If you haven't heard, Intel's graphics cards are actually good.However, the veracity of that reality strongly depends on your system's CPU. If you're rocking an older-gen chip, chances are you might be significantly less impressed with a new Arc GPU's performance. Fortunately, Intel has finally acknowledged this issue...Read more...
On paper, it's hard to quibble with NVIDIA's pricing on its newly minted GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (see our review), even with much of the uplift over last-gen coming from DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation. The 16GB model at a $429 MSRP is actually $70 less than the launch price of the previous...Read more...
First things firstif you haven't already done so, check out our GeForce RTX 5060 Ti review (with some really cool product photos by our illustrious Marco Chiappetta). We looked at two custom models, one from MSI and another from PNY, and put them through our gauntlet of benchmarks. Then, should you...Read more...
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: MSRP $429 The new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti brings NVIDIA's latest Blackwell GPU architecture down below $500, to target mainstream 1440p gamers, with peak performance realized in advanced AI rendering techniques like DLSS4 with multi-frame generation. Blackwell...Read more...
A new wave of GPUs is upon us, and this time it's the more affordable NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 family of products. One GPU in particular has caught our attention with its small, form-fitting size that may make small form factor (SFF) PC enthusiasts happy. The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060...Read more...
Blackwell-based GeForce GPUshave finally arrived for us mere mortals. Indeed, NVIDIA is officially announcing the GeForce RTX 5060 and its titanium (Ti) sibling today, with availability for some partner graphics cards starting as soon as tomorrow. The GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8GB of VRAM, while...Read more...
More mainstream graphics card options are coming for gamers in need of a more affordable upgrade path to the newest generation GPU architectures. We saw this today with the official unveiling of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 cards, and AMD is expected to counter with its Radeon...Read more...
Nintendo's successor to its unbelievably-popular Switch console is simply known as the Nintendo Switch 2. If you're in a hurry, here are the most important facts about the new system: it launches on June 5th, and the latest information still says $449.99 for the console with Joy-cons and dock, or $499...Read more...
We were roundly impressed when AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series managed credible competition against NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 seriesespecially when compared dollar-for-dollar, where the unicorn-priced $549 RX 9070 XT nips at the mythical $999 RTX 5080s heels. Can AMD do it again with the Radeon RX 9060 series?...Read more...
Graphics cards are the most important and exciting part of a gaming PC. They're also the most expensive and getting even pricier, as gamers are quickly finding out. NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 is at the forefront of this discovery, as a buyer on Reddit recently experienced.
User big_boss_707 preordered an...Read more...
NVIDIA has not yet officially announced a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or non-Ti model (which were reportedly delayed from a supposed March release), but if a growing mountain of leaks is any indication, the 5060 series is coming and will be here soon. The latest leak comes from a source that is somewhat off the beaten pathFurMark's database, where Read more...
It used to be pretty commonplace, once upon a time; we could flash a different or modified firmware to our graphics cards in search of higher performance than was possible with the stock code. GPU companies started encrypting their firmware, though, and that mostly put the kibosh on that. Not...Read more...
Maingear has once again retooled its sleek and well-crafted MG-1 desktop gaming PC lineup (see our review of a 2023 MG-1 config to see just how well put together these boutique machines are), this time with the latest generation CPU hardware from AMD and Intel, alongside NVIDIA's Blackwell-based...Read more...
In case you missed it, Dell unveiled some beastly upgrades to its Alienware lineup back at the Consumer Electronics Show, including a new QD-OLED monitor, refreshed desktop configurations, and the return of its Area-51 gaming laptop lineup. As it applies to the latter, both the Alienware 18 Area-51 and...Read more...
Perhaps at one point NVIDIA may have considered equipping its GeForce RTX 5080 with 24GB of VRAM. More than likely, however, MSI's repeated reference to the non-existent SKU is a recurring typo. If so, it raises the question as to why MSI keeps making the same mistake, with the latest reference to 24GB spotted...Read more...
The leaks and rumor scene is beginning to paint a more fuller picture of NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, the launch of which is reportedly delayed until the middle of next month. It's one of two mainstream RTX 5060 series cards are expected in the coming weeks, and one three SKUs...Read more...
Look, we're all familiar with the sorry state of current-generation GPUs, in terms of availability and partner pricing. We'll try our best to refrain from beating that dead horse. Instead, let's discuss the inevitable launch of more mainstream SKUs that are in the pipeline, which in theory, should offer...Read more...
Gaming graphics have been on a constant improvement trajectory since the early days, with new technologies leveling up the experience. Ray tracing has been one such focus that brings gorgeous lighting, better shadows, and more realistic game worlds to the forefront of gaming. Not without hurdles, the...Read more...
We made the trek out to HP Amplify this week (as well as NVIDIA's GTC conference), and while there, we got to to go hands-on with a beastly laptop configuration that is available to preorder. It's the HP Omen Max 16, and as configured it pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor based on Arrow Lake-HX with a...Read more...
Update: 3/13/25, 4:48PM ET - The retail listing noted in this story has been since removed and taken down.
The graphics card launches in 2025 have thus far been a roller coaster ride, with pricing and availability issues across the board. The next likely actor to enter the stage of this drama will be...Read more...
The overall GPU market for gamers is in a bit of a sorry state at the moment, with demand far outpacing supply (unless you're shopping prebuilts) and high partner pricing (let along greedy scalpers) plaguing product launches. We're not here to beat that dead horse, thougheveryone knows the situation by now...Read more...
By many accounts, AMD's much-anticipated retail launch of its Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 went a little more smoothly compared to NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series, in terms of day-one availability. Even so, the first wave of cards still sold out rather quickly, especially for folks not close to a...Read more...