Category: Graphics

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?” »

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” »

MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim SOC Review: 600W with Ease

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The GeForce RTX 5090 is NVIDIA’s most powerful GPU for gamers – and for demanding users. It maintains a significant lead over all other gaming cards, but its power-hungry nature comes with a cost. Dissipating nearly 600 watts of heat is a real challenge for engineers. Yet MSI’s premium GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim SOC handles it brilliantly: in Silent mode, it runs quieter than many air-cooled cards delivering half the performance. Read more “MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim SOC Review: 600W with Ease” »

Asus Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 OC Ed. Review: Extreme AiO

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

A major drawback of the exceptionally powerful GeForce RTX 5090 is the high power demands of its large GB202 chip. Even when equipped with a premium air cooler, the card still requires robust system cooling to handle its nearly 600W heat output. However, AiO liquid cooling models can offer even better thermal performance, thanks to their larger radiators with three 120mm fans, which expel hot air directly outside the case. Read more “Asus Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 OC Ed. Review: Extreme AiO” »

Sapphire Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Great Even in White

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT by Sapphire is a slightly higher-clocked variant of the base Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. It features the same cooling system, differing only in the color scheme and the design of the shroud and backplate. In terms of performance and operating characteristics, both models are nearly identical. The most noticeable difference between the two is the Sapphire logo on the side of the card, backlit by ARGB LEDs. Read more “Sapphire Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Great Even in White” »

Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC: Gigabyte’s affordable choice

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers better price-to-performance than competing GeForce cards and 4 GB more memory than the RTX 5070. The Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G is the more affordable of Gigabyte’s two RX 9070 XT models. While it doesn’t match premium variants in overall performance, it offers more capable power delivery, a higher power limit for factory overclocking, and greater overclocking headroom than base models. Read more “Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC: Gigabyte’s affordable choice” »

Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Ed.: Perfectionism

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

While the more powerful GeForce RTX 50 models face no direct competition, AMD has positioned two strong contenders against the RTX 5070—the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. Both offer slightly better value and more memory. Your choice depends on whether you need a graphics card purely for gaming or also for professional applications, and how reliant you are on Nvidia’s broader, more polished ecosystem with proprietary technologies. Read more “Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Ed.: Perfectionism” »

Sapphire Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070: Better than RTX 5070, but…

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

AMD set the price of the more affordable Radeon RX 9070 as a direct competitor to GeForce RTX 5070. Compared to Nvidia’s card, it offers better raw performance and 16 GB of memory instead of 12 GB. For dedicated gamers, AMD’s Radeon is the more attractive option. However, there’s one compelling reason to avoid the RX 9070 from AMD—the slightly more expensive but significantly more powerful Radeon RX 9070 XT. Read more “Sapphire Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070: Better than RTX 5070, but…” »

Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: A Big Comeback

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

AMD has listened to gamers and seized an opportunity created by criticism of the new GeForce RTX 50 series. With the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, it has set aggressive prices that make many overlook minor drawbacks compared to GeForce. The RX 9070 XT is only slightly slower than the RTX 5070 Ti in rasterization but offers a far more attractive price, especially compared to overpriced non-reference GeForce cards. Read more “Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: A Big Comeback” »

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Aero OC 16G Review: White Elegance

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti AERO OC 16G targets gamers moving away from flashy RGB setups and pitch-black components, opting instead for an all-white aesthetic. Its elegant design and massive cooler take it clear that it’s built for demanding gamers who want more than just the best price-to-performance. Beyond its unconventional look, it also delivers slightly higher performance thanks to factory overclocking and excellent cooler. Read more “Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Aero OC 16G Review: White Elegance” »

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