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An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Forget the 4090, Nvidia’s RTX 4060 could be the GPU for the rest of us

If the prices of the RTX 4090 and the RTX 4080 are too steep, it seems that the RTX 4060 might turn out to be a good deal.
A melted RTX 4090 connector.

Not even Nvidia’s 4090 Founders Edition is safe from melting

It's official -- Nvidia's own Founders Edition graphics cards aren't safe from the RTX 4090 melting problem.
A man playing games on the computer, wearing a headset.

This new AMD feature can boost your games with one click

AMD's upcoming Hypr-RX seems like an easy solution foe optimized gaming on a Radeon graphics card.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 lays on a pink surface.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 vs. RTX 4080: Nvidia’s best GPUs, compared

How does Nvidia's RTX 4090 compare to the RTX 4080? We'll take a look at them both and help you pick.
The RX 7900 XTX.

The idea for AMD’s next-gen GPUs all started on a napkin

AMD experts talked about the creation of the upcoming Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The GPU lineup had very small beginnings.
RTX 4090.

We may know the cause of the RTX 4090’s melting connectors

The investigation into RTX 4090 melting issues continues, and we may finally have a clue about what's going on.
Four RTX 40-series graphics cards on a black background.

Want an RTX 4080? Prices suggest you may as well get a 4090

We now know the prices of Nvidia's RTX 4080 at Micro Center, and unfortunately, they don't look all that great.
An Nvidia mobile GPU turned into a desktop version.

You probably shouldn’t buy this mysterious new Nvidia GPU

If you're seeing Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 TiM for sale, be wary -- this is not an official Nvidia GPU.
An Apple MacBook with four extra displays added.

This gadget could turn your M1 Mac into a productivity beast

This new USB-C dock can help you add several external displays to a Mac running on Apple's own M1 or M2 chip.
The top of the Nvidia RTX 4080 cooler.

Nvidia’s RTX 4080 12GB may soon return, but not how you think

Nvidia has another graphics card up its sleeve, and it may be launching soon. Is it the ill-fated RTX 4080 12GB in disguise?
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits

Microsoft has just fixed a whole lot of dangerous vulnerabilities as part of its latest Windows patch.
The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Here’s how you could protect your RTX 4090 from melting

An expert from Corsair weighed in on the Nvidia RTX 4090 melting problem, indicating that it might all come down to user error.
Person using a gaming monitor.

Microsoft’s DirectStorage can now boost your game loading times by 200%

Microsoft has just released DirectStorage 1.1, officially adding the long-awaited GPU decompression that could lower loading times by 200%.
EVGA's prototype RTX 4090 graphics card.

EVGA’s lost RTX 4090 prototype shows us what could have been

This early prototype of an EVGA RTX 4090 GPU shows us what could have been, including a surprising power-related discovery.
A scientist holds a paper PCB.

Scientists find a surprising answer to the future of computers — paper

In order to limit electronic waste, researchers have come up with a new idea: using paper to make electronics.
AMD RX 7900 XTX standing up on a red background.

For the first time ever, I’m ready to switch to an AMD graphics card

After nearly 15 years, I'm finally done with Nvidia. It's time to give AMD another try.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card is shown flying over green perspective lines.

Nvidia’s RTX 4080 may be up to 45% slower than the RTX 4090, but it’s still pricey

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4080 16GB was just spotted in some benchmarks. Is its performance worth the price?
The RX 7900 XTX.

The dream isn’t over — AMD’s RX 7900 XTX may still hit 3GHz

The upcoming AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX was initially said to have a higher clock speed. Rumors say it might still get there.
Finalmouse's interactive skin keyboard.

A keyboard with its own CPU and GPU? Yes, it’s real — and it’s coming soon

If you want a keyboard that's fancier than any RGB model out there, you might want to check out this fun prototype.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD quietly slashes the prices of some of its best CPUs

AMD has just quietly lowered the prices of many Zen 3 processors, making for some outstanding deals.
Gamer in front of a PC that has the ASRock side panel screen on it.

This ASRock gadget turns your PC case into a proper monitor

ASRock came up with a fun gadget for PC owners, but unfortunately, only a limited number of people will be able to use it.
RTX 4090.

Move over, 4K — Nvidia’s RTX 4090 introduces 13K gaming

Nvidia's RTX 4090 just managed to hit a new milestone -- it proved that it can run a game at 13K resolution.
The top of the Nvidia RTX 4080 cooler.

Nvidia RTX 4080 is almost here — with wildly varying prices

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4080 graphics card is starting to appear at various retailers, but the prices are very inconsistent.
CableMod's power adapter for the RTX 4090 GPU.

This adapter could stop RTX 4090s from melting — but there’s a catch

CableMod has revealed the designs of its upcoming power adapters for the Nvidia RTX 4090. Will this fix the melting problem?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card is shown flying over green perspective lines.

The canceled Nvidia RTX 4080 12GB takes a beating in benchmarks

Nvidia's 'unlaunched' RTX 4080 12GB was not meant to be, but it was still made, and we now know how it performs in benchmarks.
The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Why Nvidia RTX 4090 GPUs are melting right in people’s PCs

Reports of Nvidia's RTX 4090 graphics card burning up have started to emerge. Here's what's really happening.
A melted power connector on the Nvidia RTX 4090.

Nvidia is taking unprecedented steps to fix the RTX 4090 melting problem

Nvidia seems to be ready to take some serious steps in order to fix the RTX 4090 melting problem. Here's what we know.
A gamer sits in front of the Evnia Philips gaming monitor.

This new Philips monitor is an ultra-bright mini-LED gaming beast

Philips has just announced the arrival of its new Evnia gaming brand, starting with an impressive mini-LED monitor.
Nvidia's Ada Lovelace GPU.

Nvidia may already be moving on from the RTX 4090, and that’s bad news for gamers

Nvidia may be changing lanes and switching its focus away from the RTX 4090 and onto a different kind of graphics solution.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

This RTX 4090 GPU has a huge problem. It caught fire

There might be a problem with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, and it's bad enough that the power connector actually burned up.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

Intel Core i9-13900K vs. Core i9-12900K: Is it worth the upgrade?

Intel's latest flagship, the Core i9-13900K, brings up the core count and offers various upgrades. How does it compare to the Core i9-12900K?
The BenQ Mobiuz EX3410R monitor.

The best gaming monitors under $1,000: curved, ultrawide, 4K, and more

If you're in the market for a new gaming monitor, you should make sure not to miss these fantastic models priced under $1,000.
Promotional photo of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card.

Nvidia just changed its mind on a controversial cryptomining feature

It seems that Nvidia may have changed its mind about allowing cryptomining on RTX 30-series graphics cards.
Person using a gaming monitor.

Microsoft’s DirectStorage may improve loading times by 200%, but don’t get too excited

Microsoft has introduced GPU decompression to DirectStorage 1.1, resulting in up to three times faster loading in games. There's a catch, though.