GPUs
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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.
How to install a graphics card
Replacing a graphics card can be an enthralling and meticulous endeavor. Here’s a guide to help you replace or upgrade a GPU.
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.
How to update or uninstall a Game Ready driver
Nvidia's Game Ready drivers are the most stable option for PC gamers. In this guide, we'll walk you through updating and uninstalling them.
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.
Everything you need to know about buying a GPU in 2024
Picking the right graphics card is crucial if you want to make the most out of your PC. Our comprehensive guide will help you through that process.
10 best graphics cards of 2024: finding the best GPU for gaming
We've reviewed every graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Here are the best GPUs you can buy for your next gaming PC.
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.
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.
Best GPU deals: MSI, XFX, EVGA
No matter what sort of PC you're putting together, we've got the best GPU deals right here, along with a short guide to help you out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
