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Zotac RTX 5070 Ti GPU is shown (Image source: Zotac with edits)

Zotac rejects RMA of working RTX 5070 Ti for unrelated issue and suggests trashing the GPU

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 p...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Dec 2025 23:49

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel that features the Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Tested for the first time: The weakest Nvidia RTX GPU still packs a punch

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 Len...

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Dec 2025 15:38

Samsung will be pricing its HBM4 AI memory much higher. (Image source: Samsung)

Nvidia may raise prices as it pays Samsung double for future HBM4 AI memory modules with 3.3 TB/s bandwidth

Nvidia may have to increase its AI chip and gaming card prices, as it will be paying Samsung and SK Hynix much more for their next-gen HBM4 and GDDR7 memory modules. Their specs have now leaked out, and Samsung managed to nearly t...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Nov 2025 18:37

16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 7i OLED gaming laptop on desk (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i OLED gaming laptop with Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5090 sees huge $1600+ discount

Black Friday has brought one of the more enticing laptop deals on the 16-inch Legion Pro 7i Gen 10. Normally, the combination of this Arrow Lake processor and RTX 5090 sells for well more than $3000. The current discount brings th...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Nov 2025 14:11

The ZBook Fury G1i 18 offers a number of different features than the Dell equivalent despite their similar processor options (Image source: HP)

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 or Dell Pro Max 18 Plus? More differences than one might expect

The HP offers per-key RGB lighting, dedicated mouse buttons, and more storage options than the Dell. On the other hand, performance-hunters and AI modelers may prefer the Dell for its CAMM2 benefits.

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2025 06:16

The ZBook Fury G1i 18 runs cooler albeit with slower clock rates and louder fans (Image source: Notebookcheck)

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 runs cooler than the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, but there's a catch

Its 150 W Nvidia Blackwell GPU runs 5 to 15 percent slower than the same GPU in the Dell running at 175 W. The HP system plays it more conservatively when it comes to core temperatures.

Allen Ngo, 26 Nov 2025 03:56

16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 5i gaming laptop on desk (Image source: Christian Hintze)

Deal | The 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 5i OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti enjoys a near $800 discount

Even with rising component costs, the 16-inch Legion Pro 5i is seeing a newsworthy sale price. Thanks to an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, the latest Lenovo laptop deal makes high-refresh-rate gaming accessible. The 24-core Arrow Lake processor...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Nov 2025 03:43

The AMD RX 9060 XT released back in June 2025 at a starting price of $300. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, Pixabay, edited)

Terrible news for gamers: AMD and Nvidia could axe budget gaming GPUs due to rising memory prices

Memory prices have seen an astronomical increase over the past weeks due to strong AI-driven demand. Naturally, it was expected that the rising RAM prices would also impact gaming GPUs, resulting in price adjustments. However, it ...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Nov 2025 11:35

A $10,000 Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 became useless after the PCIe broke (Image source: NorthbridgeFix on YouTube)

US$10,000 Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 rendered useless after PCIe connector snaps: No replacement part available

A $10,000 Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 workstation GPU has been rendered useless after its PCIe connector snapped during shipping. Despite the GPU die and PCB surviving intact, Nvidia reportedly offers no replacement parts, leaving the car...

David Odejide, 16 Nov 2025 09:08

Asus ROG Matrix RTX 5090 (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Matrix RTX 5090 launches at US$3,999, twice the price of Nvidia’s reference card, limited to 1,000 units worldwide

Asus has officially opened pre-orders for its flagship ROG Matrix RTX 5090 graphics card. Priced at an eye-watering US$3,999, it costs twice as much as Nvidia’s reference edition and pushes GPU luxury to new extremes.

David Odejide, 15 Nov 2025 20:38

Asus offers the ROG XG Mobile (2025) in two Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 variants in some markets. (Image source: Asus)

Asus officially releases ROG XG Mobile (2025) eGPUs globally with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 option impressing alongside ROG Xbox Ally X in early reviews

Asus has now officially released its ROG XG Mobile (2025) eGPUs across the US, Canada and Australia, with more regional launches set to come. Available with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPUs, the ROG XG Mo...

Alex Alderson, 14 Nov 2025 14:03

Built on the same chassis as the Intel-based Focus 17, the Apex 17 shows what the AMD + Nvidia combo can do. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG refreshes Apex lineup with 17-inch model powered by AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and Nvidia RTX 5060

XMG expands its lineup of 17.3-inch laptops with the new Apex 17 M25, largely based on the same chassis as the Focus 17 launched earlier this year. Unlike the Intel-based Focus model, however, the Apex 17 is powered by an AMD Ryze...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Nov 2025 15:00

MSI's latest ultrathin laptop is even thinner and lighter than the Razer, but it comes with some caveats (Image source: MSI)

MSI Stealth 18 HX or Razer Blade 18: Thinner and lighter isn't always better

Although they target the same thin-and-light 18-inch gaming category, the MSI Stealth 18 and Razer Blade 18 are quite different in many noteworthy respects that potential buyers should definitely be aware of.

Allen Ngo, 09 Nov 2025 05:28

Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus vs. Lenovo: Who has the best tandem OLED display?

Tandem OLED panels are now available for laptops and push the brightness to Mini-LED levels. Both Asus as well as Lenovo offer corresponding models, but where do you get the best image quality?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Nov 2025 16:17

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition has an MSRP of $1,999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Gamers be warned: Prominent leaker claims $1,999 RTX 5090 Founders Edition to disappear soon

It looks like the MSRP RTX 5090 Founders Edition will be practically extinct in Q1 2026. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the flagship RTX 50 GPU will be super hard to get after Q4 2025, since Nvidia is apparently scaling back su...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2025 13:13

Hardware Unboxed used the MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti and the Sapphire Pulse 9070 XT for the comparison. (Image source: MSI, Sapphire, Hardware Unboxed on YouTube, edited)

Mid-range GPU battle: RX 9070 looks to be best mid-range GPU value vs RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RX 9070 XT

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is AMD's answer to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. At launch, the RX 9070 XT was around 8% slower than the RTX 5070 Ti. Hardware Unboxed has now tested both GPUs, alongside the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070, to se...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Nov 2025 10:16

Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop deal banner (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | The slim Razer Blade 14 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 drops to all-time low Amazon sale price

Amazon and Best Buy boast a 14-inch OLED laptop deal that’s drawing attention. The compact Razer Blade 14 relies on a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and DLSS 4-compatible RTX 5070 GPU. While the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may have the perfor...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Nov 2025 02:44

Lenovo Legion 5 15 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's Legion 5 almost offers the same gaming performance as the more expensive Legion Pro 5

Lenovo offers two good gaming notebooks with the Legion 5 and the Legion Pro 5, which mainly differ in terms of features. The gaming performance of the two units with the mobile GeForce RTX 5070, however, is almost identical.

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Nov 2025 00:55

The Dell 16 Premium sacrifices a good chunk of performance in order to be sleeker and more power efficient than other laptops with the same GPU options (Image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Premium 60 W GeForce RTX 5070 is both amazing and disappointing

The GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU in the Dell 16 Premium performs more like a GeForce RTX 5060 in many respects, Notebookcheck's extensive testing shows.

Allen Ngo, 01 Nov 2025 16:32

Lenovo's Legion 5 15 with the RTX 5070 is hard to beat for €1,500

Lenovo's Legion 5 15 for €1,500 offers one of the best OLED screens in combination with the fastest version of the mobile GeForce RTX 5070. You get a lot of gaming performance for a fair price.

Andreas Osthoff, 29 Oct 2025 15:08

Hardware Unboxed used the ASRock Taichi Radeon RX 9070 XT for the comparison. (Image source: Hardware Unboxed on YouTube, edited)

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4/DLSS 4 shows boring value but much faster performance for RDNA 4 GPU

After testing the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 with image upscaling, Hardware Unboxed has now also compared the RX 9070 XT using FSR 4. The card is now 24% faster than the RTX 5070. However, the GPU is still much more expensive than i...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Oct 2025 13:02

The new Asus ProArt P16 with the Tandem OLED is the best multimedia laptop you can buy right now

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Oct 2025 23:30

Hardware Unboxed used the ASRock Steel Legend RX 9070 and MSI Vanguard RTX 5070 for comparison. (Image source: ASRock, MSI, Pixabay, edited)

RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4 and DLSS 4: RX 9070 is reportedly even faster now than at launch

Hardware Unboxed has compared the performance of the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 in 23 games, using FSR 4 for the Radeon card and DLSS 4 for the GeForce GPU. The results are quite interesting, as the RX 9070 is now even faster than i...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Oct 2025 22:13

The first Blackwell AI chip wafers made by TSMC in the US. (Image source: Nvidia)

American-made Nvidia AI chips are now taped out by TSMC in US onshoring push

Nvidia is leveraging TSMC's massive $165 billion foundry investment in the US to start making its own AI chips there. The goal of Nvidia and TSMC is independent made-in-America AI chip production in Arizona.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Oct 2025 16:27

Is Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 the best Windows multimedia laptop?

The Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 is Lenovo's high-end multimedia laptop and fights with the Asus ProArt P16 for the crown in Windows multimedia segment. Is the new OLED screen of the Yoga enough, or should it also have faster GPU options?

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Oct 2025 23:24

HP Omen 16 gaming laptop front view (Image source: HP)

Deal | This HP Omen 16 gaming laptop deal with RTX 5070 provides max value at a $910 discount

In the latest HP gaming laptop deal, the Omen 16 outperforms many similarly priced budget candidates. An AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU and RTX 5070 graphics card elevate the status of the 16-inch notebook. The cheaper fallback option to the ...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Oct 2025 21:25

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 Aura Edition (image source: Notebookcheck)

The new Tandem-OLED panel in Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i is currently the best notebook display

Lenovo offers many devices with good OLED screens in 2025, but the brand-new 3.2K OLED is on another level with brightness levels of up to 1,600 nits, AdobeRGB as well as improved efficiency. Is this also a preview for the upcomin...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Oct 2025 20:13

XMG Core 16 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Oct 2025 21:37

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Nvidia RTX Pro GPU (image source: Lenovo).

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Launched at IFA 2025, the most powerful ThinkPad models have finally made it to the market. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel, among others, are now available in the US. They all come with ...

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Oct 2025 20:19

Who offers the better RTX 5070 gaming laptop for €2,200? - XMG Core 16 vs. Asus TUF Gaming A16

RTX 5070 laptops are pricey, but where do you get more for your money? We just reviewed the two 16-inch models XMG Core 16 (M25) and Asus TUF Gaming A16, which use the same graphics card, but have a slightly different approach.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Oct 2025 20:01

Asus TUF Gaming A16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus TUF Gaming A16 is unbalanced in terms of performance and features

A very fast RTX 5070 Laptop with Advanced Optimus and G-Sync, but also a Zen 4 processor and neither USB 4, nor Wi-Fi 7 - the new Asus TUF Gaming A16 makes some compromises despite the high price tag. Is it really worth €2,200?

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Sep 2025 16:34

Nvidia might've postponed the launch of its new RTX 50 Super series of graphics cards (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Latest GeForce RTX 50 Super release date rumor pushes launch further back

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super GPUs were initially expected to land sometime in Q4 2025. However, subsequent leaks have continued to push the release window back. According to information revealed by Benchlife, the GeForce RTX 50...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Sep 2025 14:09

Asus equips the new TUF Gaming A16 with an improved 165 Hz display and replaceable RAM

Asus equips its new mainstream gamer TUF Gaming A16 with replaceable RAM as well as a much better 165 Hz display and therefore fixes two big issues we had with the previous model. The performance of the RTX 5070 Laptop is often su...

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Sep 2025 19:10

The ProArt P16 is now available with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPUs. (Image source: Asus)

Asus refreshes ProArt P16 laptop with new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 64 GB RAM model

Asus has updated the ProArt P16 again, less than a month after the laptop's prior refresh. With the GeForce RTX 5090 variant now available in some markets, Asus has added to it with a cheaper GeForce RTX 5080 option that retains u...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2025 18:25

4K and up to 1,600 nits. | Asus ProArt P16 Preview - Now with RTX 5090 Laptop and Lumina Pro OLED

The Asus ProArt P16 finally gets high-end GPU options all the way up to the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop as well as a new 4K tandem OLED option with 120 Hz, which improves the brightness significantly. We already had the chance to take...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Sep 2025 10:05

The Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 (image source: Lenovo)

A new premium laptop that the manufacturer does not want to talk about: Lenovo quietly releases powerful RTX ThinkPad

Why bring a premium laptop to the market without marketing? This is the curious case of the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8, a brand-new ThinkPad laptop that has appeared without any formal announcement by Lenovo. A look at the specs qu...

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Sep 2025 01:09

XMG NEO 16 E25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Sep 2025 14:24

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GU403A) weighs around 1.57 kg or 3.47 lbs. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Top-rated Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5060 and 3K OLED records big 22% price drop

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is one of the best gaming/multimedia laptops on the market. Armed with an RTX 5060 laptop GPU and a Ryzen 9 270 APU, the 14-inch notebook is now on sale at Best Buy at a pretty good price.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Sep 2025 12:18

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Zotac rejects RMA of working RTX 5070 Ti for unrelated issue and suggests trashing the GPU

Tested for the first time: The weakest Nvidia RTX GPU still packs a punch

Nvidia may raise prices as it pays Samsung double for future HBM4 AI memory modules with 3.3 TB/s bandwidth

78% Affordable gaming laptop with RTX 5060: Tulpar T6 V3.5 review

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i OLED gaming laptop with Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5090 sees huge $1600+ discount

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 or Dell Pro Max 18 Plus? More differences than one might expect

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 runs cooler than the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, but there's a catch

90% HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 workstation review: Great with some flaws

Deal | The 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 5i OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti enjoys a near $800 discount

84% Flat, quiet, and efficient – the 18-inch Asus TUF Gaming A18 review

Terrible news for gamers: AMD and Nvidia could axe budget gaming GPUs due to rising memory prices

US$10,000 Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 rendered useless after PCIe connector snaps: No replacement part available

Asus ROG Matrix RTX 5090 launches at US$3,999, twice the price of Nvidia’s reference card, limited to 1,000 units worldwide

Asus officially releases ROG XG Mobile (2025) eGPUs globally with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 option impressing alongside ROG Xbox Ally X in early reviews

XMG refreshes Apex lineup with 17-inch model powered by AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and Nvidia RTX 5060

82% MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI Laptop Review: Solid performance with caveats that don't mar the core gaming experience

MSI Stealth 18 HX or Razer Blade 18: Thinner and lighter isn't always better

78% Acer Nitro V 16 AI Review: Affordable gaming laptop with great battery life

Asus vs. Lenovo: Who has the best tandem OLED display?

Gamers be warned: Prominent leaker claims $1,999 RTX 5090 Founders Edition to disappear soon

Mid-range GPU battle: RX 9070 looks to be best mid-range GPU value vs RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RX 9070 XT

Deal | The slim Razer Blade 14 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 drops to all-time low Amazon sale price

Lenovo's Legion 5 almost offers the same gaming performance as the more expensive Legion Pro 5

Dell 16 Premium 60 W GeForce RTX 5070 is both amazing and disappointing

Lenovo's Legion 5 15 with the RTX 5070 is hard to beat for €1,500

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4/DLSS 4 shows boring value but much faster performance for RDNA 4 GPU

The new Asus ProArt P16 with the Tandem OLED is the best multimedia laptop you can buy right now

76% A budget gamer for $1,200: HP Victus 15 RTX 5050 laptop review

90% Asus ProArt P16 5090 review - Tandem OLED and RTX 5090 up against the Apple MacBook Pro 16

RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4 and DLSS 4: RX 9070 is reportedly even faster now than at launch

American-made Nvidia AI chips are now taped out by TSMC in US onshoring push

Is Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 the best Windows multimedia laptop?

Deal | This HP Omen 16 gaming laptop deal with RTX 5070 provides max value at a $910 discount

The new Tandem-OLED panel in Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i is currently the best notebook display

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition Review: Beautiful, bulky, and bewilderingly expensive

Who offers the better RTX 5070 gaming laptop for €2,200? - XMG Core 16 vs. Asus TUF Gaming A16

86% XMG Core 16 M25 review - AMD gaming laptop with 300 Hz display and RTX 5070

Asus TUF Gaming A16 is unbalanced in terms of performance and features

Latest GeForce RTX 50 Super release date rumor pushes launch further back

Asus equips the new TUF Gaming A16 with an improved 165 Hz display and replaceable RAM

85% German competitor to the Legion 5: XMG Core 15 (M25) gaming laptop review

84% Asus TUF Gaming A16 Laptop Review: A €2,200 gamble for Zen 4 Hawk Point & RTX 5070

Asus refreshes ProArt P16 laptop with new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 64 GB RAM model

4K and up to 1,600 nits. | Asus ProArt P16 Preview - Now with RTX 5090 Laptop and Lumina Pro OLED

A new premium laptop that the manufacturer does not want to talk about: Lenovo quietly releases powerful RTX ThinkPad

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

Deal | Top-rated Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5060 and 3K OLED records big 22% price drop

Premium desktop GPU in white with top performance - KFA2 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti HoF (Hall of Fame) Gaming review

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