Is the RTX 4080 really as bad value as it looks? We find out in our launch day review
Read More »RTX 4080 gaming benchmarks put it 19% ahead of the RTX 3090 Ti
The RTX 4080 launches this week and just ahead of reviews, a new batch of gaming benchmarks have leaked onto the web. Originating from a China, we now have benchmark results for a wide range of titles, including the likes of Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 5 and more. …
Read More »AMD reveals first RX 7900 XT game benchmarks
While AMD announced the RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT graphics cards earlier this month, we didn't get a ton of game benchmarks. Today, AMD has updated its press deck with new benchmarks, including the first in-game performance results for the upcoming RX 7900 XT.
Read More »AMD shares additional details on the RDNA 3 architecture
With the first AMD RDNA 3 products coming out in a month, AMD thought it was time to share more about the upcoming GPU architecture. That includes details about its chiplet design, physical structure, improved ray tracing and computing capabilities.
Read More »Nvidia’s Frame Generation technology seems to work alongside FSR 2 and XeSS
Up to this point, we assumed that Nvidia's Frame Generation technology would only work in conjunction with native resolutions or in conjunction with DLSS 3. However, recent findings suggest otherwise, as the frame generation tech also works with AMD FSR 2 and Intel XeSS. According to Igor'sLAB, Frame Generation can …
Read More »Nvidia ‘still investigating’ RTX 4090 12VHPWR adapter issues
It has been a few weeks since Nvidia revealed that it is investigating reports of dodgy 12VHPWR adapters shipping with RTX 4090 graphics cards. We've seen plenty of investigation into the matter from the tech press, but Nvidia itself has remained silent since the investigation began. That changed this week with Nvidia releasing a statement on the matter...
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti reportedly launching in January
Earlier this week, sources claimed that the cancelled RTX 4080 12GB SKU would return as the RTX 4070 Ti in early 2023. Now, an updated report gives us a date. Apparently, we can expect the new graphics card to launch at CES 2023, with availability also planned for January.
Read More »RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPUs are being sold as desktop graphics cards
We've recently seen quite a few cases of laptop GPUs being used for desktop graphics cards, particularly in China. Recently, an AIB partner known as Sheli took the mobile RTX 3070 Ti and began selling it as a desktop graphics card. The AliExpress listing (via VideoCardz) of the Sheli 51 …
Read More »Newer Nvidia drivers bring significant gaming performance boost to RTX 30 GPUs
A few weeks ago, Nvidia released a graphics driver that significantly improved DX12 gaming performance for RTX 30 series graphics cards. While preparing for upcoming reviews, we've been re-benchmarking on the latest drivers, and it brings to light an important note for upcoming RTX 4080 reviews. When reading reviews for …
Read More »RTX 4080 overclocking and gaming benchmarks emerge
The RTX 4080 is less than a week away from launch and sure enough, we are starting to see more benchmark leaks. Despite the considerable spec difference between the 4080 and 4090, some early gaming benchmarks show that the performance gap between the two GPUs might not be as large as anticipated in certain titles.
Read More »First Nvidia RTX 4080 benchmark scores arrive
We're just a week away from Nvidia launching the RTX 4080, and thanks to early samples floating around, we now have our first 3rd-party benchmark results to look at, including Geekbench and 3DMark scores, giving us a better view of how it compares to the RTX 4090 and previous-gen graphics …
Read More »Cancelled Nvidia RTX 4080 12GB will reportedly return as RTX 4070 Ti in January
A few weeks ago, Nvidia ‘unlaunched' the RTX 4080 12GB due to criticism around the performance gap between the 12GB version and the 16GB version. However, the GPU at the heart of that SKU will live on and will reportedly return as an RTX 4070 Ti early in 2023. This …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces multiple RTX 4080 graphics cards
With the RTX 4080 coming in just a few days, Gigabyte has announced its range of graphics cards. The lineup will be divided into three segments: the Aorus Xtreme Waterforce series for those looking for water-cooled solutions, the high-end Aorus Master series for best-in-class air cooling, and the Gaming, Eagle …
Read More »AMD’s new Raise the Game bundle packs The Callisto Protocol and Dead Island 2
AMD is back with another Raise the Game bundle. The RX 7900 series graphics cards will be launching soon, but RX 6000 series cards are still a good option and stock is more readily available. Now, if you plan on picking up an RX 6000 series graphics card, you will …
Read More »Talking RDNA 3 and RX 7900 XTX with Dominic and Leo!
Following on from AMD’s big reveal of the RDNA 3 architecture and the new 7000 series GPUs, Dominic sat down with Leo to go over the announcement with a fine tooth comb. They talk performance, pricing, product positioning and much more... will AMD really kick Nvidia’s ass?!
Read More »Asus reveals its Radeon RX 7900 TUF Gaming graphics cards
Asus was the first AMD AIB partner to share the design of its upcoming Radeon RX 7900 series graphics cards. For now, the company is only announcing TUF Gaming series cards, but we should see other designs in the future. Featuring a triple-slot design with three fans, a black shroud, …
Read More »New details about AMD Radeon RX 7900 series GPUs emerge
Last week AMD officially unveiled its RDNA 3 GPU architecture and the first graphics cards to utilise it – the RX 7900XTX and the RX 7900XT. While we got a good amount of information last week, there is still more for AMD to share, as shown by new reports. In …
Read More »Intel Arc GPU firmware updates are only possible on AMD and Intel-based systems
The process of updating the firmware of a graphics card isn't something that users do very often. Still, it's helpful to know the requirements when the situation arises. One such scenario is updating the Graphics System Controller firmware of Intel Arc cards, which is only possible if you have the …
Read More »Asus unveils white variants of Dual RTX 3060 8GB and RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X graphics cards
Just recently, Asus launched new RTX 3060 Dual models with GDDR6X memory in an all-black design. Now, these graphics cards will also be available in white. With the release of the new RTX 3060 Ti with GDDR6X memory and the 8GB version of the RTX 3060, Asus has decided to …
Read More »Galax RTX 4090 overclocked to 3.7GHz breaks world record
Recent leaks have shown that Galax is working on an RTX 4090 HOF edition graphics card. Now ahead of launch, this very graphics card has been used to break a world record, with overclocker 'OGS' pushing the GPU to 3.7GHz.
Read More »AMD teases FSR 3, launching in 2023
While the announcement of the RX 7000 series and new RDNA 3 architecture stole the show during AMD's presentation, the company also announced the latest updates to FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). FSR 3 is set to debut next year, while FSR 2.2 is the latest update for the existing algorithm, …
Read More »AMD RX 7900 XTX announced at $999, RX 7900 XT for $899
AMD has today announced its new RDNA 3 architecture and the Radeon RX 7000 series at an event in Las Vegas. Featuring the world's first chiplet-based gaming GPU, the company is launching two new graphics cards on December 13th - the RX 7900 XT at $899, alongside the flagship RX 7900 XTX at $999...
Read More »PowerColor starts teasing new Devil Radeon RX 7000 series cards
With AMD RDNA 3-based graphics cards right around the corner, AIB partners are already working on their own custom models. PowerColor is one such manufacturer, and proof of that can be found in a new teaser for an upcoming Devil-series graphics card. The picture posted on Twitter by PowerColor shows …
Read More »Asus debuts new Dual RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X graphics card
Following on from months of leaks and rumours, the first GDDR6X RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards are starting to arrive. This time around, Asus is launching a revamped Dual-series RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of GDDR6X memory. Similar to previous RTX 3060 Ti Dual series graphics cards, the new ones …
Read More »Acer Predator A380 graphics card spotted on Amazon
Acer isn't typically known for graphics cards, but with Intel entering the market, it looks like Acer will be jumping on as a board partner. New leaks suggest that Acer will be releasing two Arc graphics cards, a custom A770, and a blower-style A380. Spotted by @momomo_us on Amazon, the …
Read More »OBS Studio 28.1 introduces support for NVENC AV1 hardware encoding
With the release of the RTX 40 series, Nvidia introduced a new codec named NVENC AV1. As such, streaming software has to be updated to support the new encoder. OBS Studio has just introduced this with version 28.1, alongside other new features and fixes. Only RTX 4090 owners can take …
Read More »Leak claims to show new AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT reference card design
AMD is set to unveil the first RDNA 3 graphics cards later this week, but we may already have a sneak peek at what's to come. New pictures claim to show the new AMD reference design cooler for the RX 7900 XT.
Read More »Leaked images reveal Galax HOF Edition RTX 4090
The Galax HOF graphics cards are often one of the most popular high-end overclocking-oriented models, and they will be returning for the new RTX 40 generation. According to a new leak, Galax is currently preparing its RTX 4090 HOF edition. The team at Nordic Hardware were sent two images of …
Read More »ASUS RTX 4090 TUF Gaming OC Review
It's our latest RTX 4090, and we're checking out arguably the best-looking card yet
Read More »RTX 4090 adapter issues can be solved with redesign
If you've been paying attention to PC hardware news lately, then you likely know about the issues with Nvidia's 12VHPWR adapter for the RTX 4090. Some customers using these adapters have experienced major issues, seemingly due to poor construction of the adapter itself. There might be a fix though. Following …
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