Thiago Trevisan
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The delineation between console and PC gaming has slowly been merging over time, with similarities in hardware becoming more apparent. This translates to various titles that would typically be console exclusives becoming universal in their platform choice. Microsoft's CEO Nadella recently spoke to Bloomberg, and...
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Sim racing has gained a tremendous amount of popularity during the last several years, with retailers such as MicroCenter even having in-store displays of complete racing setups. Gear is often available from smaller, niche companies that cater to the demanding enthusiasts, with pricey components as a given.
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CES 2024 brought a lot of excitement with new product announcements, chief amongst them the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX Super GPUs. While chatter is always high on the specs and performance front, another important fact lingers in the minds of gamers: real-world pricing.
We are starting to see the real world pricing of...
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EK has been known for years as the company that does beautifully executed water cooling components for PC enthusiasts. The skill level needed has always been demanding for custom water cooling, leading many enthusiasts to opt for air or AIO liquid cooling instead.
As 2024 gets underway, EK has introduced its new...
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If you've been following the CES 2024 action with NVIDIA's latest GPU announcements, such as the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, you'll know how powerful these high-end GPUs can be. Powerful also translates to needing large air coolers to tame the heat of the needed power output. While the current GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has...
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With CES 2024 being in full swing, product launches are coming in at a blistering pace. Chief among the themes consistent across many brands is the inclusion of AI technology in new products (big surprise, right?). MSI is no exception, announcing a bevy of new laptops that range from content creation machines to some...
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If you're a mobile gamer and did not have much interest in the newest NVIDIA GeForce RTX Super lineup announced at CES 2024, there is still some novelty afoot in the laptop space. While it does not appear like we're getting any new mobile GeForce RTX GPUs, Gigabyte has refreshed it high-end gaming laptops with some AI...
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The age old debate between PC and console gamers as to which platform is superior may have some more information to add to the fire with an unexpected surprise. Visual Capitalist recently published an infographic depicting the last 50 years of video game revenue, including all potential platforms.
Starting in the...
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CES 2024 is an exciting time for a plethora of new product announcements, and expected to be chief among them this year are new graphics card options. While gamers are patiently awaiting the details of NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX Super GPUs, there is some commotion in the data center market as well.
NVIDIA has...
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If you've been anxiously waiting for the announcement of next generation gaming consoles, we've got something to keep your tummy full in the meantime. While there is still no firm news on Sony's eventual PlayStation 5 Pro or update to Microsoft's Xbox, there is a new item for your kitchen or game room snack...
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One of the most exciting prospects about playing games on the PC is how absolutely gorgeous the graphics can get. Cyberpunk 2077 is no stranger to having the latest technologies envelop its very core, such as when it debuted with ray tracing. The more recent path tracing updates have made the game an even more...
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With the new year upon us, gamers are highly anticipating several new GPU releases such as NVIDIA's GeForce RTX Super refresh slated to be coming soon (perhaps at CES next week). Keen not to ignore the entry-level offerings, there may also be new GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GPUs on the way to balance out the...
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As is with tradition with Intel CPUs, a varied and well-balanced lineup is afforded every new generation of products. Covering the gamut from casual users to enthusiast gamers, it is quite a number of use cases to satisfy. That's to say, more Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs are coming. To that end, a retail leak has unveiled...
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There is some *ahem* Super exciting news brewing in the GPU world. While some purportedly upcoming AMD GPUs such as the Radeon RX 7600 XT have recently broken cover, NVIDIA has an even bigger surprise in store for a CES unveil—a Super refresh of several GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. The upcoming cards have...
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While exciting news of upcoming game releases such as GTA 6 always get gamers hyped up, new GPU rumors have a similar effect (games and GPUs make great bedfellows, after all). To that end, AMD is not one to rest on its laurels, constantly nipping at the heels of its rival NVIDIA. While we await the release of the more...
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If you've just unwrapped a shiny new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics card this holiday season, there are a few important things that you should know. No, it's not that the rumored NVIDIA GeForce RTX Super refresh is right around the corner. This tidbit of information will also likely apply to those as well...
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NVIDIA's high-end GPUs, including the flagship GeForce RTX 4090, have impressed with class-leading gaming performance. Of course, there's a tradeoff for the leap in performance and capabilities versus previous generations, which manifests in a higher power draw and more portly cooling shrouds to keep temps at bay...
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When it comes to PC hardware, it is common knowledge that as technology advances, products quickly become obsolete. While enthusiasts always enjoy taking part in new advances, there is also a strong element of appreciation for longevity. If this longevity also continues to provide value and stellar performance over...
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Modern computing has brought with it tremendous advances in both performance and overall usability. As hardware and software become more closely integrated, services such as those offered by the cloud have become increasingly commonplace. Apple is perhaps one of the best examples of channeling of this vision with its...
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There is nothing like the intense gratification that one gets when defeating an uber hard boss battle in a video game. Some players may only need a couple of repeated attempts, while others may stumble through dozens of frustrating trials before finally claiming victory. This skill gap means that not every experience...
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NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 is currently the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. Class-leading power, however, often comes with some drawbacks. First, the GeForce RTX 4090's $1,599 MSRP is steep by any measure. Secondly, the GeForce RTX has a hefty 450W TDP, which has resulted in issues with its 12VHPWR...
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After a family of GPUs are released, some models stay the same without much ado for the lifetime of the product. Typically, higher-end models such as NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 will get special treatment with unique enthusiast versions. Lower-priced GPUs are also fair game, such as the GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX...
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