Asus comments on damage to video cards with PCIe Q-Release connector — the defect does not affect the operation of cards
Asus motherboard connector PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim leaves a physical mark on video cards, but this is not a problem, according to Asus.
Retailers are raffling off «the right to buy» NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 in lotteries due to shortages
Retailers have started implementing lottery systems to sell NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, given the potential shortage of graphics cards.
DeepSeek: Chinese AI has turned the crypto market upside down, but is it really such a villain?
The launch of generative artificial intelligence DeepSeek became the main event of the week. It would seem that news about affordable and useful technologies is positive. However, the DeepSeek R1 model not only undermined the positions of the leading American AI companies, among which OpenAI is the leader with its ChatGPT, but also caused the…
RTX 5090 shortage: MSI postpones delivery until February 6, NVIDIA confirms shortage
MSI has confirmed on its official Discord that it will not be shipping the NVIDIA RTX 5090 on January 30. Only pre-orders will be available on the day of the US launch.
It’s on: people are camping out in tents to buy NVIDIA RTX 5090
NVIDIA RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards will go on sale this week. Desperate buyers are already lining up in tents as shortages are expected.
The end of an era: Nvidia is ending support for older graphics cards, including the ultra-popular GTX 1060
Earlier this month, Nvidia announced the first RTX 50 series graphics cards based on its new Blackwell architecture, starting with the flagship RTX 5090. At the same time, the company is beginning to phase out support for some of its older GPU architectures.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 is only 1% faster on PCIe 5.0 x16 compared to 4.0
PCIe 5.0 support appeared on video cards, but seems not very useful. According to the tests, NVIDIA RTX 5090 has only a 1% advantage in PCIe 5.0 x16.
No difference: liquid metal in NVIDIA RTX 5090 replaced with thermal paste
Enthusiasts replaced the liquid metal in the NVIDIA RTX 5090 cooling system with regular thermal paste. The minimal increase of +2°C did not affect the operation of the video card.
Asus motherboards damage graphics cards — NVIDIA RTX 5090 already affected
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The new Asus PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim quick mounting mechanism can scratch the contact area of the graphics card. This has already happened with NVIDIA RTX 5090.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 tests — 4K 120 FPS in most games, but not in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
The first tests of the NVIDIA RTX 5090 FE video card in games show that a 4K 120 FPS monitor becomes truly useful in games for the first time. There is also a very significant difference between games.
NVIDIA reveals quad-slot RTX 4090 Ti in new Founders Edition cooling system video
NVIDIA has published a video about the design and evolution of RTX Founders Edition graphics cards, in which it showed the previously known conditional RTX 4090 Ti on four slots with a side layout of the board.
NVIDIA RTX Blackwell graphics card with 96 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus
In the delivery manifests, a NVIDIA RTX video card with 96 GB GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus was found. It is most likely a professional graphic adapter. The previous generation offered up to 48 GB.
NVIDIA promises that RTX 5090 power cables won’t melt — do we believe it?
At the “Editor’s Day” press communication event in South Korea, NVIDIA representatives promised that the RTX 5090 power connectors would not melt.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 800W prototype with two 12V-2×6 connectors — photos and specifications
In the internet, a photograph of a video card, which can be conditionally called NVIDIA RTX 5090 Ti, has appeared. It is based on the GB202-200-A1 chip and is more powerful than the Blackwell flagship in almost everything.
NVIDIA is considering DLSS 4 frame generation on RTX 30xx — but there are hardware limitations
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30xx graphics cards support frame generation, but… from AMD. One of the company’s executives says that NVIDIA can implement their own generation.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 test in Blender confirms expected performance
NVIDIA RTX 5090 attracts not only wealthy gamers, but also AI enthusiasts, 3D rendering, and video editing. A video card test and its China version in Blender appeared.
In 2024, shipments of PCs and video chips increased – the growth was insignificant and slowed down by the end of the year
PC shipments in 2024 increased by 1% compared to 2023 and amounted to about 262.7 million units, according to an IDC report. At the same time, sales of integrated and discrete graphics processing units (GPUs) also increased by 6% year-on-year. GPU shipments exceeded 251 million units, according to Jon Peddie Research.
NVIDIA has shown tests without DLSS — RTX 5090 is 30% faster than 4090, other graphics cards received less acceleration
The advantage of NVIDIA RTX 50xx Blackwell video cards over their predecessors without using DLSS is 15–30% — the company has released additional performance tests.
Asus introduces 1000W GC-HPWR connector for wireless power supply of video cards in BTF 2.0 form factor
Connector Asus GC-HPWR allows connecting video cards to motherboards in the BTF 2.0 format. It enables the creation of video cards compatible with both BTF and conventional motherboards.
Gigabyte’s RTX 5080 prices are 15-35% higher than the recommended $999
During the announcement of RTX 5080 graphics cards, Nvidia set the recommended price for them at $999. But it looks like this price will be only on paper. The harsh reality shows a different price level – about 20-30% higher.
AMD will unveil Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards in late January — date and pricing known from leaks
Since AMD decided not to introduce the new Radeon RX 9070 video cards at CES 2025, we have to learn about them from leaks. But more information may appear in two weeks.
First RTX 5090 laptop benchmarks in Geekbench 6: unstable results and a loss to the older RTX 4090
The first results of Nvidia RTX 5090 laptop benchmarks in Geekbench 6 have already been published online. They showed extremely unstable performance, which is not surprising given the early stage of hardware and testing software development.
At the AMD booth, journalists found systems with FSR 4 demo — first impressions of the technology
At CES 2025, AMD provided little information about FSR 4. A single slide confirmed that the technology, based on machine learning, will be implemented in the latest Call of Duty and Ratchet & Clank.
The Radeon RX 9070 with RDNA 4 showed results similar to the RTX 4080 Super in Call of Duty Black Ops 6
At CES 2025, IGN journalists were able to briefly test the new AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics card based on RDNA 4 architecture. According to preliminary results, this mid-range model demonstrates performance close to the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super, at least in the game Call of Duty Black Ops 6.
RTX 5080 for laptops outperforms mobile RTX 4090 and desktop RX 7900 XTX in OpenCL test
The Geekbench 6 benchmarking database has published the results of testing the new RTX 5080 laptop graphics card. This is the first confirmed benchmark for the GPU RTX 50 series for laptops. The test was conducted on the Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop presented at CES 2025. Probably, the test was conducted right at the exhibition after installing the…
First NVIDIA RTX 5080 performance test with DLSS 4 in Digital Foundry’s Cyberpunk 2077 — 913% boost and better image
YouTube channel Digital Foundry tested the NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics card. In Cyberpunk 2077 DLSS 4 frame generation provides a tremendous acceleration with high image quality.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition — the only 5090 to meet the SFF standard for compact PCs
Video card manufacturers have showcased many variants of the NVIDIA RTX 5090, but the proprietary NVIDIA model turned out to be the smallest. It is the only one that meets SFF — the proprietary form factor for compact PCs.
AMD told the press about the RX 9070 and RDNA 4 graphics cards, but «forgot» them at the presentation — company explanation
The surprise of AMD’s presentation at CES 2025 on January 6 was the absence of a report on the Radeon RX 9070 video cards and RDNA 4 architecture, which the company had discussed with the press beforehand.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition uses liquid metal to be thin and meet TDP
As we have already written, Founders Edition is the most compact implementation of NVIDIA RTX 5090. But besides the design of the printed circuit board and the cooling system structure, there is another secret.
NVIDIA RTX 50xx graphics cards from Asus, MSI, Colorful, Palit, and Inno3D
NVIDIA manufacturing partners announced their own lines of graphics cards RTX 50хх, which will be available on January 30 and in February. Not all RTX 5090 variants are as slim as the Founders Edition.
NVIDIA introduced DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation — three additional frames from one, only for RTX 50xx
The fourth generation of NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling technology 4 (DLSS 4) provides an 8x performance increase in games through Multi-Frame Generation, exclusively for RTX 50xx.
NVIDIA has announced GeForce RTX 50 for laptops: RTX 5090 gets 24GB of GDDR7 memory
During CES 2025, NVIDIA officially announced the GeForce RTX 50 line of laptop graphics cards. This series offers new GPUs based on Blackwell architecture, new memory, and DLSS4 support.
NVIDIA has introduced the RTX 5090 for $1999, RTX 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070 for $549
NVIDIA announced the Blackwell family of video cards, which can truly be called long-awaited. GeForce RTX 5090 costs not as much as the leaks claimed.
AMD announces Radeon RX 9070 XT and tells about Navi 48 chip
AMD announced Radeon RX 9070 XT video cards and demonstrated the new Navi 48 GPU using a 4 nm process.
First look at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 32 GB GDDR7 from Inno3D
Top-notch next-gen graphics card appears in an exclusive image by Inno3D and VideoCardz. Also confirmed is the presence of 32 GB VRAM GDDR7 in NVIDIA RTX 5090.
Intel Core Ultra 200H processor for the first time in video and NVIDIA RTX 5050 release time
YouTuber Autogear showcased the mid-tier LG Gram 17 laptop and the new Intel Core Ultra 200H chip. The video, in Korean, compares it to previous models.
NVIDIA RTX 50xx graphics cards will receive DLSS 4
Insider Kopite7kimi, who has lately been spilling a lot about the NVIDIA RTX 50xx, claims they feature the DLSS 4 technology.
Mobile NVIDIA RTX 5090 will have 24 GB of memory thanks to 3 GB GDDR7 modules,— insider
Recently, Samsung introduced 3 GB VRAM modules (GDDR7) for the first time. The first graphics cards featuring them might appear very soon — these will be NVIDIA RTX 5090 for laptops.
PowerColor shows off Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil video card based on RDNA4
PowerColor, one of AMD’s largest graphics card partners, has published the first teaser of the next-generation Radeon RX 9070 XT series of graphics cards based on RDNA4 architecture.
DIY-APE has created a «wireless» BTF 3.0 PC — power supply and video card are connected via connectors
The DIY-APE BTF 3.0 50-pin connector will deliver up to 1500 W of power to the motherboard, and through it to the CPU, graphics card, and other components.
NVIDIA accidentally showed a new video card, and insiders revealed the TDP of RTX 5090 and 5080
The NVIDIA GeForce LAN 50 event at CES 2025 will last 50 hours and will coincide with the announcement of the RTX 50xx graphics cards. With a bit of extra effort, you can spot the new graphics card in the event teaser.
Laptop with NVIDIA RTX 5060 up to 32.5% faster than a 4060 equipped laptop, — 3DMark test
The mobile NVIDIA RTX 5060 graphics card also outpaces the RTX 4070 and even the desktop RTX 4060 Ti, boasting a significantly lower TDP.
ASUS RTX 5080 and Radeon RX 9070 XT «graphics cards» have been leaked» online — new ROG ASTRAL series
ASUS has whipped up not just new NVIDIA RTX 5080 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards, but also crafted a new series for the former. Multiple sources have confirmed the lineup.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 price «leaked» on the Internet — no one will like it
Many gamers are eagerly waiting for NVIDIA RTX 5090, even despite its hefty price tag. But the price reported by X Twitter will disappoint even the wealthiest users.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 will receive a 16+6+7 power supply scheme and 600W TGP
A source known for its connections with PC component manufacturers has spilled the beans on the NVIDIA RTX 5090’s power setup and some other juicy tech details like a 14-layer printed circuit board (PCB).
Photos of NVIDIA RTX 5090 board and chip show huge processor and layout details
Over 40 capacitors, 16 GDDR7 modules, a large contact pad. Images of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 printed circuit board have leaked online.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 will get 12 GB / 192-bit — detailed specifications have been released
The more powerful of the two graphics cards, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, will feature 16 GB on a 256-bit bus. An insider also shared other key specifications.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT instead of 8800 XT — the company changes the naming and reference design of future graphics cards
According to leaks, AMD is switching up the naming of its RDNA 4 video cards to something more along the lines of NVIDIA. Also, a possible benchmark for the Radeon RX 9070 XT has been shown online.
Asus laptops with NVIDIA RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti «have been leaked» on the Internet
Listings of new Asus laptops with NVIDIA RTX 5090 and other Blackwell graphics cards have popped up in documents from several retailers.
Intel Arc B580 graphics cards are quickly sold out — the company is working to increase supplies
Positive reviews and tests have led to brisk sales of the Intel Arc B580. Initial stocks of these $250 graphics cards, performing on par with NVIDIA RTX 4060, are running out.
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