GPUs
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GPUs, or graphics cards, used to be something that only gamers cared about. Their popularity has since taken off as multi-purpose tools for cryptocurrency mining, large-number crunching for AI applications, and usefulness in data centers. The proliferation of GPUs in the tech world is incredible.
Intel Battlemage graphics cards: release date speculation, price, specs, and more
We've known about Intel's Battlemage graphics cards for a few years, but in 2024, details are starting to emerge about the release date, specs, and performance.
Best GPU deals: MSI, XFX, EVGA
No matter what sort of PC you're putting together, we've got the best GPU deals right here, along with a short guide to help you out.
5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy right now, but the space it occupies is heavily contested by other GPUs from AMD and Nvidia itself.
What is VSync, and why do you need it?
VSync is a useful tool for calibrating your monitor’s frame-by-frame performance, but is it a necessary feature? Here’s everything you need to know about it.
How 8GB VRAM GPUs could be made viable again
Microsoft just published a new patent, describing a technology that could drastically reduce the impact of ray tracing on GPU memory.
AMD is making the CPU more and more obsolete in gaming
AMD just shared a demo of Work Graphs with the additions of draw calls and mesh nodes, and the results are impressive.
Nvidia DLSS is amazing, but only if you use it the right way
DLSS is quickly become a cornerstone feature of modern PC games. Here's all of the ins and outs of Nvidia's AI-driven tech, and how to make the most use of it.
Meet Blackwell, Nvidia’s next-generation GPU architecture
The wait is over. Here's our first taste of Nvidia's next generation GPU architecture, named Blackwell.
AMD needs to fix this one problem with its next-gen GPUs
AMD's latest graphics cards have been a turning point for Team Red, but there's still one lingering issue that needs to be addressed in the next generation.
Prebuilt vs. custom PC: How to know which is right for you
Should you buy a prebuilt PC or a custom computer to put together yourself? We'll explore the pros and cons and help you decide.
Nvidia just made GeForce Now so much better
Nvidia has just boosted GeForce Now with variable refresh rates, and it'll even work on a Mac. That's not all -- you can finally try it out for cheap.
AMD’s GPUs had a bigger year in 2023 than you might realize
GPU shipments are on a steady rise, and one of the manufacturers is seeing much more significant gains than the other two.
The most common GPU problems and how to fix them
Every graphics card has problems some times, but do you know how to fix them? Here's a look at some of the most common GPU problems and how to set them right.
GPUs just broke a 25-year-old record
Projections suggest that the installed base of GPUs will approach nearly 5 billion units by the end of 2026.
Nvidia is the ‘GPU cartel,’ says former AMD Radeon manager
The former head of AMD graphics has come out with some strong words against Nvidia, calling the mammoth GPU company the GPU cartel.
AMD RX 7900 GRE review: the best AMD GPU this generation
AMD's RX 7900 GRE is a late-stage addition to the RDNA 3 lineup, but it might be the best graphics card we've seen out of Team Red this generation.
The RTX 4090 is past its prime, and that’s OK
The RTX 4090 has been the head honcho of GPUs for more than a year, and despite prices creeping down, it's not worth picking up the GPU right now.
How Intel could win the GPU war this year
Although dark clouds loom over the future of Intel's discrete GPUs, Arc Battlemage could end up being one of the best GPUs of the year.
The best CPU to pair with the RTX 4070 or 4070 Ti
If you have an RTX 4070 Ti or RTX 4070, you want to pair a strong CPU with either of them to get the best performance. Here are our top picks.
Using an RTX 3060? Here’s the GPU to upgrade to next
While the RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card in gaming PCs, we rounded up a list of GPUs that can take your gaming experience to the next level.
Apparently, ants can eat your GPU now
Ants are eating the thermal pads in GPUs, and this is far from the first time we've heard about the problem.
Why I’m feeling hopeful about Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs
Nvidia made some mistakes with the RTX 40-series, but its latest moves are making me hopeful.
CableMod’s adapters damaged up to $74K worth of Nvidia GPUs
CableMod adapters were meant to fix the issue of Nvidia GPUs melting, but unfortunately, they're now being recalled.
