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The NUC Performance 15 has been listed on Asus' website (image source: Asus)

Asus NUC 15 Performance mini PC announced with Arrow Lake-HX CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs

Asus has shown off a new mini PC for power users who need top-shelf hardware. The Asus NUC 15 Performance is essentially a redesigned version of the ROG NUC announced earlier this year.

Anil Ganti, 28 May 2025 16:16

TSMC warns proposed U.S. chip tariffs could threaten its $165 billion Arizona investment. Pictured: TSMC's silicon wafer (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC warns US chip tariffs could derail $165 billion Arizona investment

TSMC has urged the U.S. Commerce Department to exempt chip imports from new tariffs, warning that duties could undercut its $165 billion Arizona expansion and threaten U.S. semiconductor leadership.

Nathan Ali, 27 May 2025 22:53

Acer Predator series gaming laptops. (Image source: Acer)

RTX 5050 laptop GPU clock speeds, TGP confirmed by Acer

Acer will bring its Predator Nitro series laptops with RTX 5050 GPUs as a replacement to the RTX 4050 powered options. While there is no release date as of yet, these RTX 5050 laptop GPUs will vary from 50W to 100W.

Vineet Washington, 27 May 2025 19:04

Memory modules pictured above Nintendo Switch 2 (Image source: Nintendo of America, SK Hynix)

Nintendo may tweak Switch 2 specs to free up more memory and CPU cores for games

The high memory usage of the Switch 2 OS could restrict gaming performance. On the other hand, a developer expects Nintendo to adjust its memory allocation in the future. Switch 2 games could also benefit from fewer CPU cores devo...

Adam Corsetti, 27 May 2025 16:41

The FNGT5 Pro eGPU starts at around $555 in China. Pictured: the external GPU. (Image source: FEVM - edited)

FEVM launches new eGPU with Thunderbolt 5, OCuLink, and up to RTX 4090 Laptop

The FEVM FNGT5 Pro is now available in China. It's a new eGPU that can be equipped with up to the Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop, and in addition to an OCuLink port, it features a Thunderbolt 5 port, which promises improved performance.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 May 2025 13:38

Modified RTX 5090 laptop Time Spy benchmark result: 27,343 points overall and 28,923 for the GPU (Image source: Reddit/u/Pristine_Wing5716)

Modified RTX 5090 laptop beats RTX 4080 desktop in 3DMark thanks to 225W shunt mod

A Reddit user has managed to push the RTX 5090 laptop GPU to 225W with a mod, allowing it to outperform a desktop RTX 4080 in 3DMark’s TimeSpy benchmark - all while staying under 75°C or 167°F.

Anmol Dubey, 25 May 2025 18:35

12 GB should be the new norm for 1080p graphics cards. Pictured - RX 9060 XT presentation slide (image source: AMD)

8 GB GPUs still have a place in the market but they are no longer enough for 1080p gaming in 2025

In a recent X post, AMD's Frank Azor argued that gamers who play at 1080p don't need more than 8 GB VRAM. However, that statement is not entirely correct, and while there is a market for 8 GB GPUs, they should be far cheaper than ...

Anil Ganti, 23 May 2025 09:07

Der8ench active bench table (Image source: YouTube)

Wire View Pro 2, Der8ench active bench table, and Thermal Grizzly's new cooling gear

At Computex 2025, Roman "der8auer" Hartung and his team at Thermal Grizzly showcased a range of forward-thinking hardware tools aimed at power users, diagnostics engineers, and enthusiasts alike. From high-resolution current monit...

Sebastian Jankowski, 23 May 2025 03:13

Nvidia introduced a new "Founders Edition" design for the RTX 5090/5080 this generation. (Image source: Moore's Law Is Dead, Nvidia, edited)

Power-hungry RTX 5080 Super leaks with up to 25% TDP increase over RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 5080 Super leaks have started popping up, giving us a clear look at the possible specs of the GPU. Moore's Law Is Dead has now revealed the potential power draw of the RTX 5080 Super and the final figure is a big i...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 May 2025 16:08

Thermalright plans to enter mini PC market with liquid-cooled AMD Strix Halo systems

All the prototype mini PCs presented at Thermalright's Computex booth feature custom compact liquid coolers, cases with some CNC-ed parts and a frontal display with relevant metrics. The demoed model is equipped with AMD's Ryzen A...

Bogdan Solca, 22 May 2025 15:24

AMD FSR Redstone is exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs. (Image source: AMD)

AMD FSR Redstone promises faster RDNA 4 ray tracing with ML Ray Regeneration and more

AMD has taken the wraps off several new FSR technologies at Computex 2025, including Machine Learning-based Ray Regeneration and Neural Radiance Caching. These new technologies will exclusively be available in the second half of t...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 May 2025 12:04

The RTX 5080 Super will get more VRAM than the RTX 5080 pictured here (image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5080 Super leaked specs highlight 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM and a slight TDP increase

A prolific leaker has revealed important bits about the RTX 5080 Super. It gets 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, a much-needed upgrade from 16 GB, and a TDP of 400 Watts.

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2025 20:05

The Asus Pro WS 3000W Platinum PSU with four 12V-2x6 connectors. (Image source: Asus)

Asus announces 3000W PSU that can power four RTX 5090s

Those looking to power four RTX 5090 GPUs simultaneously can do so with Asus’ new 3000W PSU. The company has not shared pricing or availability yet.

Vineet Washington, 20 May 2025 17:57

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang pushes back on smuggling fears. Pictured: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia CEO dismisses AI chip diversion claims

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears of AI chip diversion, noting the new Grace Blackwell racks weigh nearly two tons and ship as integrated units. He said customers and governments closely monitor regulations, even as critics ...

Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 23:03

Gigabyte puts a GeForce RTX 5090 desktop graphics card into an eGPU enclosure with Thunderbolt 5 (Image source: Gigabyte)

Water-cooled RTX 5090 with Thunderbolt 5: Gigabyte introduces Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box eGPU

Gigabyte has unveiled one of the most powerful eGPUs in the world at Computex. The manufacturer packs a water-cooled Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 into an eGPU enclosure that can be connected to laptops or mini PCs via Thunderbolt 5 in ...

Hannes Brecher, 19 May 2025 21:03

Nvidia opens NVLink Fusion to the wider silicon ecosystem. Pictured: Nvidia's Endeavor office (Image source: Nvidia)

NVLink Fusion extends low-latency computing fabric to third-party CPUs and accelerators

Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion brings its low-latency, high-bandwidth NVLink computing fabric off-chip as a tiny chiplet. It delivers up to 14x the bandwidth of a PCIe lane while preserving memory-semantic access between devices.

Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 19:16

The Asus Prime RTX 5060 8 GB OC is among the many AIB RTX 5060 models that will be on sale. (Image source: Asus, GameStar, edited)

RTX 5060 woes: Hardware Unboxed slams Nvidia for controlling early coverage

Hardware Unboxed, one of the biggest and most trusted reviewers, have warned gamers against buying the RTX 5060 at launch. The harsh criticism stems from Nvidia's attempt at controlling the narrative surrounding the RTX 5060 previ...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 May 2025 15:15

The Intel Arc Pro B50 is positioned as an affordable workstation GPU. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Arc Pro B50 and B60 launch as affordable workstation GPUs with up to 24 GB VRAM

The Arc Pro B50 and Arc Pro B60 are Intel's latest offerings in the category of relatively affordable workstation GPUs. Both offer 16 GB to 24 GB of VRAM at starting prices of $299 and will allow for the creation of systems with u...

Hannes Brecher, 19 May 2025 15:04

Nvidia launches RTX 5060 desktop and laptop Blackwell GPUs. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia launches GB206-based RTX 5060 for $300 along with RTX 5060 Laptop GPUs amidst reviewer consternation for lack of testing drivers

Nvidia has released its entry-level RTX 5060 Blackwell GPU for desktops and laptops at Computex 2025 today. The RTX 5060 uses the same GB206 GPU as the RTX 5060 Ti but with a significant reduction in CUDA core counts. Nvidia has a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 May 2025 14:50

Gamers Nexus discusses Nvidia's manipulation of reviewers and reviews (Image source: Gamers Nexus on YouTube)

Behind the silicon curtain — Nvidia’s media pressure tactics and the fallout from Gamers Nexus

A high-profile editorial by Gamers Nexus accuses Nvidia of using media access as leverage to pressure reviewers into including favorable coverage of features like MFG4X, even on unsupported hardware. The piece highlights a broader...

Sebastian Jankowski, 19 May 2025 06:00

TSMC's 2 nm wafers could get even more expensive (image source: TSMC)

TSMC 2 nm wafers tipped to get a 10% price increase

A new report from Taiwanese media outlet Ctee says TSMC could increase the cost of its 2 nm wafers even further.

Anil Ganti, 19 May 2025 04:50

Nvidia plots Shanghai R&D hub to safeguard Chinese AI chip business. Pictured: the Nvidia Endeavor office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia taps Shanghai R&D hub to bolster $50 billion AI-chip market presence

Nvidia will lease new office space in Shanghai to house a research-and-development hub focused on chip verification, product optimization and sector-specific work such as autonomous-driving research.

Nathan Ali, 18 May 2025 10:17

DOOM Slayer stands atop a battlefield in the official key art for DOOM: The Dark Ages (Image source: DOOM: The Dark Ages, courtesy of Keymailer)

DOOM: The Dark Ages faces crashes on ROG Ally as outdated AMD drivers hinder performance, but recent update shows promise

Id Software's latest DOOM title has reportedly faced significant crashes on Windows handheld gaming PCs, such as the Asus ROG Ally, with outdated GPU drivers cited as the likely cause. A delay in vendor support, coupled with ongoi...

Louise Burke, 16 May 2025 20:17

Three Doom: The Dark Ages themed Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptops up for grabs thanks to MSI's newest giveaway

MSI is giving away three high-end Vector 16 HX AI laptops to celebrate Doom: The Dark Ages. The contest starts now and ends on May 30. Winners will be announced on June 20.

Anil Ganti, 16 May 2025 06:33

A Doom: The Dark Ages themed GeForce RTX 5090 GPU is up for grabs (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia celebrates Doom: The Dark Ages' launch with an RTX 5090 giveaway

A lucky gamer can get their hands on a one-of-kind Doom: The Dark Ages themed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, thanks to Nvidia's latest giveaway. You can enter now, and the last date for participation is May 22.

Anil Ganti, 15 May 2025 20:13

Slim and compact with great performance and long battery life. (Image Source: Acer)

Deal | Refurbished Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Nvidia RTX 4070 slides under $1,000

This is the PHN14-51-79UB model that also features 16 GB LPDDR5X, 1 TB SSD, slim chassis with a quality 14.5-inch IPS 2560 x 1600 display, Thunderbolt 4 connector and microSD card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 15 May 2025 15:39

A future Nvidia GPU could be manufactured by Samsung Foundry (image source: Samsung, edited)

Nvidia reportedly plans to use Samsung Foundry's 2 nm node for an upcoming GPU

A new report from a South Korean media outlet states Nvidia might partner with Samsung Foundry in the coming weeks. Its 2 nm node could use used to manufacture an unnamed GPU.

Anil Ganti, 15 May 2025 07:38

Nintendo Switch 2 shown above dock (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Digital Foundry confirms Nintendo Switch 2 specs with CPU, GPU, and surprising memory allocation details

Digital Foundry has provided the most complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 specs to date. Powered by a custom Nvidia T239 chip, CPU and GPU performance should dramatically improve over the previous handheld. Still, stingy memory all...

Adam Corsetti, 14 May 2025 17:53

RTX 5090 (Pictured) comes with 32 GB VRAM but the RTX 5090D replacement is said to come with 24 GB. (Image source: Nvidia)

Report: RTX 5080 Super/Ti with 24 GB VRAM to arrive end of this year, RTX 5090D replacement being downgraded

Nvidia could release the RTX 5080 Super or RTX 5080 Ti at the end of this year, and the GPU could be the RTX 5090D replacement. The latter was banned in China and is said to be a downgraded version compared its original spec.

Vineet Washington, 14 May 2025 17:20

The MSI Titan 18 HX AI is among the most powerful RTX 5090 laptops on the market. (Image source: MSI, Jarrod'sTech, edited)

RTX 5090 laptop GPU disappoints vs RTX 4090 laptop in 25-game benchmark

The RTX 5090 laptop and the RTX 4090 laptop GPU have been tested in 25 games and the results are rather disappointing for the newer GPU. At 4K and 1440p, the RTX 5090 and the RTX 4090 laptop GPU perform roughly on par, which casts...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 May 2025 15:03

The Serval WS Linux laptop is primarily aimed at engineers, developers, gamers and scientists. (Image source: System76)

System76: Linux laptop Serval WS refreshed with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU

System76, which specialises in Linux devices, is relaunching its Serval WS high-end laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU. The Linux notebook is also getting a better 16-inch display and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU.

Alexander Pensler, 14 May 2025 11:50

Saudi-backed Humain orders tens of thousands of Nvidia and AMD accelerators for a $10 billion AI project. Pictued: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia to ship 18,000 AI GPUs for $10 billion Saudi AI project

Nvidia will deliver 18,000 Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs to power a 500-megawatt AI facility under Saudi Arabia’s new $10 billion infrastructure program.

Nathan Ali, 13 May 2025 22:42

Promotional image for F1 25. (Image source: EA)

F1 25 demands an RTX 5080 for path tracing at 1080p with upscaling

F1 25 can be played in VR and at 1080p with path tracing, both of which demand an RTX 5080. EA has shared detailed specifications for the game and even a 1440p high FPS experience requires at least an RTX 5070 Ti/ RX 6800 XT.

Vineet Washington, 13 May 2025 19:55

Lenovo LOQ and Legion 5 gaming laptops (Image Source: Laptops Direct)

Nvidia RTX 5050 mobile GPU confirmed to get 8 GB VRAM in leaked Lenovo gaming laptop listings from UK retailer site

The LOQ and Legion 5 model specs leaked on the Laptops Direct site both feature 8 GB VRAM. According to previous leaks, the VRAM speeds would be limited to GDDR6 128 bit. Prices for the leaked laptops most likely include European ...

Bogdan Solca, 13 May 2025 17:18

Doom: The Dark Ages takes place before the events of Doom 2016. (Image source: Bethesda)

Doom: The Dark Ages benchmark shows RX 9070 XT matches RTX 5080 as AMD takes lead

Doom: The Dark Ages has been tested with the latest and greatest desktop GPUs like the RTX 5090, the RTX 5080, the RX 9070 XT, and so on. AMD GPUs seem to perform better than their Nvidia counterparts. For instance, at 1440p, the ...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 May 2025 12:24

Nvidia faces financial pressure from US-China AI chip ban, raises product prices. Pictured: Nvidia's Endeavor office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia hikes prices by 5 to 15 percent as export restrictions bite

Nvidia has raised prices on nearly all products—including a 10 percent increase on the GeForce RTX 5090 and 5 to 15 percent hikes across its datacenter modules—to offset a $5.5 billion China loss and higher costs from TSMC.

Nathan Ali, 12 May 2025 22:48

Malaysia’s GPU imports hit record $2.74 billion in April. Pictured: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Malaysia GPU imports jump 3,400 percent amid stockpiling and trans-shipment scrutiny

Official Taiwanese trade data show Malaysia’s GPU inflow has eclipsed last year’s total in just four months, prompting fresh scrutiny of the country’s role in Nvidia’s supply chain and in U.S. export-control policy.

Nathan Ali, 12 May 2025 18:07

A new Intel Arc B580 variant from Maxsun has been spotted online (image source: Maxsun)

Upcoming Intel Arc B580 variant could arrive with a serious VRAM upgrade

The EEC website has shown off multiple new Intel Arc B580 graphics cards. Most of them are from Maxsun, and two come with more VRAM than previously seen on an Arc B580.

Anil Ganti, 12 May 2025 16:16

Asus just released the world’s most expensive gaming GPU, and it's covered in gold (Image source: Asus)

Asus launches gold-plated RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU starting at $7,000

Asus has just launched a graphics card that’s more jewelry than hardware: the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition — a gold-plated GPU priced between approximately $7,000 and $10,600. The card features 6.5 grams of 24-karat gold and...

Andrew Sozinov, 11 May 2025 20:45

RTX Titan Ada Lovelace (Image source: Der8auer on YouTube)

Unreleased Nvidia Titan Ada GPU revealed: The RTX 4090 that never was

Nvidia's unreleased Titan Ada GPU, built on a fully enabled AD102 chip, was designed to surpass the RTX 4090 with superior performance and double the memory. Benchmark tests show it came surprisingly close to the newer RTX 5090 wh...

Sebastian Jankowski, 11 May 2025 18:45

The Acer RX 9060 XT Nitro likely to be priced lower than NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti (Image source: momomo_Us via X)

Acer Nitro RX 9060 XT spotted online ahead of Computex

Acer’s custom Radeon RX 9060 XT Nitro GPU has surfaced online ahead of its expected debut at Computex 2025. The card features a new dual-fan, dual-slot design with three display outputs and a single 8-pin power connector.

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 17:42

Mafia: The Old Country is set in 1900s Sicily. (Image source: Steam)

Mafia: The Old Country PC requirements revealed, not looking good for budget builds

Budget PC gamers will struggle to run Mafia: The Old Country as the PC requirements for even a medium visual experience at 1080p are surprisingly high. Unreal Engine 5 continues to hammer budget builds.

Vineet Washington, 09 May 2025 19:16

The XFX Swift series of Radeon RX 9070 XT (Pictured) and RX 9070 cards has triple fan coolers. (Image source: XFX)

Radeon RX 9060 XT board partner cards prematurely listed on Amazon with higher than expected price tags

The listing for the Radeon RX 9060 XT cards from XFX comes as disappointing news for fans as the cards are priced much higher than expected. The 8 GB variant is priced at $450 while the 16 GB model is priced at $520.

Vineet Washington, 09 May 2025 18:14

The Arc Pro 140T appears set to launch inside workstations like the Dell Pro Max 16, pictured. (Image source: Dell - edited)

Intel Arc Pro 140T appears before Computex 2025 inside refreshed Dell Pro Max 16

Earlier this week, Intel confirmed that it would be introducing new Arc Pro GPUs later this month during Computex 2025. Ahead of this year's computer expo, a refreshed Dell Pro Max 16 has been spotted with one of Intel's new Arc P...

Alex Alderson, 09 May 2025 13:41

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5060 is an overclocked model with a boost clock of 2,595 MHz. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Nvidia accused of suppressing RTX 5060 reviews by withholding final drivers from press

The GeForce RTX 5060 will be on sale this month, at a starting price of $299. However, despite being a next-generation GPU launching in 2025, the card is only going to have 8 GB of VRAM. In what looks like an attempt to contain ne...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 May 2025 18:22

The RX 9070 GRE will only be available from AIBs, as AMD has only released an artistic rendering of the GPU pictured here. (Image source: AMD, Unsplash, edited)

First RX 9070 GRE reviews: 28% faster vs RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB but falls short of AMD’s claims

Initial batch of RX 9070 GRE reviews has now gone online in China and the reported performance of the GPU is noticeably better than the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB. However, the GPU has seemingly failed to live up to AMD's claims of better ...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 May 2025 13:39

The RTX 5090D features the same hardware as the RTX 5090 GPU pictured here. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, Pixabay, edited)

Chinese gamers now have no access to RTX 5090 as Nvidia reportedly halts RTX 5090D sales

Nvidia has allegedly stopped delivering RTX 5090D GPUs in China and has reportedly canceled existing orders. The GPU, which was launched in January 2025, serves as a China-exclusive RTX 5090 counterpart with lower AI performance.

Fawad Murtaza, 06 May 2025 14:20

PNY RTX 5060 Overclocked comes with a dual-fan cooler and an all-black design. (Image source: Best Buy)

PNY RTX 5060 listed on Best Buy for $300 following through with Nvidia’s suggested starting MSRP

PNY RTX 5060 follows through with Nvidia’s suggested starting price for the RTX 5060. Best Buy has a listing for the PNY RTX 5060 Overclocked for $299.99 and this GPU comes with a slight OC to the boost clock speed.

Vineet Washington, 05 May 2025 19:46