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Lenovo accidentally leaks Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 models in a desktop PC, suggesting these GPUs are close to release
Lenovo desktop PC has been spotted with RTX 5060 models, suggesting Nvidia might get these GPUs out ahead of AMD’s RX 9060 rivals.
AMD responds to reports of 9800X3D CPU issues
Updated More than 100 reports of dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips have spurred concerns, but it's not clear what the culprit is.
New tests cast a disappointing light on Nvidia’s RTX 5090 laptop GPU, suggesting that at today’s prices, RTX 5080 notebooks are a far better buy
On the hunt for a high-end gaming laptop? Nvidia’s RTX 5080 mobile GPU appears to be surprisingly close to the RTX 5090’s performance.
I've had it with the current GPU market - and the prices for AMD Radeon partner cards on Best Buy are why
The GPU market seems to be getting worse every day with inflated prices, and it doesn't look like it'll stop anytime soon.
Nvidia's new Game Ready Drivers appear to be so bad that game developers are warning gamers to stay away
Nvidia's recent Game Ready Drivers aren't just affecting system functionality, but they've also left game developers advising older versions.
The best graphics card 2025
Updated There's never been a better time to consider one of the best graphics cards from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel.
How we test graphics cards
Graphics cards require extensive testing to measure their performance. Here's how I test graphics cards for TechRadar's GPU reviews.
How to choose a graphics card
I've spent hundreds of hours testing GPUs, and I'm here to show you how to choose a graphics card for your PC.
