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Hardware Unboxed has published a thorough analysis of the pricing situation of the current-gen GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. The data shows that the RTX 5070 Ti, the RTX 5080, and the RTX 5090 have seen the worst price hikes. The RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT are comparatively in a much better spot.

We had the chance to test the performance of the new Intel Core Ultra 5 338H including the Arc B370 GPU with 10 Xe cores in some benchmarks. The results are very promising and the performance difference to the Arc B390 is small.

The next-gen HBM4 stacks exceed JEDEC and Nvidia specifications with speeds up to 13 Gbps and bandwidth of 3.3 TB/s, while delivering higher energy efficiency, improved thermals, and up to 36 GB capacity per 12‑layer stack. This is the priciest memory Nvidia has ever ordered for AI data center cards, though.

It is now reported that the price of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has increased quite a lot in Germany. The GPU is now much closer in price to the RTX 5070 than at launch. The RTX 5070 has reportedly also seen a sharp price hike.

A video posted on a Chinese streaming platform shows an MSI RTX 5090 GPU catching fire on first boot. Unfortunately for the user, not being an officially sold RTX 5090D card may have rendered the GPU a complete loss.

The long awaited and highly anticipated game, Crimson Desert, is nearing its release on March 19. The developers are working with AMD to provide a free copy of the game to those who are shopping for select AMD CPUs, GPUs, and AMD powered laptops.

While researching alternatives to Acer’s NitroSense and PredatorSense software, we came across two tools: NotebookFanControl and Fan Control. Both are open-source applications, primarily distributed via GitHub. Unfortunately, neither of them meets our requirements.

A new report from Overclockers says Nvidia could launch a new graphics card this year. The source explicitly stated it is not related to the RTX 50 Super lineup, which was widely believed to launch in 2026.

The Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI Box was presented multiple times by Gigabyte, and this new Thunderbolt 5 eGPU is finally available to purchase. Featuring a desktop-class 16GB GPU, it costs $699.99, which isn't much higher than what the GPU itself costs.

Hardware Unboxed has alleged that the RTX 5070 Ti is going to get even more expensive in the coming weeks. The RTX 5070 Ti is among the GPUs that Nvidia seems to have discontinued or, at the very least, scaled back the production of. As a result, the RTX 5070 Ti has shot up in price.

The Information reports that Nvidia might not launch any new RTX 50 series GPUs this year, effectively delaying the RTX 50 Super lineup. Even the next-gen RTX 60 SKUs have been delayed.

The Exynos 2600’s Xclipse 960 GPU has been benchmarked on Basemark’s In Vitro test. It shows up alongside the base Galaxy S26 and manages to outperform the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’s Adreno 840 GPU by a narrow margin.

A gamer appears to have purchased a PNY RTX 5080 gaming GPU with a massive $437 discount at Walmart, having found the deal in the store's clearance section. However, as pointed by commenters, there appears to be more to the story than just sheer good luck.

Ugreen has launched its LinkStation eGPU Dock in the US, bringing both USB4 and OCuLink support in one enclosure. With an 850W built-in power supply, it’s designed to handle full-fat desktop GPUs.

AMD introduced the RDNA 3.5 architecture with its Strix Point and Strix Halo lineup. The same iGPU architecture is powering the recently unveiled Gorgon Point series, and it will reportedly stay for a good while, existing alongside RDNA 5 until 2029.

While an AMD RX 5700 XT from 2019 may be a tough sell in 2026, a lucky gamer appears to have bagged the GPU for just under $5 from a thrift store. With the aid of some thermal pads and a bunch of screws, the card fired up without any issues.

Zotac is facing criticism after reports of canceled RTX 50 series GPU orders followed by sudden price increases. The orders were canceled due to “system errors,” but the same cards reappeared later with much higher prices.

In addition to the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, Nvidia is reportedly also halting the production of the RTX 5060. The information comes on the heels of a controversy surrounding Asus first confirming the discontinuation of the RTX 5070 Ti to Hardware Unboxed and later walking back the confirmation.

A concerning report regarding the imminent increase in the price of AMD and Nvidia GPUs has come out of Taiwan. Following MSI's recent RTX 50 and RX 9000 GPU price hikes, Asus and Gigabyte are reportedly also going to implement a price increase for their GPU catalogues by the end of January 2026.

Rising memory prices are forcing AMD board partners to rethink their GPU priorities — and the Radeon RX 9070 may be the first to feel the squeeze. While not discontinued, the slower model is falling out of favor due to slim margins and poor market demand, with production shifting toward the more profitable RX 9070 XT.

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.

The tech industry is in a tough spot right now due to the ongoing memory crisis, which has made most PC components extremely expensive. However, AMD says it is working with board partners to keep its GPUs priced close to MSRP.

Nvidia is reportedly adjusting its RTX 50 series supply strategy, with more focus on lower-VRAM models. The shift could impact the availability and pricing of higher-memory cards in the coming months.

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.

Nvidia has announced a new special giveaway. The grand prize is the flagship RTX 5090 with a custom 007 First Light wrap. Entries are currently open but will close in a few days.

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.

The OneXGPU 3 has been showcased at CES 2026, and it's a new eGPU with OCuLink and USB4 ports. It packs the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, a powerful RDNA 4 desktop GPU with up to 180 W TDP, and it has an M.2 SSD slot.

A reliable leaker claims that Nvidia's next-gen GPUs, the RTX 60 series lineup, will be based on the Rubin architecture and are set to launch in the second half of next year.

Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake platform has now appeared in early gaming tests, offering a first glimpse at its integrated graphics performance. A hands-on video from a popular YouTuber shows a Core Ultra X9 388H running inside a Lenovo reference laptop, with several AAA PC games tested at 1200p. The results provide an early indication of what Panther Lake could deliver in future laptops.

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.

Those who feel the mighty RTX 5090 simply isn't mighty enough to satiate their hunger for clocks and watts, MSI has re-introduced its Lightning Z brand. The MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z can consume an incredulous 2,500 watts with a special BIOS, and boasts dual 12V 2x6 connectors to do the same.

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.

AMD has significantly improved the performance of its open source ROCm GPGPU software stack in version 7 across its hardware lineup. ROCm v7.2 is now a common Linux and Windows release, supports the latest Ryzen AI 400 series APUs, and offers integrations with ComfyUI and Radeon Adrenalin 26.1.1.

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.

The DEG2 is Minisforum's attempt to capture both OCuLink and Thunderbolt eGPU fans. One of the first eGPU docks to feature OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5, the Minisforum DEG2 also features 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and an M.2 2280 SSD slot.

Speculation about AMD switching future Radeon GPUs to Samsung Foundry has been shut down by a trusted leaker, who says the chips are already taped out at TSMC. The same source hints at a mid-2027 debut, with little to expect from Radeon in 2026.

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.

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.

Chinese GPU maker Moore Threads unveiled its "Huagang" architecture at the MUSA Developer Conference, claiming major performance gains for both gaming and AI applications.

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 Super graphics cards and laptop GPUs have already fallen victim to the DRAM crisis. Now, the next GPU shortage could be imminent, as Nvidia is expected to reduce production of gaming graphics cards by up to 40% in the first half of 2026.

AMD has launched a new desktop graphics card with a lower power alternative to the existing Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB. Also a Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16 GB VRAM, the new card differs from AMD's existing Navi 44 XT model in two key areas.

The desktop GeForce RTX 5070, equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, now comes in a tiny single-fan form factor. Colorful's new iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Mini OC is tailored for compact mini-ITX gaming rigs.

According to a Sapphire representative, waiting six months may be the best way to combat soaring memory costs. Astonishing DDR5 RAM prices are raising concerns about the practicality of PC gaming. Regardless, Edward Crisler attributes some of the higher costs to panic, rather than a short supply.

A mysterious Intel GPU has revealed itself in shipping manifests with a 300 W TDP. At the same time, Intel itself has been caught teasing that the long-rumoured Arc B700 delivers 'seriously exicting' performance, as do its Nova Lake and Panther Lake architectures.