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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.

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.
RTX 4070 seen from the side.

Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics cards: news, release date, price, and more

The RX 7800 XT graphics card with the ReSpec logo.

AMD needs to fix this one problem with its next-gen GPUs

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

Prebuilt vs. custom PC: How to know which is right for you

Playing games with GeForce Now on a laptop.

Nvidia just made GeForce Now so much better

AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

AMD’s GPUs had a bigger year in 2023 than you might realize

A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

The most common GPU problems and how to fix them

Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

GPUs just broke a 25-year-old record

RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

10 best graphics cards of 2024: finding the best GPU for gaming

A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia is the ‘GPU cartel,’ says former AMD Radeon manager

An AMD graphics card in an external GPU enclosure.

Best GPU deals: MSI, XFX, EVGA

The AMD RX 7900 graphics card on a pink background.

AMD RX 7900 GRE review: the best AMD GPU 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.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

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.
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.
An AMD Radeon RX 6500XT placed on a motherboard.

GPU prices and availability (Q1 2024): How much are GPUs today?

You can finally buy a graphics card thanks to falling GPU prices. Here's how Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPU pricing look in the first quarter of 2024.
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.
Samsung's GDDR7 memory.

Next-gen GPU memory will achieve unheard-of speeds

Samsung may soon announce even faster GDDR7 memory, but will we see it in upcoming AMD and Nvidia graphics cards?
rx 7600 xt sales report review 4

AMD’s RX 7600 XT might be dead on arrival — but there’s a catch

According to early sales data for AMD's new RX 7600 XT, PC gamers aren't excited about the graphics card.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

Intel claims up to 268% gaming boost with latest Arc graphics drivers

The latest Intel Arc driver update once again brings double-digit performance increase in variety of games.
A screenshot showcasing the effect of Nvidia's RTX Video HDR.

Nvidia’s RTX Video can upscale blurry YouTube videos

Owners of Nvidia's RTX GPUs can now enjoy a new feature that can add a little more detail to lower-quality videos.
The RX 7600 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD RX 7600 XT review: similar performance, more money

AMD's RX 7600 XT may be an updated version of the RX 7600, but it does very little to actually move the needle when it comes to performance.
The RTX 4080 logo on a pink background.

Why I regret buying the RTX 4080

I spent a long time choosing my new GPU, but still, a few months later, I have some regrets about picking the RTX 4080.

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