Author: Adam Vágner

Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC Review: Right on Target

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Gigabyte offers four Radeon RX 9060 XT models in its Gaming series. We’ll take a look at the top one – the 16GB Gaming OC model with factory overclocking. It features a Windforce cooler with three fans and delivers a step above the basics in both cooling and noise levels. It’s priced right in the middle compared to other models, and the same goes for its features – it may not match premium cards, but it’s clear that Gigabyte didn’t cut corners to save costs. Read more “Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC Review: Right on Target” »

Asus TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB OC Ed.: At the Peak

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

At the top of Asus’ new Radeon lineup is the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition. A large cooler with three fans, combined with a smaller, more power-efficient GPU, allows the card to deliver excellent cooling and low noise levels. It’s one of the quietest and best-performing RX 9060 XT models available. The only downside is its price, which reaches the level of entry-level GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cards. Read more “Asus TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB OC Ed.: At the Peak” »

Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Review: Value Pick

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The information embargo on Radeon RX 9060 XT test results has been lifted. Let’s take a look at how the new Radeon stacks up against the competing GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. The 16GB variant is priced closer to Nvidia’s 8GB models and offers a better price-to-performance ratio than the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti. The more affordable Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 XT model adds great thermal and acoustic performance on top of that. Read more “Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Review: Value Pick” »

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G Gaming Trio OC Review: As Good As Ever

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

MSI’s Gaming series cards no longer sit at the top of the company’s lineup—they’ve now moved into the mid-range segment. Still, they offer an excellent mix of features and performance. A card like the GeForce RTX 5070 is likely to be popular among gamers, as it should handle sub-4K gaming comfortably for the next few years and remains relatively affordable. Let’s see how the RTX 5070 12G Gaming Trio OC compares to other models we’ve already tested. Read more “MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G Gaming Trio OC Review: As Good As Ever” »

Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Review: If 8 GB Is All You Need

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Nvidia kept the launch of the GeForce RTX 5060 – successor to the popular GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 4060 series – for Computex. It wasn’t exactly quiet, but the launch was unusual – drivers enabling reviews weren’t released until Monday evening, after sales began. Likely due to backlash over the RTX 5060 still offering only 8GB of memory, four years after the 12GB RTX 3060. As a result, it’s faced a fairly cold reception. Read more “Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Review: If 8 GB Is All You Need” »

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Eagle OC 16GB Review: Minimalism

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Thanks to the lower power consumption of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and the use of more compact printed circuit boards in the new GeForce RTX 50 series, Gigabyte offers cards with a unique design in the WindForce 2X and Eagle model lines. Their PCB extends only halfway along the PCIe slot. This allows the use of a compact dual-fan cooler with an unobstructed heatsink behind the rear fan, which delivers excellent cooling performance for its size. Read more “Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Eagle OC 16GB Review: Minimalism” »

Gigabyte fixes PCIe lanes issue on boards with GeForce RTX 50

Extra tests, Graphics, Motherboards | | Adam Vágner

Two weeks ago, we published an article about issues with PCIe 5.0 slot speeds on newer graphics cards in certain motherboards. After powering on the PC, the slot often failed to initialize correctly, causing graphics cards to start with fewer active lanes than expected. With the new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, the card was booting in PCIe 5.0 x1 or x2 mode nearly every other time. Gigabyte investigated the issue and addressed it with the F5a BIOS update. Read more “Gigabyte fixes PCIe lanes issue on boards with GeForce RTX 50” »

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Ed. Review: Great Value

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The Prime series is one of Asus’s newer product lines, aimed at budget-minded customers. By combining lower prices with solid features, it delivers an attractive price-to-performance ratio—and that goes for graphics cards, too. The Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Edition is one of the most affordable options currently available. Yet it avoids the typical pitfalls of low-cost models—clearly, Asus didn’t skimp where it matters. Read more “Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Ed. Review: Great Value” »

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming OC Review: Quiet on Cue

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming OC 12G represents a mid-range model from Gigabyte’s RTX 5070 lineup. Thanks to its large, efficient cooler and dual BIOS with a silent mode, fan speeds hover around 1500 RPM under load, keeping the cooler quieter than most current cards. It also features prominent ARGB LED lighting and a sturdy metal anti-sag brace included in the accessories. Read more “Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming OC Review: Quiet on Cue” »

Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Review: Great, but Pricey

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The top model of the RTX 5060 Ti currently available from Asus is the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Edition. Although its power consumption isn’t particularly high, it comes with a large triple-slot cooler (30 cm) that easily manages the 180W load, keeping GPU and memory temperatures at 70 °C with fans running at just 1000 RPM and staying whisper-quiet. It also offers a dual BIOS and other premium features, but these come at a steep price. Read more “Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Review: Great, but Pricey” »

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti PCIe Lanes Problem: Do You Have This Issue?

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

While testing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, I encountered a recurring issue with active PCIe lanes. On PCIe 5.0 motherboards, the card often fails to run in x8 mode even in a x16 slot, starting instead in slower x1, x2, or x4 modes. The same behavior occurred across three RTX 5060 Ti models from MSI, Gainward, and Asus. The issue likely stems from how these motherboards handle compatibility with PCIe 5.0 graphics cards using eight lanes. Read more “GeForce RTX 5060 Ti PCIe Lanes Problem: Do You Have This Issue?” »

Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Python III 16GB Review: Solid Base

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

While most manufacturers focus on more expensive models, Gainward also puts effort into graphics cards for customers who value performance per dollar over premium features. And even though its basic models can’t match the noise or temperature levels of pricier cards with coolers twice the size, they often hold their own against mid-range models. The same goes for the RTX 5060 Ti Python III, priced at a suggested 429 USD. Read more “Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Python III 16GB Review: Solid Base” »

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB Review: Small but Mighty

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Nvidia yesterday introduced the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti in 16GB and 8GB versions, along with the more affordable 8GB GeForce RTX 5060. Today the embargo lifts, and here’s our first review of the RTX 5060 Ti—the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB. This 180W card is fairly efficient and only needs a dual-fan cooler to deliver excellent thermals and acoustics. The price, however, is less appealing due to the current market situation. Read more “MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB Review: Small but Mighty” »

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim SOC Review: Top of the Line

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim SOC features a vapor chamber cooler just as massive as the one found on the 600W RTX 5090 Suprim SOC. With this extra cooling capacity, the fans on the more efficient RTX 5080 can run at lower speeds, resulting in excellent thermals and minimal noise. However, this high-end cooling solution also drives up the price—you’re paying a premium for one of the best factory-overclocked RTX 5080 cards available. Read more “MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim SOC Review: Top of the Line” »

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC 16G Review: Better Pick

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Graphics cards from the latest generation are still pricey, but more affordable models have become easier to find in stores. The Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC is one of the more reasonably priced options. It uses the same cooling and board layout as the more powerful Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, but thanks to lower power consumption, it runs cooler and quieter—making it a more compelling choice for many users. Read more “Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC 16G Review: Better Pick” »

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