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FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 7000 Launched, APUs Will Get Lite Version

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

In May, AMD announced that FSR 4.1 AI upcaling is coming to Radeon RX 7000 and later also RX 6000 graphics cards. It was supposed to be due next month for X 7000, but AMD went and launched it this week possibly due to the launch of Valve’s Steam Machine, which uses GPUs from the Radeon RX 7000 series. And furthermore: Official FSR 4.1 should work better than the leaked FSR4 libraries that could previously be used unofficially. Read more “FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 7000 Launched, APUs Will Get Lite Version” »

Advanced Shader Delivery on AMD: No more waiting for compilation

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Gamers definitely know the experience: You want to launch a game, but it starts to compile shaders, which can take several minutes. The reason is that shaders have to be built from code specifically for your hardware. And the compilation must be repeated after every GPU driver update, so you can end up seeing this waiting screen quite frequently. But Windows is now getting an improvement that should largely eliminate this waiting. Read more “Advanced Shader Delivery on AMD: No more waiting for compilation” »

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans now also available in black

Cooling, Fans, News | | Ľubomír Samák

For users who do not like the original brown-and-beige color scheme, Noctua is releasing NF-A12x25 G2 fans in the chromax.black variant. This combines more visually attractive styling with the exceptional aerodynamic properties associated with top-tier positions in charts measuring relative airflow per unit of noise. Yes, the foundation remains the highest possible cooling performance at the lowest possible noise level. Read more “Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans now also available in black” »

Dynamic frame generation in DLSS 4.5 to launch in three weeks

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

In January, Nvidia announced DLSS 4.5—a new version of AI upscaling for games with a new AI model and improved frame generation. This can insert up to five artificial frames between two real frames rendered by the game (meaning a sixfold increase of displayed frames). However, the more interesting part may be the addition of a dynamic mode that allows the number of generated frames to be switched on the fly. Read more “Dynamic frame generation in DLSS 4.5 to launch in three weeks” »

A look ahead, or a small forecast for 2026

News | | Editors

This year (2026) will be a “cooling” one in terms of activities on the website. That means a broader focus (than so far) on cooling-related topics, especially fan testing. That is our plan, and you will see the reality for yourselves. In addition, there is HWCooling Techtour ’26—conferences at secondary schools, which represent a major responsibility and commitment going forward as well. What is not on our roadmap? Idleness. Read more “A look ahead, or a small forecast for 2026” »

Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Master: What’s the fourth fan’s benefit?

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Some tower CPU coolers use two fans. The front one pushes air into the fin stack and a rear fan pulls it through. This push–pull setup improves the efficiency of heat removal from the heatsink and can lower temperatures by a few degrees. You’ll find the same idea in the new generation of graphics cards from Asus and Gigabyte. Here, we look at how a fourth fan affects noise levels and temperatures on the Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Master 16G. Read more “Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Master: What’s the fourth fan’s benefit?” »

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB: Price Feels Dated

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

When the RTX 5060 Ti launched, we tested one of Gigabyte’s cheaper Eagle models. Today we’re looking at the better-equipped RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC from the same manufacturer. It uses a larger cooler and is quieter at the same temperatures. The price uplift over the base models is modest, and prices across brands are nearly identical. Even so, it faces stiff competition from Radeons, which are highly attractive alternatives. Read more “Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB: Price Feels Dated” »

GeForce RTX 6090? Nvidia reveals first next generation Rubin GPU

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

You may have noticed that while Nvidia keeps its gaming GPU roadmap under wraps and avoids talking about it ahead of launches, it does the opposite with AI server GPUs. Those are often unveiled up to a year before release—Grace CPUs were announced two years early. Now these two approaches may have converged. Despite Blackwell only having debuted this year, Nvidia has already announced the first GPU of the follow-up architecture, Rubin. Read more “GeForce RTX 6090? Nvidia reveals first next generation Rubin GPU” »

Asus TUF RTX 5070 Ti: A Closer Look at Thermal Paste Effects

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

We don’t typically disassemble graphics cards in our reviews—and for good reason. Once you take one apart, it’s hard to get it to behave exactly like it did in its original state, especially after replacing the factory thermal paste. With manufacturers who don’t skimp on thermal paste, repasting may not bring any improvement at all. In detailed measurements, we’ll look at how different paste and mounting pressure affect the card’s behavior. Read more “Asus TUF RTX 5070 Ti: A Closer Look at Thermal Paste Effects” »

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC 8GB: 8 GB Is Tight

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The GeForce RTX 5060 and 8 GB RTX 5060 Ti have come under the heaviest fire in Nvidia’s new RTX 50 series. Still, many customers go for them – whether by choice or budget. If you’re among them, pay attention: Gigabyte’s RTX 5060 Gaming OC doesn’t try to impress with lighting effects, but for a small extra cost, it offers excellent performance thanks to a large heatsink allowing unobstructed airflow through half of the card. Read more “Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC 8GB: 8 GB Is Tight” »

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB OC: If cheaper…

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti appeals to gamers who don’t need top-tier cards but aren’t on a tight budget and don’t want to worry about running out of memory in games for the next few years. With 16 GB of GDDR7, it’s great not only for gaming but also for running local AI models. Asus once again relies on a solid design in its TUF model, with a massive cooler that keeps it quieter under load in Q mode than most graphics cards on the market. Read more “Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB OC: If cheaper…” »

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC Review: Budget Tier

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Nvidia skipped the RTX 4050 in its GeForce RTX 40 lineup, leaving only the aging RTX 3060 and 3050 as budget options. The new GeForce RTX 5050 replaces both and adds modern features and standards. It’s the weakest—but also the cheapest—Blackwell-architecture card and can run every game at lower resolutions without without major sacrifices in image quality. That said, its price still makes the RTX 5060 the more attractive choice. Read more “Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC Review: Budget Tier” »

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” »