The 8GB model of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has faced heavy criticism. Nvidia reportedly even tried to prevent reviews. Tests eventually confirmed that while 8GB is still sufficient for many tasks, an increasing number of games and scenarios now demand more, limiting the GPU’s usability. That’s when reports surfaced that AMD might have reconsidered its plans and possibly cancelled the upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT model with 8GB memory. Read more “Rumored Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB cancellation is false, it’s coming”
Category: Graphics
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming OC Review: Quiet on Cue
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”
Radeon RX 9070 GRE officially unveiled, only for China for now
Reports of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE delay have turned out to be untrue, as this graphics card does appear to be launching now as the third model of the RDNA 4 generation. And it’s official: AMD has posted the specifications on their website, and listings have appeared for pre-order in initial retail outlets. However, for the time being, the launch is limited to China making the card a region-exclusive product, at least temporarily. Read more “Radeon RX 9070 GRE officially unveiled, only for China for now”
Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Review: Great, but Pricey
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”
Radeon RX 6500: A new 55W TDP graphics card quietly launched
Not much has been happening in the realm of the cheapest graphics cards. The last newcomer was the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, which did represent a significant step back in performance compared to the original version, but it was also a 70W card not requiring auxiliary power. Something similar might now be emerging from AMD, although it’s still unclear whether this new basic low-power card will be widely available in stores. Read more “Radeon RX 6500: A new 55W TDP graphics card quietly launched”
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti PCIe Lanes Problem: Do You Have This Issue?
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?”
Navi 48 XL: AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE specs revealed
Last week, the specs for the Radeon RX 9060 XT leaked – a card that will likely be AMD’s main competition for Nvidia’s freshly launched GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 and is expected to go on sale in early June. But in the meantime, AMD may release another graphics card – the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which could fill the gap just below the RX 9070. And the specs for this card have now also been leaked. Read more “Navi 48 XL: AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE specs revealed”
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB Review: Small but Mighty
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”
DXR 1.2: New tech for better ray tracing graphics performance
Ray tracing graphics, alongside upscaling and similar “more FPS” tricks, has been the main trend in games in recent years. Although ray tracing is commonly associated with Nvidia’s RTX marketing brand, it’s actually built on the DirectX API: DirectX Ray Tracing, or DXR, which launched before GeForce RTX. This technology is now getting a major upgrade to version DXR 1.2, which will bring new capabilities as well as better performance. Read more “DXR 1.2: New tech for better ray tracing graphics performance”
AMD planning RX 9070 GRE: Cheaper RDNA 4 with 12GB VRAM?
When the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT launched, AMD confirmed Radeon RX 9060 XT coming in the second quarter. That card is expected to use the Navi 44 chip with just 128-bit bus and 2048 shaders, leaving a large gap between it and the Radeon RX 9070. Lack of a 192-bit card also means no graphics that could offer an affordable option thanks to 12GB VRAM. It seems there’s a new SKU coming to fill this gap – the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Read more “AMD planning RX 9070 GRE: Cheaper RDNA 4 with 12GB VRAM?”
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim SOC Review: Top of the Line
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
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
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”
Cooperative Vectors in DirectX to use Blackwell Neural Shaders
Nvidia recently talked new features for GeForce graphics cards – primarily the RTX Remix modding platform leaving beta and first games using Nvidia ACE. The company has another announcement: Neural Shaders, one of the architectural innovations in Blackwell GPUs, will be coming to DirectX. Microsoft is adding a Cooperative Vectors function to this API, which GeForce RTX 5000 series will support precisely through their Neural Shaders. Read more “Cooperative Vectors in DirectX to use Blackwell Neural Shaders”
Asus Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 OC Ed. Review: Extreme AiO
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”








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