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Nvidia claims that the internet is full of misinformation about RTX 50 series graphics cards. The manufacturer has clarified that no GPUs face retirement because of higher memory prices. Also, other sources reveal that Nvidia is taking measures to insulate Blackwell cards during the crisis.

A new leak has suggested that GPU supply to board partners will be reduced from Nvidia, and the most obvious reason is AI-induced memory shortages. This also puts the introduction of RTX 50 Super series GPUs within this year in question.

Nvidia is adding a fresh batch of games to GeForce NOW this week (Jan 12 - Jan 18), and the list includes a newly released zombie title along with several well-known games.

Thunderobot has shared new details about its lightweight gaming laptop. Equipped with an OLED display and Intel's new Core Ultra 9 386H processor, the Thunderobot Zero Air also delivers up to 160 W performance thanks to its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, despite weighing less than 1.6 kg.

Dell could be preparing multiple Windows laptops with the Nvidia N1X ARM APU, as a Dell 16 Premium laptop of exactly that flavor has appeared online. The N1X is rumored to bring 10 CPU cores and more than 6,000 CUDA cores.

Digital Foundry, Hardware Unboxed, and other reputable sources are singing the praises of Nvidia's latest & greatest gaming monitor advancement and its elimination of sample-and-hold blur. It's not perfect, but motion has reportedly never been clearer on a flat panel.

HP’s Omen 16L gaming desktop, first unveiled at CES 2025, is now available with a newer Nvidia RTX 5000-series GPU at a reduced price. The compact pre-built pairs a modern Intel Core Ultra processor with updated graphics hardware, positioning it as a notable value option in its segment. With a sizeable discount currently in place, the Omen 16L stands out as an interesting choice for buyers considering a compact gaming desktop.

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest yearly convention where companies showcase new consumer hardware like laptops, CPUs, and more. However, for AMD and Nvidia, CES 2026 was all about AI. In fact, according to calculations done by 3DCenter, AMD and Nvidia almost abandoned gaming and mentioned "AI" quite a lot.

Competition like the Legion Pro 5i can’t match the sub-$1200 price of the Omen Max 16. The RTX 5070 Ti graphics card elevates the HP laptop to a higher performance tier. Memory constraints sour the gaming laptop deal somewhat, but a Ryzen AI 7 350 processor provides a cost-effective solution.

Nvidia’s new G-Sync Pulsar technology combines advanced variable refresh rate syncing with CRT-inspired backlight strobing to deliver motion clarity that the company claims rivals a theoretical 1000 Hz display on 360 Hz LCD monitors. Early hands-on CES impressions describe a marked reduction in perceived motion blur and eye strain, positioning G-Sync Pulsar as a potential new standard for competitive FPS gaming on supported 1440p, 360 Hz IPS panels.

It’s looking increasingly likely that the RTX 50 Super series may never ship. A fresh rumor claims Nvidia has told third-party manufacturers that the release is on hold indefinitely. With high memory prices and a shortage, Nvidia prefers to allocate any spare VRAM to its AI solutions.

MSI has already previewed the Raider Max 16 HX during CES 2026. Additionally, the company has teased the release of two cheaper options, including an AMD variant that will match its Max counterpart with an optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.

Asus has unveiled a cheaper version of the TUF Gaming A14 after presenting an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 model yesterday. For 2026, Asus will offer an AMD Gorgon Point and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060-backed variant too, which is visually indistinguishable from its Strix Halo counterpart.

Lenovo has unveiled a bunch of new gaming products at CES 2026, and the LOQ 15APH11 is one of them. This affordable laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 250, which can be paired with up to an Nvidia RTX 5060. It starts at $1,299.

The Lenovo LOQ 15IPH11 is another affordable gaming laptop that has been unveiled at CES 2026. It can be configured with up to the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H from the Panther Lake lineup and Nvidia RTX 5060.

Lenovo has refreshed the IdeaPad Pro 5i, and as showcased at CES 2026, the new model can be equipped with up to the Core Ultra X9 388H CPU from the Intel Panther Lake lineup and Nvidia RTX 5060. Its starting price is $1,699.

The Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition has been refreshed at CES 2026, and the new laptop is powered by Intel Panther Lake. Lenovo is offering the option to equip it with up to Core Ultra 9 386H and Nvidia RTX 5070. The starting price is $1,899.99.

The Lenovo Legion 7a, a 16-inch gaming laptop with an OLED display and the latest Ryzen AI 400 CPUs, has debuted at CES 2026. The laptop weighs less than 2 kg (4.4 lbs.) and brings an RTX 5060 in the top SKU. A large 84 Wh battery keeps the lights on.

Spying with James Bond in 007 First Light could challenge lower-end machines. Newly released recommended system requirements list a high amount of RAM for 1080p/60fps gameplay. A memory shortage resulting in higher costs have made upgrading PC specs a frightening prospect.

Tesla's boast that its future AI5 chip will run inference 10x cheaper than Nvidia's Blackwell architecture was pretty shortlived. The next-gen Nvidia Rubin AI platform offers a tenfold reduction in costs per token.

Nvidia's latest DLSS 4.5 upscaling now uses a 2nd gen Transformer model that promises improved visual fidelity. While all RTX GPUs can leverage DLSS 4.5 super resolution, older RTX 20 and RTX 30 series cards may suffer a performance penalty owing to lack of FP8 and FP4 units in their Tensor cores. Also on offer is dynamic multi-frame generation up to 6x on RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs.

Alienware has unveiled the 18 Area-51 gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 200HX CPUs and RTX 50-series GPUs. Designed for up to 280 W of total power, it features upgraded Cryo-Chamber cooling, an 18-inch 300 Hz display, and desktop-class connectivity.

The Alienware Aurora 16X is a new 16-inch gaming laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra HX processors and RTX 50-series GPUs. It offers a 240 Hz OLED display, Cryo-Chamber cooling, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a lighter chassis for portable gaming setups.

Dell has introduced a range of new products at CES 2026, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is among them. This gaming laptop can be equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 200HX series processor and Nvidia RTX 5090.

Asus has unveiled the ROG G1000 desktop, equipped with a tri-zone airflow chassis, up to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Nvidia RTX 5090 support, a 420 mm AIO cooler, X870 motherboard, and tool-less upgrade-focused design.

The HyperX Omen 15 is a new 15-inch gaming laptop with a modern 16:10 aspect ratio display. Available as up to a 2.8K OLED panel, the 16:10 display is complemented by a choice of next-gen AMD and Intel processors and a trio of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs.

The HP Omen 16 has returned with a flurry of AMD and Intel processor options. Also sporting up to a 165 Hz OLED display, 64 GB of RAM and an 83 Wh battery, the 16-inch gaming laptop utilises a redesigned Omen Tempest Cooling system too to limit thermal throttling.

MSI has unveiled a new Stealth 16 AI+ Copilot+ PC at CES 2026 powered by the latest Intel Pather Lake-H Core Ultra 9 386H, up to a 125 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, and up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM. The Stealth 16 AI+ now comes with a new Cooler Boost Intra Flow designed for the thin chassis while also featuring a QHD+ 240 Hz OLED panel, Wi-Fi 7, and up to a 90 Whr battery.

The HP OmniStudio X AIO has been refreshed, and the new model of the AiO is set to pack a "next-gen" Intel CPU, possibly from the Panther Lake lineup. It will be paired with an Nvidia RTX 5050 discrete GPU and up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM.

Some retailers may soon stop selling Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs altogether. A German distributor has placed order limits on the RTX 5070 Ti, while the more expensive RTX 5090 becomes scarcer. With inflated memory prices and shortages, GDDR7 VRAM used in graphics cards is harder to obtain.

Hardware Unboxed has revealed the worst GPUs of 2025. The cards listed by the outlet are primarily those with 8 GB of VRAM. Interestingly, the RTX 5080 has also made the list due to its value proposition and performance.

An Nvidia RTX 5090 is a dream purchase for many buyers, but it also carries risks. A gamer's account adds to the GPU’s troublesome track record after the attached cable caught fire. Critics believe the 12V-2x6 connector failed to handle the immense power draw, but a subpar PSU may also be a factor.

Asus is facing criticism after refusing to replace a $4,000 limited-edition ROG Matrix RTX 5090 whose misaligned 12VHPWR power connector allegedly prevents proper seating and could jeopardize the card’s 800W performance. The company maintains the off-center connector is intentional and part of the original design, effectively pushing the affected buyer toward a return rather than a warranty claim.

Intel and Nvidia are officially developing x86 chips for future Windows laptops. Intel Serpent Lake architecture could be a result of this partnership. RedGamingTech claims that Intel could use an Nvidia RTX iGPU for the Serpent Lake APUs.

Nvidia GeForce Now is about to impose 100-hour monthly limits on all gamers. For the most active users, purchasing additional time will make subscription fees skyrocket. A new comparison shows whether they are better served by building a gaming PC, even with DDR5 RAM prices at record highs.

Thunderobot has confirmed that its Asus ROG NUC 2025 rival will be available internationally. Called the Thunderobot Mix G2, the gaming mini-PC does one better than Asus' alternative with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, too.

I put my Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition's touchscreen to the ultimate test: using it exclusively for a week. Can it really replace your traditional mouse? Find out the pros, cons, and surprising results.

In a recent discussion on the Broken Silicon Podcast, veteran memory industry executive Dave Eggleston breaks down the key forces driving the current RAM supply crunch. He explains how the industry is reacting to massive memory procurement deals, how demand shifts are tightening DRAM availability, and what these pressures could mean for upcoming consumer hardware.

The Trump administration just made China's AI development efforts much easier by allowing exports of high-end Nvidia chips. It still wants a cut of the profits, though, while China is not so certain it wants Nvidia chips.

Asus has officially denied that it recalled the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090, contrary to reports last week. The company said it adjusted the GPU’s shipment schedule to improve the product.

Minisforum’s MS-02 Ultra introduces a larger chassis, stronger expandability and support for high-end components. Early independent testing explores how the system performs with a dedicated GPU installed, highlighting both its compact design advantages and a few notable behavioural changes under load.

Two versions are currently available: the MX5000B-XA is the high-end solution with up to 40.62 TFLOPS FPP and 24 GB GDDDR7 VRAM, whereas the MX500B-QA is the entry-level solution with up to 9.19 TFLOPS FPP and only 6 GB GDDR7 VRAM. Aetina will also introduce MX400B and MX2000B modules in early 2026.

Zotac may be inventing excuses to deny warranty coverage of an RTX 5070i graphics card. A gamer filed an RMA due to a noisy fan, but the company claims the GPU is beyond repair. Referencing PCB scratches that appear minor, Zotac proposes binning the pricey RTX 50 series card.

Nvidia’s Half-Price Holiday sale is now on, allowing gamers to pay 50 percent less for the first month for premium GeForce Now memberships. The cloud platform is also adding games, including Hogwarts Legacy and the first Activision titles available through Ubisoft+ in December.

Another unfortunate GPU scam has left a user with rocks instead of a brand-new RTX 5080. The purchase was made form Best Buy who seem to have washed their hands off the complaint.

Weak, weaker, Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation? This GPU may be the runt of the litter, but it still provides a valuable boost over the integrated GPU solutions from AMD and Intel. We tested it for the first time in the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6.