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Logo on the RTX 3090.

Nvidia RTX 4090’s outrageous power needs may not be real

The release of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4090 is far away, but there are many reports about its outrageous power requirements. Is the GPU really that power-hungry?
Intel Alder Lake mobility chip.

Intel says Alder Lake laptops could offer a huge 70% boost

Intel has announced the release of its 12th-gen laptop processors, set to release in March 2022. The switch to Alder Lake promises unprecedented performance.
AMD CEO holding 3D V-Cache CPU.

AMD teases performance of its revolutionary 3D V-cache chip

AMD talked about its upcoming Ryzen 7 5800X3D during ISSSC. The architecture may offer up to 15% better performance in gaming than the basic Ryzen 7 5700X.
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Intel has a plan to take down Apple’s best laptops

Intel has confirmed that it will launch its new Arrow Lake APUs before 2024. Rumors suggest these APUs will be more powerful than ever and will rival Apple.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding a Zen 4 CPU.

Why AMD’s Zen 5 processors may be in trouble

A new report suggests that TSMC, the semiconductor manufacturer, could be having issues with its 3nm process. This could heavily impact AMD's next-gen CPUs.
A render of an Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card.

The complete Intel Arc GPU lineup has just been revealed

The entry-level Intel Arc Alchemist A380 GPU was tested in a series of OpenCL benchmarks. We also know more about the higher-end A500 and A700 GPUs.
Promotional photo of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card.

GPU prices could fall dramatically in a matter of weeks

New leak suggests that the current graphics cards prices may dramatically drop in a matter of weeks. In addition, new information about next-gen GPUs emerged.
LEDs forming a graphics card.

Intel hints at cloud gaming service to rival GeForce Now

Intel has announced Project Endgame, set to release in 2022. The service will provide cloud access to Intel's discrete Arc GPUs.
A laptop sits on a desk with a Windows 11 wallpaper.

New Windows 11 update improves gaming in windowed mode

Windows 11 may soon be better for gaming in windowed mode, says Microsoft. The OS will receive a new feature that optimizes windowed games.
Concept art of an Intel DG2 graphics card.

Intel to help ease GPU shortage with 4 million Arc GPUs

Intel released new information about the upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs. It plans to ship 4 million of these gaming graphics cards before the end of 2022.
A digital depiction of an AMD Ryzen 5000G chip.

AMD laptop smashes RTX 3080 in leaked benchmarks

New benchmark leaks suggest that the launch of AMD Ryzen 6000-series processors for laptops is imminent. The Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 7 6800H were spotted.
New Cooler Master GP27-FQS monitor.

New Cooler Master gaming monitor has killer mini-LED screen

Cooler Master has just unveiled a new gaming monitor as part of its product showcase summit. The GP27-FQS is a 27-inch mini-LED display with high refresh rates.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch touch screen shown in four colors.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 may destroy its predecessor

A new leak suggests that the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will take an important step toward better performance by adding modern AMD and Intel processors.
A lineup of Z690 motherboards.

YouTubers expose Newegg, causing a returns policy change

Newegg was just exposed by YouTube tech outlet Gamer Nexus for attempting to sell a broken product, refusing refunds upon return, and keeping the said product.
Various versions of the RTX 3050 graphics card.

Nvidia is preparing new RTX 3050s — here’s what to expect

According to a few leaks, Nvidia may be working on new versions of its budget RTX 3050 graphics card, including one with lower TDP and one with 4GB VRAM.
Three GPUs from the Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series.

Want a GPU from Best Buy? Get ready for a $200 paywall

Best Buy locked its recent Nvidia RTX 30-series graphics card drop behind a $199 paywall. Customers needed a yearly Totaltech subscription to buy a new GPU.
Ryzen 5000 APU on a red background.

AMD Ryzen 7000 Raphael CPUs may release sooner than expected

Known source suggests that AMD may plan to release Ryzen 7000 Raphael processors faster. The next-gen CPUs may launch in the second quarter of 2022.
LEDs forming the Intel ARC logo.

Intel Arc Alchemist may be even more delayed than we thought

A new set of rumors about the launch date of Intel Arc Alchemist emerged. Unfortunately, much like the previous times, it's not happy news.
The new RTX 3090 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti spotted: Are we close to a release date?

A new listing has been spotted at EEC, showcasing what could be the PCB for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. What does this mean for the launch date of the card?
nvidia ampere gpu

Nvidia RTX 4000 may share architecture with the current gen

New leak suggests that the upcoming Nvidia Ada Lovelace GPUs will not differ much from current-gen Ampere cards, but they will still be much more powerful.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel’s $1 billion investment may bring next-level computing

Intel has just announced the launch of a $1 billion fund to support its foundry business and invest in disruptive technologies.
MSI MEG Z690 Godlike motherboard.

This MSI motherboard may be the most expensive model ever

MSI has just announced the release of MSI MEG Z690 Godlike, a monstrous motherboard for users who want the best possible performance. It costs a pretty penny.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on stage.

Nvidia’s $66 billion ARM deal has fallen through. What now?

Nvidia's plan to acquire semiconductor giant ARM was in the works for a while, but the $66 billion deal is officially over. What will both companies do next?
An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

Why multi-chip GPUs are the future of graphics power

New rumors suggest that AMD and Intel may be working on multi-chip module graphics cards. We may see the architecture this year in AMD's RDNA 3 GPUs.
New brain-like computer chip.

Brain-like chips may make PCs 1 million times more efficient

Scientists have been working on a new generation of computer chips that could simulate brain synapses. These chips could become a reality this decade.
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD

Samsung QVO vs. EVO: SSD differences explained

Samsung QVO and EVO are two brands of SSDs, but which one is better? If you're not sure which Samsung SSD to get, check out our guide to Samsung QVO versus EVO.
Leaked image of Intel Arc Alchemist desktop GPU.

Leaked Intel Arc Alchemist pics show tantalizing GPU details

New images of the upcoming desktop Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card just leaked, showing an engineering sample that tells us more about the card.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel claims nearly half of its GPU bugs were caused by AMD

Intel has just released a report concerning various vulnerabilities found within its hardware in 2021. The report claims that Intel has 50% fewer bugs than AMD.
Nvidia previews RTX 3090 Ti GPU at CES 2022.

Why is Nvidia still quiet about the RTX 3090 Ti?

Nvidia announced the RTX 3090 Ti in early January and has kept quiet since then. What could be the reasons behind the delay of the card's release?
A render of an AMD RX 6900 graphics card.

AMD is not done with RDNA 2: New budget GPUs are coming

This may be a big year for AMD. The company may be working on new budget graphics cards, RDNA 3 is on the horizon, and it continues to gain on Nvidia.
Lukos Ultrawide monitor.

This portable monitor may be the weirdest display yet

We never knew we needed a 14-inch ultrawide portable gaming monitor, but Lukos still decided to make one. Learn more about this strange device.
Man sitting next to modem/router combo.

Wi-Fi 6 will soon go mainstream and usher in the metaverse

According to TrendForce, Wi-Fi 6 may soon become the new standard. While most users are still using Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 may hit 60% market share in 2022.
The new Nvidia GeForce MX570 chip.

Researchers say your GPU could expose private info online

As if online privacy was not difficult enough to achieve, a team of researchers has now found that users can be tracked just by analyzing their graphics cards.
Craob X portless laptop.

A new dongle hell? This razor-thin laptop has zero ports

A new razor-thin, portless laptop with wireless charging is on the horizon. Photos and some specifications of the new Craob X emerged, showcasing the design.