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Deal | HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 drops to $1,279

Apart from the processor, RAM and dGPU that already offer great value for the discounted price, the laptop also comes with a sub-par 144 Hz 16-inch IPS display that is relatively dim with lower color gamut. Additionally, while the...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jun 2025 15:26

The RTX 5090DD is a China-only variant of the RTX 5090 shown here (image source: Notebookcheck)

GeForce RTX 5090DD: Nerfed RTX 5090D variant specs revealed by new leak

Nvidia has yet another RTX 5090 variant lined up for the Chinese market. The RTX 5090DD will use a slightly different GB 202 GPU and cut down on VRAM.

Anil Ganti, 18 Jun 2025 13:28

The ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 supports Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 and various versions of Windows 11. (Image source: Lenovo)

ThinkStation P3 Tiny: Lenovo previews new Gen 2 workstation with Intel Arrow Lake processors, Nvidia RTX GPUs and Linux support

Lenovo has finally upgraded the ThinkStation P3 Tiny with a Gen 2 edition. Launching later this month, the new workstation can be configured with a choice of Intel Arrow Lake processors and Nvidia RTX GPUs with support for various...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2025 15:21

There is unlikely to be an RTX 5050 Founders Edition design like the one for the RTX 5090. (Image source: Nvidia)

Upcoming RTX 5050 GPU to match RX 9060 XT in one key aspect

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 for desktops is reportedly incoming with the GB207 Blackwell GPU under the hood. Details regarding the specs of the GPU have been slowly coming out over the past weeks and we now know the type of VRAM t...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Jun 2025 14:46

The ROG NUC 2025 will now start with a Core Ultra 275HX and an RTX 5070 Ti for ~$2,561. (Image source: Asus)

Asus announces cheaper ROG NUC 2025 gaming mini-PCs with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 GPUs

Asus has updated its ROG NUC 2025 lineup with two cheaper SKUs. Still configured with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, the Asus ROG NUC 2025 will soon be available with less built-in storage or a much cheaper Nvidia GeForce ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2025 15:23

Nvidia's corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California. (Image source: Nvidia via Reuters)

Nvidia offers up to $180,000 to attract Taiwan’s top tech talent

The chipmaker is increasing recruitment for its second R&D center on the island, offering competitive pay and bonuses to experienced specialists.

Anton Avdyushkin, 04 Jun 2025 21:36

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 in comparison with RTX 5090 laptops. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5090 laptops in comparison: Where does the Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 rank?

Yet again another laptop with an RTX 5090, namely Gigabyte's Aorus Master 16. This brings the total of reviewed gaming laptops with the 5090 to over 10. Which is the most powerful of them all and where does the Master 16 rank?

Christian Hintze, 04 Jun 2025 12:05

RX 9080 XT ES speculation (image source: @MooresLawIsDead YouTube)

AMD RX 9080 XT ES engineering sample could rival RTX 5080 Super

A newly leaked engineering sample from AMD, informally dubbed the RX 9080 XT ES, could challenge NVIDIA's upcoming RTX 5080 Super according to a report by Moore's Law Is Dead. Although the card is not confirmed for release, the en...

Sebastian Jankowski, 31 May 2025 06:12

XMG Neo 15 laptop connected to an external water cooling unit while running the game Control. (Image source: XMG/Reddit)

Reddit user considers trading RTX 4060 laptop for used RTX 3080 Ti model: Cites performance and VRAM gains

A Reddit thread comparing a used XMG Neo 15 with an RTX 3080 Ti to a newer Asus TUF A15 with RTX 4060 has sparked debate around mobile GPU performance. Community comments focused on the 3080 Ti’s higher VRAM and stronger benchmark...

Anmol Dubey, 30 May 2025 21:20

Pictured: Steam Deck running Oblivion via GeForce Now (Image Source: Alex Wätzel from Notebookcheck)

Nvidia's GeForce Now plays near flawlessly with crisp visuals on Steam Deck

Nvidia's native Steam Deck app boasts great performance and low input lag for any tier on GeForce Now. We take a deep dive in a review of the app in addition to an installation guide; from Balatro to Monster Hunter to all the way ...

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 29 May 2025 15:00

Asus has designed the ROG NUC 2025 to be used vertically just like its predecessor. (Image source: Asus)

Asus releases ROG NUC 2025 gaming mini-PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080

Asus has finally released the ROG NUC 2025 ahead of its full global launch later this year. Available for ~$3,475 at current exchange rates, the Asus ROG NUC 2025 should deliver massive performance gains over last year's model tha...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2025 17:27

Nvidia's new gaming APU might launch next year. A supposed die shot and overview of features. (Image source: Moore's Law is Dead on YouTube)

Nvidia’s 120 Watt gaming laptop APU shown off by new leak

A new leak from Moore's Law is Dead shows off an upcoming Nvidia APU for gaming laptops. It is tipped to arrive sometime between Q4, 2025 and Q1, 2026.

Anil Ganti, 28 May 2025 06:04

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

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

Oracle commits $40 billion to Nvidia chips for OpenAI’s first U.S. “Stargate” data center (Image source: Nvidia)

Oracle signs $40 billion deal for 400,000 Nvidia GB200 chips to power OpenAI’s Texas super-hub

Oracle will lease a vast new data center in Texas equipped with 400,000 Nvidia GB200 chips, forming the core of OpenAI’s Stargate program.

Nathan Ali, 25 May 2025 01:08

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

Nvidia allegedly tried to use its employees as leverage to influence Gamers Nexus' content. (Image source: Gamers Nexus on YouTube)

Gamers Nexus vs Nvidia: GN to fully investigate Nvidia's "shady" and "underhanded" business dealings

After ripping Nvidia for the company's attempts at controlling the narrative, Gamers Nexus has announced that it is opening a full investigation into Team Green's business practices. Describing them as "shady" and "underhanded", G...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 May 2025 12:06

Promotional image of laptops featuring RTX 50 series GPUs. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 50 series laptop GPUs can now reach higher TGPs following fix from Nvidia

The latest driver update from Nvidia seems to have fixed the low TGP issue plaguing several RTX 50 series laptop GPUs. The fix was listed in the changelog for the update and seems to bring slightly higher TGP and clock speeds.

Vineet Washington, 21 May 2025 16:23

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 in advanced talks to invest in photonic quantum computing startup PsiQuantum. Pictured: Nvidia's Endeavor office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia considers investing in photonic quantum startup PsiQuantum

Nvidia is in advanced talks to take a stake in PsiQuantum, a start-up building photonic quantum computers, after PsiQuantum’s $750 million funding round valued it near $6 billion.

Nathan Ali, 20 May 2025 16:43

Asus' latest ROG Zephyrus G14 model should be available in the US starting next month. (Image source: Asus)

Asus reveals cheaper ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptops to undercut existing models

Asus only started selling the GA403 versions of the ROG Zephyrus G14 a few months ago. Nonetheless, the company has refreshed its popular 14-inch gaming laptop with cheaper options that should start at $1,799 in the US by virtue o...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2025 15:30

The Switch 2 console will be released in the US on June 5. (Image source Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 shortages to be addressed with more 8nm Nvidia chips made by Samsung

Nintendo is leaning on its Switch 2 console chip suppliers as it is behind on its production quota and can't address all the pending demand. It now aims to churn out 20 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2026 with the help of Sams...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 May 2025 14:23

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

Asus TUF Gaming A16 now offers Krackan Point and RTX 5060 options

Asus refreshes TUF Gaming A14 AI with AMD Krackan Point and 105 W RTX 5060 Laptop graphics

Asus is introducing a refreshed TUF Gaming A16 AI at Computex 2025. The new TUF Gaming A16 now gets an AMD Krackan Point Ryzen AI 7 350 APU and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop graphics. Other features including the overall bu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 May 2025 21:57

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

Nvidia's next big AI bet: Cloud-connected humanoid robots

Nvidia is envisioning a world where everything that moves would be robotic at some point in the future. The first steps towards this include Nvidia's foundational cloud-to-robot computing platforms for physical AI such as the Isaa...

Bogdan Solca, 19 May 2025 17:41

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

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

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

The H20 chip cannot be modified further, confirmed Nvidia. Nvidia headquarters. (Image source: Nvidia)

CEO of Nvidia confirms that the next chip for China will not be a Hopper

The company had presented the H20 as a less powerful version that could be exported to China, however, it was curbed as well. The company analyses how to move forward.

Daniela Morales Soler, 17 May 2025 18:21

Doom: The Dark Ages is the third instalment in the series that started with Doom (2016). (Image source: Nvidia)

Doom: The Dark Ages available on GeForce Now for Performance and Ultimate members

Doom: The Dark Ages is the latest instalment in the series and is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, as well as cloud streaming via GeForce Now. Nvidia has added four more games to the streaming portfolio with Microsoft Flight Sim...

Vineet Washington, 15 May 2025 16:14

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

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

Zotac's mini-PC line-up for Computex 2025 is stacked with powerful options. (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac previews its first AMD Strix Halo mini-PC with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 Ti options in tow

Zotac has previewed a new set of Magnus mini-PCs powered by desktop-class Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Joining the Magnus One and Magnus EN is the Magnus EA, which swaps Intel processors and Nvidia GPUs for AMD's Ryzen AI Ma...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2025 16:22

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