Nvidia did something similar last year, when it successfully began putting desktop GTX 980 chips into gaming notebooks. The initial …
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