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I'm getting PS4 flashbacks - Nvidia's RTX 5090 FE reportedly uses 600W of power and "sounds like a jet engine"
By Isaiah Williams published
I can't say I'm surprised, but the RTX 5090 could be set to take a massive chunk out of your electrical bill.
Rumor has it AMD’s feeling the heat from Nvidia’s RTX 5000 GPU launch prices – but a decision on RX 9070 pricing must be made soon
By Darren Allan published
Bewildered by all the RX 9070 GPU price rumors? I know I am, and AMD needs to cut through the confusion sooner rather than later.
If you still own an RTX 3000 series GPU, you might be in luck - Nvidia could bring Frame Generation to your old hardware
By Isaiah Williams published
We thought there was no chance for Nvidia's Frame Generation could make its way to older GPUs, but now it sounds far more possible than ever before.
Fresh Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 stock rumors again suggest that next-gen GPUs will not be easy to buy
By Darren Allan published
Latest rumors on RTX 5000 stock have me even more worried that it’ll be a frustrating scramble to buy these GPUs.
Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU could sell out fast – and I’m worried things might be even worse for the flagship RTX 5090
By Darren Allan published
Buying a next-gen Nvidia GPU could be a real lottery. Yes, it's the rumor we all didn't want to hear...
The end of the Nvidia RTX 4000 series is nigh – with the RTX 4070 expected to sell out in weeks
By Isaiah Williams published
Nvidia's RTX 5000 series GPUs are finally here, which could spell bad news for anyone hoping to buy a new RTX 4070 GPU.
Nvidia’s new next-gen GPU benchmarks cause concern among PC gamers, particularly with the RTX 5080 – but don’t panic yet
By Darren Allan published
Not convinced RTX 5000 is a winner? Folks worried about a reliance on ‘fake frames’ may not be that impressed with these fresh benchmarks.
Intel Arc B570 review
By John Loeffler published
The Intel Arc B570 is one of the best value buys in PC gaming, but it lives in the shadow of the more powerful B580.
AMD RX 9070 models spotted at retailers – all they need now is a price to sink Nvidia’s RTX 5070 GPUs
By Darren Allan published
The next-gen mid-range GPU showdown is almost upon us, and we should know soon enough how AMD pitches its RX 9070 cards.
Nvidia abandons the problematic 12VHPWR RTX 4080 power connector with a much longer one for the RTX 5080 FE according to leaked images
By Isaiah Williams published
Nvidia's made me happy with its DLSS 4 generosity and affordable RTX 5070 price, and that's rolled on with the new and improved RTX 5080 power adapter.
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