Prime GeForce RTX 5070 from Asus is a solid base for further tuning. We’ll test the options GPU Boost offers. We’ll measure how core and memory frequencies affect performance. We’ll also look at how the power limit influences the card’s behavior and how fan speed affects temperatures and clocks. Finally, we’ll add tips on lowering power draw while keeping performance, or boosting performance at similar power draw. Read more “Tweaking GeForce RTX 5070: Overclocking, Undervolt and Cooling”
Not long ago, we reported on leaked details of AMD’s 2026 or 2027 RDNA 5 graphics cards. YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead revealed the planned specifications for part of the high-end lineup, back then. Now, new details have surfaced on cheaper GPUs and APUs (processors with integrated graphics) of the lineup. And this is where things get particularly interesting—these lower-cost models might be very different from what we’re used to. Read more “Details on Cheaper RDNA 5 GPUs: Will Radeons Switch to LPDDR6?”
Nvidia surprised many by changing the boost limits on the new GeForce RTX 50 series, removing the option to set a temperature limit during overclocking. Now, only the power limit is adjustable, and specs list only the GPU’s maximum temperature. We’ll look at how this affects GPU Boost compared to the RTX 30 series, what happens to clock speeds and performance when limits are hit, and how to tell if your GeForce is overheating. Read more “GeForce RTX 3080 vs. RTX 5080 Thermals: Normal or Overheating?”
After testing the low-profile Noctua NF-A12x15 fans, we moved on to another appealing alternative for replacing the stock fans on the Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti—a set of three Arctic P12 Slim fans, which you might already know from HWCooling tests. While they don’t outperform Asus’s original solution, which is tailor-made for the heatsink, they deliver slightly better results than the Noctua low-profile fans—and at a much lower price. Read more “Asus TUF RTX 5070 Ti Deshroud Using 3× Arctic P12 Slim Fans”
Image upscaling technologies have already gained favor with most gamers. Still, there remains a group of opponents who prefer “perfectly” rendered images over those they see as made up by artificial intelligence. With the Radeon RX 9060 XT and AMD’s FSR 4, we’ll show why that view isn’t entirely accurate—and how new algorithms manage to deliver near-native detail from low-res frames with a level of detail comparable to traditional native rendering. Read more “Why FSR 4 Matters in GTA V Enhanced on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT”
A few days ago, I tested how repasting affects the thermals and noise of Asus’s TUF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Today, we’ll take it a step further. We’ll take advantage of the fact that the card’s design allows easy removal of the shroud and and mount different fans directly onto the heatsink—in this case, a pair of Noctua’s classic NF-A12x25. We’ll measure how the noise profile changes while keeping temperatures under load the same. Read more “Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: 2× Noctua NF-A12x25 Deshroud”
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti targets Nvidia card buyers wanting more VRAM without jumping to the much pricier RTX 5080 or 5090. MSI’s Gaming series traditionally delivers premium features and excellent operating characteristics rivaling high-end models, but at a more competitive price. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G Gaming Trio OC Plus stands out among mid-range options with a cooler that runs quiet and has thermal headroom to spare. Read more “MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio OC Plus Review: Picky-Grade”
A few weeks ago, I tested the classic black version of the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070. It stood out for its combination of very good thermals and acoustics and an attractive price. However, one of the fans was lower quality, making the card noisier than it should have been. I decided to retest it with the white version. The good news is that the fan issue didn’t recur. As for overall noise levels, though, there’s still not much improvement. Read more “Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 White O12G Review: Revisited”
As recently reported, major traditional memory manufacturers are ending DDR4 production, leaving only new Chinese firms still in the game. The fears that DDR4 prices could rise as a result—and ironically get more expensive than the newer DDR5 technology are unfortunately coming true. Pricing forecasts now indicate a dramatic spike in DDR4 pricing. And the rise in RAM prices is happening across the board, to a lesser degree. Read more “Memory prices are going up as DDR4 and GDDR6 see sharp increases”
The new AMD Radeon RX 9000 cards with RDNA4 architecture bring higher performance and a suite of technologies to make gaming more enjoyable and improve responsiveness. We’ll focus on the technologies available to gamers and what stands behind names like Anti-Lag 2 or FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR4). The videos show how Anti-Lag reduces latency and how FSR4 boosts frame rates with demanding detail settings. Read more “AMD Radeon RX 9000: Hands-on with RDNA4’s Latest Features”
The prices of the top-tier GeForce RTX 5090 cards are extremely high, so for most gamers, the GeForce RTX 5080 is likely the fastest graphics card they’re seriously considering. With no real alternatives nearby, the price range for the RTX 5080 varies widely. Premium models are pricey, and if you want more than a budget model, you’ll likely end up with a card like the TUF GeForce RTX 5080. Apparently, it should’ve been cheaper, but it’s still a safe bet. Read more “Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC Ed. Review: Willing to Pay?”
Just before Computex, Intel hinted a more powerful gaming graphics card from the “Battlemage” Arc line may be coming, possibly the B770 model or maybe the B780. The company only presented Arc Pro GPUs for AI applications, still using the smaller die from the Arc B580 card, at the show itself, however. But that doesn’t mean earlier rumors were false. It seems the release of a stronger Battlemage card has been confirmed off record. Read more “Faster Intel GPUs coming: Arc B770 in the second half of the year”
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”
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’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”
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