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An RTX 2060 in 2022 with 12 GB of VRAM could be a reality. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA ponders GeForce RTX 2060 re-release with 12 GB VRAM to paper over RTX 30 scarcity

NVIDIA still cannot produce enough RTX 30 series cards to satisfy demand, a year on from the announcement of the RTX 3070, RTX 3080 and RTX 3090. With availability expected to be non-existent throughout 2022, NVIDIA will fill the ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2021 16:56

These are the slowest and fastest GeForce RTX 3060 laptops you can currently buy

After testing over nearly 20 different laptops with the same GeForce RTX 3060, some are definitely faster than others by as much as 25 percent. It might be a good idea to see which ones to avoid if you're in the market for the fas...

Allen Ngo, 11 Sep 2021 17:54

Intel Arc Alchemist DG2 SOC1 will take on the RTX 3070 and RX 6700 XT in the US$500 segment. (Image Source: Moore's Law is Dead)

Intel Xe DG2 Arc Alchemist to have Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT firmly in sight at US$500 while being relatively uncontested in the US$100-150 segment

A leaked Intel slide indicates that the company's upcoming DG2 Arc Alchemist GPU could be targeting the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT at the high end at the US$500 mark while looking to compete with the GTX 165...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Sep 2021 14:10

The GeForce RTX 40 series cards could command astronomical prices. (Image source: Nvidia/RTX 3090 in picture - edited)

RTX 4090 gets restrictive US$2,999 MSRP in unofficial Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series price predictions list

Expectations are high for the Lovelace GeForce RTX 40 series of graphics cards from Nvidia, and it seems price predictions are similarly high. There have been a few suggestions that the top-end GeForce RTX 4090 card could end up b...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Sep 2021 11:57

Also available with other display alternatives: The MSI GE76 Raider 11UH

MSI GE76 Raider 11UH: Gaming laptop receives subtle improvements

Instead of just equipping the GE 76 Raider 11UH with a new CPU, MSI has also introduced small innovations that aren't immediately noticeable.

Mike Wobker, 11 Sep 2021 06:45

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20 GB of VRAM is very different from the 12 GB card of the same name. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: Details about 20 GB VRAM cards revealed by BIOS leak

NVIDIA may have released the RTX 3080 Ti as a 12 GB card, but it and AIBs were developing 20 GB cards. A leaked BIOS has confirmed a few aspects about the unreleased variant, including its ludicrous 450 W power limit.

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2021 18:43

NVIDIA will replace the GeForce RTX 30 SUPER series quickly. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 SUPER and GeForce RTX 40 series rumoured to both launch in 2022; AMD RDNA 3 cards arriving during Lovelace release window

Rumour has it that NVIDIA is planning to release two new GeForce RTX generations in 2022, leaving the GeForce RTX 30 series as the only option for a while yet. Reputedly, NVIDIA's RTX 30 SUPER 'Ampere Refresh' will debut first, an...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 15:02

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH with Ryzen 5000: Mid-range laptop almost reaches high-end level

High-end laptops are often exciting, innovative, and high-quality. However, not many users are willing to spend several thousand Euros for a laptop. This makes upper mid-range laptops like the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH interestin...

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Sep 2021 22:29

The NUC X15 Laptop Kit will be available in five configurations. (Image source: Intel)

Intel's reference gaming laptop arrives as the NUC X15 Laptop Kit with up to a Core i7-11800H and a GeForce RTX 3070

Intel has silently pushed the NUC X15 Laptop Kit out the door, its first reference gaming laptop. The NUC X15 has Tiger Lake processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs and up to a 240 Hz display.

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2021 20:02

Delivers good performance for little money: The Gigabyte G5 KC

Gigabyte G5 KC: Surprisingly good for its low price

Besides the high-end Aero models, Gigabyte also offers budget gaming laptops. One of them is the G5 KC, which scores points with good performance and a low price.

Mike Wobker, 04 Sep 2021 22:20

The GeForce RTX 3050 may be terrible, but this $699 USD Dell G15 laptop sale makes it actually worth considering (Source: Dell)

Deal | The GeForce RTX 3050 may be terrible, but this $699 USD Dell G15 laptop sale makes it actually worth considering

The RTX 3050 is ultimately a budget graphics card meaning users shouldn't be paying anything more than budget prices. For $700 USD, the Dell G15 is a decent alternative to older GTX 1650 or GTX 1660 Ti laptops.

Allen Ngo, 04 Sep 2021 05:38

Goodbye Kepler, hello Ada Lovelace! (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia 510.06 WSL graphics driver bids farewell to Kepler, features next gen compiler for Ada Lovelace RTX 4000 GPUs

Even though the INF files do not mention most of the GTX 700 Kepler cards anymore, this version still supports the old GK100 functions and runtimes are still compatible with SM 3.x. Additionally, the preview version integrates new...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Sep 2021 19:21

Poor soldering bricked some EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 cards, not a bad fan controller. (Image source: EVGA)

EVGA discovers that poor craftmanship is to blame for its bricked NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 cards

A few weeks ago, some EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 started dying after running Amazon's new game New World. It turns out that Amazon is not to blame, nor is a faulty fan controller.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2021 18:48

The Asus Zenbook 14X comes with a choice of 2.8K or 4K OLED panels with an ultra-fast refresh rate. (Image: ASUS)

The ASUS Zenbook 14X continues the company's push towards OLED panels for its laptops

ASUS is continuing its trend towards fitting its new mid to higher end laptops with OLED displays. Its new Zenbook 14X, which comes in both standard and convertible configurations, are fitted with high resolution OLED panels that ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Sep 2021 08:51

Friendly reminder that Max-Q is still alive and very real despite Nvidia dropping the brand

Nvidia killed the Max-Q brand earlier this year as the manufacturer deemed it more confusing than it was helpful to consumers. However, the core concept of Max-Q and all of its advantages and drawbacks remain on the latest GeForce...

Allen Ngo, 29 Aug 2021 20:46

Gigabyte's latest 2021 deals. (Source: Gigabyte)

Deal | Get up to US$900 off a Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED laptop before returning to school

Gigabyte has announced 2021 back-to-school deals on select hardware from its premium gaming brands and series, AORUS and Aero included. These discounts are mainly found on Newegg or Amazon, and may involve up to US$900 on certain ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2021 16:09

Mislabeled or reality? Still waiting for confirmation. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards with 20 GB VRAM spotted in Russia, might only be some mislabeled models

While the labels are clearly stating 20 GB, there is nothing else attesting to the actual VRAM capacity of these cards. These are probably some mislabeled models that still pack 12 GB, but just imagine the ridiculous prices asked ...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Aug 2021 14:27

Nvidia may launch an RTX 3090 Super variant later this year. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Rumor | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Super with 10,752 CUDA cores and 400 W+ TDP rumored to launch later this year

Nvidia may introduce an RTX 3090 Super later this year to probably counter Intel's upcoming Xe-HPG Alchemist GPU launch in early 2022. The RTX 3090 Super is expected to be based on the GA102 core and will feature 10,752 CUDA cores...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Aug 2021 11:34

Xiaomi is tipped to launch the Mi Notebook Pro and Ultra in India soon

Xiaomi is now rumored to have new laptops to introduce to the Indian market. The Mi Notebook Pro and Ultra are slated to be 14- to 15.6-inch devices that go up to 3.2K in terms of display resolution. However, they may differ in te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2021 23:24

A rogue finger glove caused temperature spikes in this GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition card. (Image source: u/antonyjeweet)

NVIDIA accidentally leaves a finger glove sandwiched in a new GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 struggles to keep its VRAM temperatures in check anyway, with the GA102-based card shown to exceed temperature thresholds in stress tests. However, NVIDIA left a finger glove inside a Founders Edition c...

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2021 13:01

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 in review: 16-inch all-rounder with good battery life

First place among GeForce MX450 laptops

Lenovo's slim all-rounder offers a well-rounded feature set: A Core i5 processor, the GeForce MX450 GPU, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and an NVMe SSD. This is complemented by good battery life, and a 16-inch display (2560x160...

Sascha Mölck, 23 Aug 2021 21:33

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 in review: Compact QHD gaming laptop

Acer Nitro 5: QHD gaming for $1,699

The Ryzen 7 5800H APU and the GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all modern games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch display (2560x1440 pixels, IPS, 144 Hz). Due to the low TGP, the GPU performs below its potential. The laptop offer...

Sascha Mölck, 23 Aug 2021 21:14

Only suitable indoors: The HP Envy 17 cg1356ng

HP Envy 17 cg1356ng: A multimedia office allrounder

The Envy 17 cg1356ng would really be well-suited for its targeted usage, if it weren't for the very reflective display causing some limitations in where it can be used.

Mike Wobker, 22 Aug 2021 00:53

The DLSS Swapper tool helps users to easily switch between older and newer DLSS 2.0 libraries (Image source: @beeradmore)

Nifty DLSS Swapper tool makes it easy for users to swap between the latest DLSS 2.0 libraries in games that have yet to be updated

A small tool developed by @beeradmore makes it significantly easier for NVIDIA RTX graphics card owners to run games with the latest DLSS libraries, potentially improving in-game image quality and performance.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Aug 2021 15:41

Asus has launched a new Nvidia GeForce GT 730 variant

Asus silently resurrects the Kepler-based GeForce GT 730

Asus has revived the nearly seven-year-old Nvidia GeForce GT 730. Its key specs include 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM, 384 CUDA cores and four HDMI 1.4 ports. Information about its price and availability is unknown for now.

Anil Ganti, 20 Aug 2021 12:35

CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed Nvidia might not be able to keep up with graphics card demand

Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards will continue to be scarce till the end of 2022

In a recent earnings call, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company would have trouble keeping up with demand for its GeForce RTX graphics cards. The shortage will likely continue till the end of 2022, the statement adds.

Anil Ganti, 19 Aug 2021 19:48

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition features a box that doubles as a mixing deck. (Image: Asus)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition features a DJ mixing deck built into its packaging

Asus has launched a special edition of its ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. The new device is the result of a collaboration with DJ Alan Walker and features a DJ mixing deck built into the packaging along with some other unique des...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Aug 2021 13:09

The GeForce RTX 3050 appears to be absolutely abysmal at ray tracing even though RT is literally in its name

RTX 3050? More like GTX 3050. Nvidia introduced the "RTX" moniker to imply real-time ray tracing capabilities and acceleration, but the GeForce RTX 3050 is looking worse than even the GTX 1660 Ti.

Allen Ngo, 17 Aug 2021 21:34

NVIDIA's LHR algorithm debuted on the GeForce RTX 3060. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 LHR graphics cards receive a 40% crypto mining performance boost with updated tool

NVIDIA's Lite Hash Rate algorithm has been broken again, but not by the company itself this time. Instead, a new version of NBMiner has improved the mining performance of GeForce RTX 30 LHR cards by up to 40%, bringing them closer...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2021 13:39

The GeForce RTX 40 series is expected to be NVIDIA's first GPUs with multi-chip modules. (Image source: Pure PC)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series mass production to start in the middle of 2022

According to new reports, NVIDIA's Hopper architecture could tape out at the start of 2022, or late 2021 at an early estimate. Meanwhile, mass production of GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs is expected to start in the middle of next yea...

Alex Alderson, 16 Aug 2021 19:07

When do we finally get the Dell XPS 15 with AMD Ryzen CPUs?

We just reviewed the brand-new Dell XPS 15 9510 with Intel's Tiger Lake-H processor. The performance is not bad, but AMDs current Ryzen CPUs are just more efficient and would leave more headroom for more powerful GPUs.

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Aug 2021 10:45

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro - the bright display brings some excitement

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro in our test - Not only the display is exciting

The Legion 5 Pro from Lenovo shows many of the characteristics that make a good gaming laptop. The QHD display in the 16:10 format that is very bright at 522 cd/m² was excellent in our test. The CPU and GPU in the Legion appear to...

Marc Herter, 15 Aug 2021 02:22

Intel 11th gen CPU (left) paired with the GeForce RTX 3050 GPU (right)

Yikes, the brand new GeForce RTX 3050 is slower than the GTX 1660 Ti and RTX 2060

On the lookout for your next budget gaming laptop? Then you may want to skip the 8 nm GeForce RTX 3050 and just consider the 12 nm GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2060 instead. Not only are these older options faster, but they are likely to be...

Allen Ngo, 13 Aug 2021 15:48

NVIDIA has designed the RTX A2000 as a compact and frugal graphics card for workstations. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA RTX A2000 is the most compact and frugal Ampere graphics card to date

NVIDIA has unveiled a new workstation graphics card that is not only small, but also economical. As such, even compact computers can benefit from NVIDIA's most advanced technologies, including AI acceleration through dedicated Ten...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2021 20:33

The prices of NVIDIA Ampere cards continue to drift towards MSRP. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices continue to drop, but AMD Radeon RX 6000 cards are on the rise again

The downward trend of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices continues, having seemingly peaked sometime in May. By contrast, the cost of AMD Radeon RX 6000 series cards is rising, excluding the RX 6600 XT. Unfortunately, AMD and NVI...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 18:36

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NVIDIA ponders GeForce RTX 2060 re-release with 12 GB VRAM to paper over RTX 30 scarcity

87% Lenovo ThinkBook 16p in laptop review: A crowd-pleaser if you're ready for some compromises

88% Maingear Vector Pro MG-VCP17 laptop review: 165 W GeForce RTX 3080 for ultrathin size

These are the slowest and fastest GeForce RTX 3060 laptops you can currently buy

Intel Xe DG2 Arc Alchemist to have Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT firmly in sight at US$500 while being relatively uncontested in the US$100-150 segment

RTX 4090 gets restrictive US$2,999 MSRP in unofficial Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series price predictions list

MSI GE76 Raider 11UH: Gaming laptop receives subtle improvements

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: Details about 20 GB VRAM cards revealed by BIOS leak

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 SUPER and GeForce RTX 40 series rumoured to both launch in 2022; AMD RDNA 3 cards arriving during Lovelace release window

86% MSI GE76 Raider 11UH in review: High-end gaming laptop offers fast 360 Hz display

83% Lenovo Legion 5 15 G6 AMD Review: Affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH with Ryzen 5000: Mid-range laptop almost reaches high-end level

Intel's reference gaming laptop arrives as the NUC X15 Laptop Kit with up to a Core i7-11800H and a GeForce RTX 3070

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH review: Ryzen 5000 laptop with large 120 Hz LCD

Gigabyte G5 KC: Surprisingly good for its low price

Deal | The GeForce RTX 3050 may be terrible, but this $699 USD Dell G15 laptop sale makes it actually worth considering

Nvidia 510.06 WSL graphics driver bids farewell to Kepler, features next gen compiler for Ada Lovelace RTX 4000 GPUs

EVGA discovers that poor craftmanship is to blame for its bricked NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 cards

The ASUS Zenbook 14X continues the company's push towards OLED panels for its laptops

81% Gigabyte G5 KC in review: Upgradeable gaming laptop

Friendly reminder that Max-Q is still alive and very real despite Nvidia dropping the brand

88% HP ZBook Studio 15 G8 Laptop Review: More Options Than Ever Before

Deal | Get up to US$900 off a Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED laptop before returning to school

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti cards with 20 GB VRAM spotted in Russia, might only be some mislabeled models

Rumor | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Super with 10,752 CUDA cores and 400 W+ TDP rumored to launch later this year

Xiaomi is tipped to launch the Mi Notebook Pro and Ultra in India soon

NVIDIA accidentally leaves a finger glove sandwiched in a new GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition

First place among GeForce MX450 laptops

Acer Nitro 5: QHD gaming for $1,699

HP Envy 17 cg1356ng: A multimedia office allrounder

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 in review: 16-inch all-rounder with good battery life

83% Asus ROG Strix G17 G713QE laptop review: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti drags down a great system

Nifty DLSS Swapper tool makes it easy for users to swap between the latest DLSS 2.0 libraries in games that have yet to be updated

Asus silently resurrects the Kepler-based GeForce GT 730

82% Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 in review: Compact QHD gaming laptop

82% HP Envy 17 cg1356ng review: A large multimedia laptop

Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards will continue to be scarce till the end of 2022

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition features a DJ mixing deck built into its packaging

The GeForce RTX 3050 appears to be absolutely abysmal at ray tracing even though RT is literally in its name

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 LHR graphics cards receive a 40% crypto mining performance boost with updated tool

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series mass production to start in the middle of 2022

When do we finally get the Dell XPS 15 with AMD Ryzen CPUs?

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro in our test - Not only the display is exciting

82% Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: RTX 3080 can only develop to a limited extent

81% Acer Nitro 5 AN517-53 review : Affordable gaming laptop with RTX 3050

Yikes, the brand new GeForce RTX 3050 is slower than the GTX 1660 Ti and RTX 2060

87% Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 review: A gaming laptop with a bright 165-Hz display

The NVIDIA RTX A2000 is the most compact and frugal Ampere graphics card to date

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices continue to drop, but AMD Radeon RX 6000 cards are on the rise again

87% Almost an XPS 16: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 laptop review

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