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Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel may fire the first shots in the next-gen GPU war

Intel's Arc Battlemage graphics cards might be closer to launch than we think, and Intel might release them at the perfect time to steal some sales.
RTX 4060 Ti sitting next to the RTX 4070.

GPU prices are back on the rise again

Just when we thought we were fully out of the woods when it comes to GPU prices, a new report tells us that things might be about to get worse.
The AMD RX 7900 graphics card on a pink background.

The sad reality of AMD’s next-gen GPUs comes into view

We finally have our first sign of AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card, and it appears to confirm some of the previous rumors.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

What is thermal throttling and how does it affect frame rates?

Thermal throttling is what happens if your PC gets too hot. It slows itself down to prevent permanent damage. Here's how you can prevent both.
RTX 4060 Ti sitting on a pink background.

You shouldn’t buy these Nvidia GPUs right now

Nvidia makes some excellent GPUs, but with the current state of the market, here are a few you should steer clear of.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel’s next-gen GPU might be right around the corner

We've seen leaks for Intel's Battlemage GPUs for over a year now, but some shipping documentation hints that a launch is right around the corner.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

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.
HP Omen 40L Gaming PC on a table connected to a monitor.

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.
Screenshot of full ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077.

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.
A demo of AMD GPU work graphs featuring in-game scenery including a castle and a town.

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.
Lies of P on the KTC G42P5.

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.
Nvidia introducing its Blackwell GPU architecture at GTC 2024.

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.
The RX 7800 XT graphics card with the ReSpec logo.

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.
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gaming PC sitting on a table.

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.
Playing games with GeForce Now on a laptop.

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 RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

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.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

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.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

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.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

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.
The AMD RX 7900 graphics card on a pink background.

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.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

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.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

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.
EVGA RTX 3060 sitting on a table.

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.
Nvidia GPU core.

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.
The RTX 4070 Super on a pink background.

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.
Melted 12VHPWR connector made by CableMod for the RTX 4090.

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.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Nvidia just fixed a major issue with its GPUs

Nvidia's latest driver is an unusual one, but it's one that many GPU owners might want to get as soon as possible.
RTX 3050 graphics card among PC accessories.

The best GPUs if you’re upgrading from a GTX 1650

The GTX 1650 has reached mythic status among budget PC gamers, but it's time for an upgrade. Here are three GPUs to keep on your short list.
The back of the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super graphics card.

The prices of some GPUs are rapidly dropping

Following a month packed with hardware launches, the prices of some key graphics cards are starting to rapidly drop.
Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

AMD has a lot to prove this year

AMD has recently launched several products and has big plans for the upcoming years, but there are deep cracks beneath that surface.
The RTX 4080 Super graphics card sitting on a pink background.

The RTX 4080 Super doesn’t move the needle — and it doesn’t need to

The RTX 4080 Super comes off disappointing with basically no performance jump over the base model, but this GPU is about way more than frame rate.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4080 Super review: the apology gamers deserve

Nvidia's new RTX 4080 Super doesn't do anything exciting, but it brings the scales of price and performance back into balance.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super just trounced AMD

Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super is new, but how does it compare to its old rival, the AMD RX 7900 XTX? Check out our in-depth tests of both cards.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel may be throwing away an important opportunity

A new Intel Arc Battlemage leak tells us that these next-gen GPUs may never come to laptops.