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LTT won't be publishing a standalone RTX 5060 Ti review video. (Image source: Linus Tech Tips on YouTube)

"They dumped on us": Linus Tech Tips blasts Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti launch

Linus Tech Tips has published a scathing critique of Nvidia's marketing, launch strategy, and review embargo for the RTX 5060 Ti. For instance, Nvidia allegedly failed to provide timely documentation and GPU drivers which gave LTT...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Apr 2025 10:43

PlayStation 5 Pro (pictured) has 60 compute units and the rumored PS6 handheld is said to come with less than 40. (Image source: PlayStation)

New leaks hint at PlayStation 6 handheld's capabilities, could be faster than Xbox Series S

PlayStation 6 handheld could outperform the Xbox Series S but it is much less performant than the PS5. It is, however, expected to run PS5 games natively.

Vineet Washington, 15 Apr 2025 16:52

Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti will be available via most board partners in stock and overclocked versions. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti officially announced, starting at $379, RTX 5060 coming in May

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB starts at $379 and the 16GB model starts at $429. Both stock and overclocked versions will be available from board partners starting April 16.

Vineet Washington, 15 Apr 2025 16:16

Due to potential RTX 5060 Ti unavailability, gamers might need to buy older GPUs like the MSI RTX 4060 Ti pictured here. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Unsplash, edited)

Gamers can't catch a break: The RTX 5060 Ti may launch with low stock and higher street prices

Two RTX 5060 Ti SKUs are said to go on sale starting April 16th. However, when the 8 GB and 16 GB variants of the RTX 5060 Ti do go on sale, gamers can find themselves facing low stocks and higher prices. This has been a theme wit...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Apr 2025 09:51

We might see some compact RTX 5060 Ti cards with only two fans like the Gigabyte Windforce RTX 4060 Ti pictured here. (Image source: Gigabyte, Unsplash, edited)

RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB performance leaks out ahead of reviews: RTX 50 GPU to perform 20% better than RTX 4060 Ti

Nvidia is expected to unveil the RTX 5060 Ti in 8 GB and 16 GB VRAM configurations. However, before the official announcement and the reviews have gone online, the performance of the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has leaked. The leaked figure...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Apr 2025 10:38

Zotac Gaming Nvidia RTX 5070 Solid graphics card (Image source: Zotac)

The Nvidia RTX 5070 is the latest Blackwell GPU to suffer a melted power cable and damaged connector

The Nvidia RTX 5090 isn't the only Blackwell graphics card with power-related concerns. On social media, an RTX 5070 owner alarmed readers with images of a melted power cable. Although these examples are rare, a load balancing iss...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Apr 2025 02:04

A PNY RTX 5080 GPU purchased from Walmart at a marked down price lower than MSRP. (Image source: CPrizzy on Reddit)

Lucky Walmart shoppers getting RTX 50 series GPUs below MSRP

Walmart’s online only policy for RTX 50 series GPUs seems to be creating a loophole where lucky customers are able to grab the latest cards at prices lower than MSRP. A couple of such cases have been reported on Reddit.

Vineet Washington, 10 Apr 2025 17:57

There was a $100 price difference between the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB and 16 GB SKUs. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Newly leaked RTX 5060 Ti price is pleasant surprise but US trade tariffs could spoil the fun

Lower-than-expected RTX 5060 Ti prices for the 8 GB and 16 GB VRAM variants have now leaked. Unlike the RTX 4060 Ti 8/16 GB, the two RTX 5060 Ti SKUs are apparently only $50 apart. However, the end-consumer price of the GPU could ...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Apr 2025 12:58

The 2025 Razer Blade 16 will be available later this year in an RTX 5060-powered configuration.

Lenovo RTX 5050 laptop joins LG Gram Pro 16 and Razer Blade in early entry-level Nvidia leaks

Despite Nvidia's radio silence about the existence of entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 and 5060 GPUs, LG, Lenovo, and Razer have already — seemingly by accident — confirmed next-gen RTX 5050 and 5060 upgrades for their entry-level gam...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Apr 2025 03:30

The Asus TUF A16 weighs 2.188 kg (4.82 lbs). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus TUF Gaming A16 is powerful and long-lasting all-AMD gaming laptop which is now $400 less than list price

The Asus TUF Gaming A16 laptop with a Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, a Radeon 7700S GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 16-inch display is currently retailing for under $800 at Best Buy. Thanks to plenty of gaming performance, extensive upgradability o...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Apr 2025 19:16

A burnt 12VHPWR PSU cable and the power connector on the GPU. (Image source: Roachard on Reddit. Edited)

Another RTX 5090 power connector reportedly burns leaving damaged PSU cable

Another case of a burnt RTX 5090 power connector has been reported. The card was running at stock settings and the PSU cable was stock as well.

Vineet Washington, 07 Apr 2025 17:56

Zephyr drops gorgeous all-metal RTX 4070 Sakura Snow X (Image source: Zephyr)

GeForce RTX 4070 gets premium all-metal makeover in Zephyr's Sakura Snow X

China-based GPU manufacturer Zephyr has unveiled the GeForce RTX 4070 Sakura Snow X, a compact graphics card featuring a fully CNC-machined aluminum shroud and integrated I/O bracket. Designed for small form factor builds, the car...

Andrew Sozinov, 05 Apr 2025 22:16

RTX 5060 Ti gaming PCs have leaked via Newegg and Best Buy. (Image source: Newegg)

Leaked Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti pre-built PC prices paint pitiful picture for penny-pinching players

Multiple retailers have seemingly leaked upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti pre-built PCs, and it seems as though gamers will be paying high prices for Nvidia's entry-level gaming GPUs, especially if they want the conven...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Apr 2025 00:55

The mobile RTX 5090 has a lot in common with the desktop RTX 4070 Ti series, pictured when it comes to performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

GeForce RTX 5090 laptops perform almost identically to a desktop RTX 4070 Ti Super

Gaming performance with the flagship mobile RTX 5090 is closer to an upper midrange last generation GPU for desktop PCs. While somewhat disappointing, the power savings with the newer mobile chip arguably make up for it.

Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2025 23:24

The RTX 5060 Ti is expected to debut in a few days (image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5060 Ti price leaks: $499 for 16 GB variant

A new leak says the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti will not get a price increase over its last-gen counterpart. There will be two SKUs this time, one with 8 GB VRAM and the other with 16 GB.

Anil Ganti, 04 Apr 2025 11:56

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 sold-out on Amazon

How to buy a gaming GPU in 2025: Subscribe to Amazon Prime, apparently

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 and AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs are finally becoming more widely available on Amazon, but only because Amazon is seemingly taking steps to deter scalpers from buying 2025's best gaming GPUs. One such...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Apr 2025 03:25

Sometimes, a downgrade can fix things. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia 572.XX drivers are causing stability issues for RTX 4000 and RTX 3000 GPUs in new games

Game developers now openly acknowledge that the newer 572.XX drivers cause frame drops and stuttering in games like inZoi and The First Berserker: Khazan for RTX 4000 / 3000 cards. They recommend a downgrade to version 566.36 for ...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Mar 2025 19:13

It seems as though Intel has cancelled the high-end follow-up to the Arc B580 GPU we recently reviewed.

Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPUs on the chopping block as Nvidia high-end slated to remain unchallenged

Despite repeatedly appearing in leaks, it looks as though the Intel Xe2 Battlemage B770 GPU may have been cancelled. This leaves Nvidia entirely unchallenged in the high-end desktop GPU market unless AMD releases a higher-end RDNA...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Mar 2025 02:05

Zotac GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC (Image source: Alternate)

Nvidia RTX 5090 with missing ROPs selling at retailer for a surprisingly high price

Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards continue to sell at astronomical prices. One German seller is offering a Zotac RTX 5090 Solid OC with missing ROPs at full price. Nvidia claims to have corrected production flaws, but some defective ...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Mar 2025 16:06

All three remastered Crysis games are heavily discounted on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Crysis Remastered Trilogy is 60% off

Crysis Remastered Trilogy brings visual improvements to the games, including ray-traced lighting, DLSS support, enhanced resolution, and more. All three games are going for a huge discount as part of the Crytek 25th Anniversary Sa...

Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 16:20

PowerColor's Red Devil RX 9070 XT Limited Spectral White Edition will be launching on April 8th (Image Source: OC3D TV, YouTube)

PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Spectral White gets an April release date

PowerColor, best known for its GPUs, is launching the limited edition Spectral White Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil graphics card next month.

Nitisha Upadhye, 26 Mar 2025 09:05

The RTX 5080 was launched at an official starting price of $999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Trump administration's tariffs to make horrific RTX 5080 price skyrocket as AIB issues warning of impending hike

A "Major AIB" has issued a warning that the impending reinstatement of Trump tariffs could make the already abysmal RTX 5080 price even worse. If the incoming tariffs take effect, the RTX 5080 could cost more than 50% above MSPR i...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Mar 2025 21:10

Early benchmarks of the RTX 5090 laptop GPU have been posted online. Pictured: Razer laptops sporting RTX 50 laptop GPUs (image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5090 laptop GPU gaming benchmarks show promising performance uplift over RTX 4090

Dave2D got to test a few games on the new Razer Blade 16 powered by an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. The Blackwell flagship offered an impressive performance uplift over the RTX 4090 with DLSS enabled.

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2025 21:06

Nvidia's G-Assist AI assistant can help improve the gaming experience through simple voice commands. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia Project G-Assist AI assistant can optimize settings, control peripheral lighting, and more via voice commands

RTX 30 and later desktop users can now speak with an AI assistant that runs off the GPU and can do quite a lot of things, including optimizing settings, controlling peripheral lighting, and overclocking. The feature is available t...

Vineet Washington, 25 Mar 2025 18:49

The newly launched Radeon RX 9070 XT, pictured seems to be a hit (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

AMD CEO calls RX 9070 XT a 'fantastic success' with 10x sales compared to previous gen

In a recent interview, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su talked about the Radeon RX 9070 XT's success. Dr. Su has also shared plans for ramping up production to meet demands, and possibility of more RDNA 4 GPU releasing soon.

Nitisha Upadhye, 25 Mar 2025 13:12

The RTX 4060 Ti was launched back in May 2023. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

RTX 5060 Ti release date and review embargo leak: Two RTX 5060 Ti SKUs and RTX 5060 to be announced next month

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti are on the horizon. Announcement date of the GPUs has now leaked alongside information pertaining to RTX 5060 Ti release and review embargo dates. According to this latest information, t...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Mar 2025 17:55

Neither the RX 9070 XT nor the RTX 5070 Ti has any appreciable MSRP stock available to purchase currently. (Image source: PowerColor, Gigabyte, Hardware Unboxed, edited)

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 Ti battle in 55 games shows 5% performance delta with some big wins and losses for Radeon GPU

Hardware Unboxed has put the RX 9070 XT and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti against each other in 55 games to see the actual performance difference between the two GPUs. Per the testing, the performance of the RTX 5070 Ti is within spitti...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Mar 2025 10:43

Asus Radeon RX 9060 XT RDNA 4 GPUs appear with 8GB and 16GB options as release date approaches

Asus is the latest GPU maker to reveal its selection of Radeon RX 9060 XT RDNA 4 cards. Gamers can choose from 8GB and 16GB versions, as well as six different models. The new report doesn't mention other specs, but buyers can expe...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Mar 2025 19:07

The RX 9070 XT is the best value GPU you can buy for $599. (Image source: Hardware Unboxed, Notebookcheck, edited)

RX 9070 XT is 19% better value than RTX 5070 Ti but real pricing reportedly degrades cost-per-frame

Hardware Unboxed has put cards like the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti against each other to see which cards currently offer the best value for money. Thanks to its strong performance and $599 MSRP, the RX 9070 XT gives you the best b...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Mar 2025 17:31

It may be a while before Nvidia launches the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 (image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 desktop GPU launch reportedly delayed again

A new rumour from Board Channels says Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 have been delayed. The former will debut in mid-April and the latter a month after that.

Anil Ganti, 20 Mar 2025 12:50

If speculation is correct, it seems as though FSR 4 may work on the RDNA 3.5 Radeon 8060S in the Strix Halo-powered Flow Z13. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Evidence mounts for AMD FSR 4 on non-RDNA 4 hardware as driver tips AMD Zen 6 iGPU to stick with RDNA 3.5

Despite impressive efficiency results in our review, AMD has now semi-officially confirmed that RDNA 4 will not make it to mobile devices in any way, not even as Zen 6 iGPUs. The good news is that this suggests AMD may eventually ...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Mar 2025 05:28

Asus' latest mini PC is equipped with the Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell "Superchip" (Image source: Asus)

Asus unveils Ascent GX10 mini PC with up to 128GB RAM and Nvidia's "Superchip"

Asus is putting Nvidia’s GB10 Grace Blackwell "Superchip" into a sleek and compact form factor that promises to provide lots of performance. With 20 performance cores, an AI performance of 1,000 TOPS and 128GB of RAM, the mini PC ...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Mar 2025 01:25

The Nvidia RTX 6000 Pro is offered in different configurations for laptops, desktops and servers (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 flagship GPU offers up to 96GB VRAM for desktops, 24GB for laptops

With the RTX Pro 6000, Nvidia has introduced a new flagship graphics card that is offered in multiple variants for laptops, two versions for desktop PCs and a single SKU for servers. Nvidia equips its new GPU with up to 96GB of VR...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Mar 2025 00:47

HP has refreshed the Omen Transcend 14 with new hardware (image source: HP)

HP Omen Transcend 14 upgraded with Intel Arrow Lake H CPUs and GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs

HP has refreshed the Omen Transcend 14 thin-and-light gaming laptop with Intel's Arrow Lake H processors and Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. Everything else, such as its OLED screen and thin chassis, remains the same across generations.

Anil Ganti, 18 Mar 2025 17:00

The XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC enjoys a 2.7 GHz boost clock. (Image source: XFX, Unsplash, edited)

AMD rides high on back of RX 9070 series and claims highest-ever GPU market share in Japan

The successful launch of the RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT have allegedly pushed AMD's GPU market share to the highest it has ever been in Japan. However, the company has potential to gain even more since AIB partners have been unabl...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Mar 2025 10:33

Zotac shrinks RTX 5000 series coolers with new Solid Core lineup (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac launches space-saving Solid Core RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti GPUs

Zotac has launched the Solid Core series of graphics cards, featuring relatively compact cooling systems that occupy only 2.5 expansion slots in height. The lineup consists of four models: GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti variants...

Andrew Sozinov, 15 Mar 2025 20:58

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has been almost impossible to find at the official starting price of $1,999. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Unsplash, edited)

Horrible RTX 5090 price gouging: Gaming PC maker feels "gross" as distributor quotes $3,000+ for one GPU

PowerGPU, a US-based system integrator, has expressed disappointment and concern regarding RTX 5090 pricing. The company claims that it is getting quoted more than $3000 for even the low-end RTX 5090 models from distribution.

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Mar 2025 17:53

RTX 5090s are short in supply even for system integrators (image source: Notebookcheck, edited)

System integrator shows off massive disparity between Radeon RX 9070 XT and GeForce RTX 5090 stocks

It turns out end users aren't the only ones afflicted by paltry RTX 5090 stocks. Even system integrators are having a hard time getting their hands on one, as exhibited by US-based PowerGPU.

Anil Ganti, 14 Mar 2025 20:55

XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Magnetic Air (Image source XFX)

Inflated Radeon RX 9070 prices blamed on last minute MSRP drop and AMD rebate program

With declining stock levels, Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 prices continue to climb. Hardware Unboxed has posted a comprehensive breakdown of why so few GPUs are selling at MSRP. AMD's inadequate rebate program is partly to blame ...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Mar 2025 17:03

RTX 50 series prices may stabilize soon as the company is working with partners to improve supply. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 50 series prices said to stabilize soon, Nvidia working towards improving supply

Nvidia is gearing up for GDC 2025 and ahead of the conference, it reportedly shared that supply for RTX 50 series cards should improve and prices should stabilize as well. Finally some good news for Nvidia fans.

Vineet Washington, 13 Mar 2025 17:24

Half-Life 2 RTX Demo, based on the now generally available RTX Remix modding platform, will be available for free from March 18 for owners of Half-Life 2. (Image source: Steam)

Nvidia’s RTX Remix platform that enables remastering classic games is now generally available

RTX Remix it out of beta and is now available to all modders so they can use the latest technologies enabled by the platform to remaster more classic games. Half-Life 2 RTX Demo has been built on RTX Remix and will be available st...

Vineet Washington, 13 Mar 2025 16:20

Nvidia's latest upscaling tech, DLSS 4, is now supported in over 100 games and apps. (Image source: Nvidia)

DLSS 4 now available in over 100 games, Neural Shaders coming in April

The list of games that support DLSS 4 is growing and now there are more than 100 apps and games that can utilize this upscaling API, as well as Multi Frame Generation. DLSS 4 is supported by older RTX GPUS as well.

Vineet Washington, 13 Mar 2025 15:54

Userbenchmark really doesn't like the Radeon RX 9070 XT (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT receives scathing criticism on Userbenchmark

The famously anti-AMD website Userbenchmark has, once again, reaffirmed its biases. This time, it takes potshots at the Radeon RX 9070 XT, stating only people influenced by social media buy it.

Anil Ganti, 12 Mar 2025 19:20

inZOI Studios has shared the system requirements for the upcoming life simulation game based on Unreal Engine 5. (Image source: inZOI Studios)

inZOI requires a powerful PC for optimal experience at High settings, Ryzen 7 9800X3D recommended

inZOI is going to be a heavy game and the developer has shared the recommended requirements for it. Those with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an RTX 4080 will be able be able to enjoy the game at the High preset.

Vineet Washington, 12 Mar 2025 17:18

Nvidia is slated to officially reveal details about the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti tomorrow. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Leak points to imminent Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti official announcement

The official arrival of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti could almost be upon us. According to a new leak, Nvidia plans to lift the lid on all desktop variants later this week, including a 16 GB version of the G...

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2025 12:34

XFX Quicksilver GPUs with custom 3D printed shrouds

XFX publishes free STL files for 3D printed AMD RX 9070 XT mods — even allows commercial use

3D printing enthusiasts can now print custom magnetic accent panels for their XFX AMD Radeon RX 9070 Quicksilver GPUs. XFX has also taken a surprisingly liberal stance when it comes to its designs.

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Mar 2025 02:11

Known overclocker Alva Jonathan shows the Radeon RX 9070 can outperform the RTX 4070 Ti Super even with reduced power consumption. (Image source: Microcenter)

Radeon RX 9070 undervolting yields surprising performance, still beats RTX 4070 Ti Super

Team Red has released highly capable GPUs at the mid-range that offer impressive performance numbers at stock settings, and even more so with some tweaking. The Radeon RX 9070 clearly offers better value than its Nvidia counterpar...

Vineet Washington, 11 Mar 2025 19:27

The Apple M3 Ultra SoC shines in early GFXBench results, trading blows with high-end desktop GPUs from Nvidia and AMD. (Image source: Apple, Nvidia, edited)

Apple M3 Ultra crushes Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in GPU benchmark, but falls short of RTX 5080

Apple's M3 Ultra SoC is a massive ARM chip that packs a powerful 32-core CPU and an 80-core GPU, allowing for performance that trades blows with high-end workstations. If the early GPU benchmark scores are anything to go by, it su...

Sambit Saha, 11 Mar 2025 18:50

OptiScaler mod allows replacing DLSS2, FSR2, or XeSS upscalers with any other upscalers including FSR 4. (Image source: cdozdil/GitHub)

OptiScaler mod brings FSR4 to any game that supports DLSS2/XeSS

Modders bring FSR 4 support to games that already support other upscaling technologies. The implementation is in experimental stage, but it shows impressive performance in Cyberpunk 2077.

Vineet Washington, 11 Mar 2025 17:43