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The Framework 16 just got a new variant (image source: Framework)

Framework 16: Modular laptop gets even more customizable with new CPU and GPU options

The Framework 16 laptop has been refreshed with new CPUs from AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series. They can now be paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 on top of the existing Radeon RX 7700S option.

Anil Ganti, 26 Aug 2025 19:50

Nvidia unveils photonics switches to scale AI networks with millions of GPUs

Nvidia is pushing data center networking into the optical era with Spectrum-X Photonics Ethernet and Quantum-X Photonics InfiniBand. By co-packaging optics with switch chips, the company promises massive bandwidth, lower power use...

Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2025 08:28

Nvidia AI technology is shown (Image source: Nvidia Blog with edits)

Gamers Nexus YouTube channel at risk after Nvidia AI GPU smuggling video prompts copyright strike

One of the most-followed YouTube channels among PC hardware enthusiasts is facing a crisis. Bloomberg accuses Gamers Nexus of copyright infringement over a clip of President Trump speaking. Bloomberg's rival video about Nvidia AI ...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Aug 2025 18:04

ASRock's L-shaped 12V-2x6 cable with green pins. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock’s new L-shaped PCIe 12V-2x6 cable with an NTC sensor aims to eliminate melting

Following the first Radeon RX 9070 XT with a 12VHPWR connector experiencing melting pins on the power cable at the GPU end, ASRock has released a new cable with an NTC sensor. The sensor is meant to communicate with an ASRock PSU ...

Vineet Washington, 25 Aug 2025 16:56

Nvidia Rubin architecture taped out with six chips at TSMC, marks major platform overhaul

Nvidia has taped out six Rubin architecture chips at TSMC, featuring 3nm N3P chiplets, HBM4 support, and 4x reticle design. This comprehensive platform overhaul covers GPUs, CPUs, networking, and silicon photonics.

Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2025 20:17

FugakuNEXT sets Japan’s path to zetta scale (Image source: RIKEN)

FugakuNEXT: Japan’s $740 million supercomputer aims for zetta-scale performance with Nvidia GPUs

RIKEN, Fujitsu and Nvidia are joining forces on FugakuNEXT, Japan’s next flagship supercomputer. Targeting 600 EFLOPS FP8 and a hundred-fold performance boost over Fugaku, the system combines new Fujitsu CPUs and Nvidia GPU accele...

Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2025 00:28

Nvidia pitches new B30 chip to Washington for China, with 80 percent of Blackwell's peak performance

Nvidia has submitted its new B30 AI GPU variant to U.S. officials, aiming for approval to ship to China with reduced performance. The chip is said to deliver up to 80 percent of full Blackwell capability, but political hurdles, Be...

Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2025 00:11

China tells tech giants to halt Nvidia H20 orders after US "addicted" insult

Beijing has quietly tightened pressure on tech giants to scale back Nvidia H20 chip purchases after U.S. comments angered senior officials.

Nathan Ali, 22 Aug 2025 11:57

White PC case with side panel and mesh front showing internal components and cooling fans. (Image source: Anthony Roberts / Unsplash)

Linux gaming in 2025 shows big gains as Radeon 9070 XT hits 196 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 while RTX 5080 delivers 163 FPS

A YouTuber benchmarked AMD’s Radeon 9070 XT and Nvidia’s RTX 5080 across Windows 11 and Linux. Tests in more than 10 games show Linux gaming in 2025 coming surprisingly close to Windows performance.

Anmol Dubey, 21 Aug 2025 08:42

Nvidia readies new Blackwell-based accelerators tailored for China under US export limits

Nvidia is reportedly designing new Blackwell-based accelerators for China, including the B30A and RTX 6000D, tuned to stay just below U.S. export thresholds.

Nathan Ali, 21 Aug 2025 07:04

The Asus ROG NUC (2025) now comes in RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 laptop GPUs. (Image source: Asus)

Asus releases cheaper ROG NUC (2025) gaming mini-PCs globally with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 GPUs

Asus has now released cheaper ROG NUC (2025) gaming mini-PCs globally. Now available with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPUs, the Asus ROG NUC (2025) also comes with a choice of Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and C...

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2025 19:11

More features will soon be revealed for the Nvidia App. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Latest Nvidia App beta enables global DLSS overrides while the RTX 4000 GPUs now support Smooth Motion

Nvidia App now includes global override toggles for frame gen models, Super Resolution models and Transformer models, making it easier for gamers with huge game libraries to enable DLSS features all at once. It also adds support f...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Aug 2025 22:40

Steam Deck OLED (top) and Lenovo Legion Go S (bottom). (Image source: Valve and Best Buy, edited)

Nvidia upgrading GeForce Now with RTX 5080 GPUs bringing higher frame rates to Steam Deck, Legion Go S

GeForce Now Ultimate subscribers will now get the benefits of RTX 5080 GPUs including DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, 90 Hz game streaming on Steam Deck OLED, and 120 Hz on Legion Go S. Prices for the subscription remain unchanged.

Vineet Washington, 19 Aug 2025 19:26

GPU and other electronic components typically cost more in Europe due to the inclusion of Value-Added Tax (VAT) in retail pricing. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Nvidia officially reduces RTX 50 pricing by up to 10% in Europe, RTX 5090 now EUR 230 cheaper

Nvidia has officially decreased the prices of some RTX 50 series GPUs in Europe. The RTX 5090 has experienced the biggest price cut, as it now commands a EUR 2,099 price instead of the former EUR 2,329. However, Nvidia hasn't cut ...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Aug 2025 11:42

Nvidia Gamescom 2025 banner showing new DLSS 4 games (Image source: Nvidia, Gamescom with edits)

Nvidia announces DLSS 4 games including Borderlands 4, with Resident Evil Requiem boasting path tracing

Nvidia has revealed which titles will see improved performance or more convincing lighting. Borderlands 4 and Resident Evil Requiem will join a list of over 175 DLSS 4 games and apps. Other releases like Directive 8020 and Fate Tr...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Aug 2025 21:30

Nvidia brings voice-driven NPCs and a new RTX Remix particle system to Gamescom

Nvidia is outlining two new updates at Gamescom: ACE, for local, voice‑driven NPC dialogue, and RTX Remix, which brings a particle editor for improved effects across 165 older PC games. Both features will be available in September...

Anubhav Sharma, 18 Aug 2025 21:30

Nvidia expands Project G‑Assist with plug‑in hub, leaner model, and wider RTX support

Nvidia is updating Project G‑Assist with a leaner on‑device model, broader RTX support, and a mod.io Plug‑In Hub. It streamlines PC tasks, adds voice/text controls, and showcases recent hackathon demos and new third‑party integrat...

Anubhav Sharma, 18 Aug 2025 21:30

Asus now offers the ROG NUC (2025) with RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 laptop GPUs. (Image source: Asus)

Asus refreshes ROG NUC (2025) gaming mini-PC with cheaper Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 GPUs

Asus has refreshed the ROG NUC (2025) after releasing it and the NUC 15 Performance globally earlier this month. This time, the company has started offering cheaper ROG NUC (2025) variants that sacrifice CPU and GPU performance fo...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2025 16:22

Nvidia amplifies op-ed claiming H20 export ban failed to slow China’s AI push

Nvidia shared an op-ed arguing U.S. export controls on its H20 GPUs curtailed American influence without halting China’s AI progress.

Nathan Ali, 17 Aug 2025 18:40

Multi-core champion: MSI Crosshair A17 HX

Bye-bye CPU limitation: The MSI Crosshair A17 HX rocks thanks to AMD's Ryzen 9 8940HX

Although its Zen 4 architecture means the Ryzen 9 8940HX isn’t the latest processor on the market, its performance, especially in multi-core benchmarks, is more than impressive. This turns the CPU into a unique selling point for t...

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2025 04:39

Good gaming laptop, but expensive: The Aorus Elite 16

One of the best RTX 5070 laptops is pretty pricey: Aorus Elite 16 review verdict

Paying over €2,000 for a gaming laptop with only 8GB of VRAM is a tough ask, but Gigabyte is trying it anyway. Therefore, we summarize our review findings and the pros and cons of the Aorus Elite 16.

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2025 04:27

HP's Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L, the latter pictured, desktops have received some juicy upgrades. (Image Source: HP)

HP upgrades Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktops with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Nvidia RTX 5090 options, Omen 35L Stealth Edition available for RGB haters

HP is upgrading its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktop PCs with AMD Zen 5 processors up to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D together with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics up to the RTX 5090. HP is also introducing an Omen 35L Stealth Editi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2025 20:24

The ROG NUC (2025) is gradually making its way to more markets after its January 2025 debut. (Image source: Asus)

Asus officially releases ROG NUC (2025) gaming mini-PC in more markets with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU

Asus has officially released its latest ROG NUC gaming mini-PC in more markets. Sold as the Asus ROG NUC (2025), the mini-PC has now reached the UK and the Eurozone with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an Nvidia Ge...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 14:24

The GeForce RTX 50 and RTX 50 Super series are anticipated to launch in the same calendar year. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super series pricing leaks with more memory for the same money

Nvidia is expected to take the unusual step of refreshing the GeForce RTX 50 series before the end of the year with a series of Super-branded graphics cards. Now, early pricing information has emerged online that points to Nvidia ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 12:13

Asus ROG Strix G18 G814 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 with the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is too expensive at €2300

The Asus ROG Strix G18 is a large 18-inch gaming notebook that offers a powerful AMD processor and a good IPS screen. Priced at 2300 Euros, however, you only get the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, which does not really suit t...

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Aug 2025 09:27

China-linked social media account scrutinizes Nvidia’s H20 AI chips as regulators probe alleged “backdoors”. Pictured: Nvidia's H100 GPU (Image source: Nvidia)

China-linked social media account escalates criticism of Nvidia H20 AI chips over alleged backdoor

A state-linked Chinese social media account has accused Nvidia’s China-only H20 AI chips of being unsafe and containing hardware “backdoors,” claims Nvidia denies.

Nathan Ali, 12 Aug 2025 19:02

The Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 non-XT model featured here is a rather small card. (Image source: Technosaurus on YouTube, edited)

New affordable RX 9060 slays RTX 5050 in gaming while reportedly matching RTX 5060

The newly launched Radeon RX 9060 GPU has been pitted against the RTX 5060, RTX 5050, and the RX 9060 XT in a series of gaming and 3DMark tests. The latest affordable Radeon GPU manages to soundly beat the RTX 5050, offering equal...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2025 11:27

Close-up of a DIY RTX 4090-powered handheld gaming PC, running Cyberpunk 2077. (Image source: Qīngchén DIY on bilibili)

DIY RTX 4090 handheld PC can run AAA games at 120 fps with the GPU staying at 72 °C

Not only is an RTX 4090 mobile chip-powered handheld possible, it’s here. This DIY creation shows that playing demanding AAA games at max settings while on the go might be more achievable than you think. The full build and its per...

Anmol Dubey, 12 Aug 2025 09:33

Leak reveals strict Switch 2 dev kit requirements and suggests console's specs include DLSS 3.1

A Nintendo partner has shared details on how the company approves the use of dev kits. New Switch 2 games must showcase smooth, high-resolution graphics or features like GameShare. Previously unconfirmed, LynxByte Games also ident...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Aug 2025 17:47

It is unclear whether Nvidia will offer the GeForce RTX 5090D V2 as a Founders Edition variant, GeForce RTX 5090 FE pictured. (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5090D V2: Higher than expected pricing revealed for Nvidia's unusual RTX 5090 variant

According to new reports, Nvidia is days away from officially launching the third graphics card bearing GeForce RTX 5090 branding. While the card's MSRP is expected to match that of previous RTX 5090 releases, the GeForce RTX 5090...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2025 14:55

The Science Advisor to the President explained that they have not approached Nvidia or AMD. An Nvidia facility pictured. (Image source: Nvidia)

The US exploring tracking chips to prevent them from getting to China

There have been prohibitions in place to export chips to China. Now, the Science Advisor to President Donald Trump commented that it has been explicitly advised to include location tracking technology in chips.

Daniela Morales Soler, 08 Aug 2025 13:12

Chuwi Gamebook with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Chuwi ventures into gaming - powerful notebook with AMD Ryzen 9 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU reviewed

With the Gamebook, Chuwi enters the gaming notebook market for the first time - and relies on powerful hardware: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX meets an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. The test shows how well the interaction works,...

Sebastian Bade, 08 Aug 2025 12:01

Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition. (Image source: Asus)

Asus and Noctua team up for the quietest RTX 5080

Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition is a chunky four-slot GPU but is touted as the quietest air-cooled card in its class. It is a triple-fan card with three 120 mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans.

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 17:37

No backdoors or spyware: Nvidia fiercely rejects US proposal for export chips

Following a three-month-ban, Nvidia got the green light to sell its H20 chips to China last month. But the chipmaker is once again in rough waters as it has come under the scrutiny of the Cyberspace Administration of China, follow...

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 08:35

Side-by-side image of Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and RTX 3060 12 GB graphics cards (Image Source: Product images via Gigabyte and MSI. Composite created by Anmol Dubey via Notebookcheck).

YouTuber benchmarks RTX 5050 vs RTX 3060 12GB in 50+ fames in $250 GPU face-Off

YouTuber Daniel Owen just benchmarked the RTX 5050 against the RTX 3060 12 GB across more than 50 games, testing everything from native 1440p to DLSS at 1080p. If you’re wondering how these two budget GPUs stack up in 2025, the vi...

Anmol Dubey, 06 Aug 2025 11:40

Steam’s July 2025 hardware survey: AMD reaches 40 percent CPU share while Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs gain ground (Image source: Steam)

Steam survey sees AMD CPUs exceed 40 percent, Intel dip below 60 percent

Valve’s July 2025 hardware and software survey reveals AMD CPUs now power over 40 percent of participating PCs, while Intel falls below a 60 percent share for the first time since 2020.

Nathan Ali, 03 Aug 2025 20:51

China questions Nvidia H20 AI GPU security; firm denies backdoor. Pictured: Nvidia's H100 GPU (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia rejects China’s H20 GPU security concerns amid renewed US export controls

China’s cyberspace regulator has asked Nvidia to clarify whether its H20 accelerator contains hidden tracking or “backdoor” functions. Nvidia insists no such mechanism exists.

Nathan Ali, 03 Aug 2025 06:42

A screengrab of Mafia: The Old Country (image source SteamDB)

Nvidia GeForce driver 580.88 offers DLSS4 for Expedition 33 and Mafia: The Old Country while extending Windows 10 support to 2026

Nvidia's latest driver comes with a host of fixes and DLSS4 support for a variety of titles in addition to a mammoth 62 new monitors that received G-Sync compatible certification from Team Green.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Aug 2025 22:48

The 2025 Lenovo ThinkPad workstation lineup (source: Lenovo/ITMedia)

Powerful Nvidia RTX Pro laptops incoming: Lenovo Japan teases ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 with RTX 5070 and 2025 ThinkPad P series

Better late than never: Lenovo is finally going to release their 2025 workstation lineup. Their Japanese branch teased the upcoming lineup, which includes the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with the Nvidia RTX Pro 5000, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1...

Benjamin Herzig, 30 Jul 2025 22:35

The Nvidia N1X has been spotted online again (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia N1X Windows-on-Arm chip shows up on FurMark

Nvidia's N1X has shown up on another benchmarking platform after its Geekbench debut. It doesn't perform at full potential, as expected from pre-production samples.

Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2025 21:04

AMD Radeon graphics card with triple-fan cooling and multiple display outputs including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C (Image source: Notebookcheck)

RDNA 5 leak hints at $500 RTX 5080 rival powering next-gen Xbox console as Nvidia and Intel stumble

Moore’s Law Is Dead podcast reveals AMD’s April 2027 GPU roadmap, Strix Halo expansion, N1X delays to 2026, and deep Intel layoffs under Lip-Bu Tan. It also teases Nintendo’s Switch 2 OLED prototype and a major shift in Intel’s s...

Anmol Dubey, 29 Jul 2025 20:34

Underground repair shops keep Nvidia’s banned AI GPUs alive in China. Pictured: Nvidia H100 NVL GPU (Image source: Nvidia)

Gray-market repairs for banned Nvidia H100 and A100 GPUs surge in China

Shenzhen workshops are quietly repairing gray-market Nvidia H100 and A100 accelerators banned under Washington’s export restrictions. With GPUs running flat-out in AI clusters and failure rates climbing, repair jobs fetching up to...

Nathan Ali, 28 Jul 2025 14:20

Lisuan 7G100 GPUs debut: TrueGPU architecture targets RTX 4060-class performance (Image source: Lisuan Technology)

Lisuan’s 6 nm domestic GPUs rival RTX 4060 performance, driving China’s gaming and AI self‑sufficiency

Lisuan Technology has unveiled a new self-sufficient, domestically produced 6 nm GPUs under its TrueGPU Tiantu architecture, offering 24 TFLOP/s compute, intelligent multitasking, NRSS upscaling and SR-IOV support for gamers and A...

Nathan Ali, 27 Jul 2025 10:21

Intel 14A might get two major clients in Apple and Nvidia (image source: Intel)

Apple and Nvidia shaping up to be potential clients for Intel's 14A node

A new report suggests Nvidia and Apple might use Intel 14A as a second source for some of their chip needs. Nvidia will use it for some 'low-end' GPUs, and Apple for its M series of laptop processors.

Anil Ganti, 26 Jul 2025 18:45

Huawei's CloudMatrix 384 stakes a claim in China’s high-performance AI race. Pictured: Huawei's Atlas 900 AI cluster (Image source: Huawei)

CloudMatrix 384: Huawei's 384-chip AI cluster challenges Nvidia amid US export curbs

At WAIC Shanghai, Huawei unveiled CloudMatrix 384: a system of 384 Ascend 910C accelerators connected via a proprietary "super-node" interconnect, designed to rival Nvidia's GB200 NVL72 platform.

Nathan Ali, 26 Jul 2025 17:02

Nvidia's upcoming N1X laptop CPU has shown up on Geekbench again (pictured: Nvidia DGX Spark mini-PC and motherboard; image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia N1X GPU specs revealed by Geekbench listing

The Nvidia N1X's GPU has been tested on Geekbench's OpenCL benchmark. Its score is lacklustre due to it running at a slow clock speed.

Anil Ganti, 25 Jul 2025 18:43