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Hoping for new desktop CPUs from Intel this year? I hate to break it to you, but it still very much sounds like they won’t arrive until 2026 with Nova Lake
One of Intel’s interim co-CEOs has dropped some clues about what kind of CPUs we’re getting in the near future.
Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5080: most places are sold out, but there's still hope!
Upgrade your PC with Nvidia's latest GPU - here are the best places to find the RTX 5080 in stock.
Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5090: these are the retailers I'd check
The Nvidia RTX 5090 is an absolute powerhouse of a GPU, and it's unsurprisingly going to be in high demand. Here's where we recommend you look for one.
I saw Nvidia's new DLSS 4 in action on the RTX 5090 and it's a true game changer – here's why
I've been critical of Nvidia in the past, but DLSS 4 has left me pleasantly surprised - and could be a strong factor for acceptable performance in future PC ports.
Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPU launch was frustrating and chaotic, leaving many PC gamers disappointed – exactly as the rumors predicted
Did you just buy an RTX 5090 or 5080? If so, you were one of the very lucky few, as Nvidia’s launch offered a vanishingly thin level of GPU supply.
Nvidia's RTX 5080 has dethroned AMD's RX 7900 XTX at the same price – but good luck finding one
Nvidia's RTX 5080 defeats AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX in several games at the same price, but with scalpers involved, it could be a struggle to attain the new GPU.
Watch out Nvidia, a Linux leak revealing three new Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs may challenge the RTX 5000 series
Nvidia's RTX 5000 series could see some competition as a Linux leak may have revealed three new Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs.
RX 9070 GPU could theoretically be an RTX 5070 killer, I’m just worried that AMD may not go for Nvidia’s throat with pricing
AMD’s RX 9070 XT could outgun Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti easily, and come within 10% of the RTX 5080 GPU, if fresh rumors prove correct.
