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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

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

The twin ~60 mm fans in the MSI Stealth 18 can be as loud as 63 dB(A), but any performance benefits are marginal at best (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Super loud Cooler Boost mode on MSI Stealth 18 HX isn't necessary for most gaming scenarios

Maximum fan noise doesn't automatically mean maximum performance. The Stealth 18 HX performs about the same between its Turbo and non-Turbo modes.

Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2025 06:58

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

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super lineup has not been mothballed just yet (image source: Nvidia, edited)

Prominent leaker suggests RTX 50 Super series has only been delayed and not cancelled outright

The RTX 5070 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super and RTX 5080 Super will now launch in Q3 2026 instead of their initial CES 2026 reveal date. This effectively debunks an earlier rumour which stated the lineup has been cancelled outright.

Anil Ganti, 08 Nov 2025 15:25

Temperature map showing the MSI Stealth 18 AC adapter when running Cyberpunk 2077 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

MSI Stealth 18 HX 280 W AC adapter reaches almost 70 C to be one of the warmest we've seen

AC adapters can get pretty warm, but even we're surprised by how warm some can become. The adapter for the latest MSI Stealth 18 is one of the warmest thus far.

Allen Ngo, 08 Nov 2025 04:11

Nvidia's highly-anticipated RTX 50 Super line of GPUs might not make it to the market (image source: Nvidia, edited)

GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh reportedly scrapped

A new leak says Nvidia might scrap its upcoming RTX 50 Super desktop GPUs. It is said to be due to a shortage of 3 GB GDDR7 modules, which were slated to give the GPUs a VRAM boost over their non-Super counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 07 Nov 2025 10:41

XMG launches Core 16 Value Edition gaming laptop with AMD Zen 4 processor and RTX 5060 dGPU

Differences over the standard version include a less-demanding Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 H 255 processor paired with the RTX 5060, as well as a smaller 80 Wh battery plus a display with almost halved refresh rate. By integrating these b...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Nov 2025 15:00

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

The SignalRGB gaming microwave (Image source: SignalRGB on YouTube)

Someone built and is giving away a $2,000 gaming PC inside a microwave, complete with an RTX 5060 Ti and Core Ultra 5

A gaming PC that doubles as a kitchen appliance? SignalRGB has built a fully functional all-in-one rig inside a microwave, and it’s giving the $2,000 RGB-packed machine away to one lucky winner.

David Odejide, 04 Nov 2025 18:21

Xbox Cloud Gaming on Game Pass Ultimate banner (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming demo sees games running at 1440p/60fps, without GeForce Now caps

Fans are digesting the first hands-on impressions of the improved Xbox Cloud Gaming. Videos show demanding open-world titles like The Witcher 3 streaming smoothly at 1440p. Available in the pricier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the per...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Nov 2025 21:57

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

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

A pair of SK hynix chips (Image source: Sk hynix)

SK hynix sells out its DRAM, NAND, and HBM chip supply to Nvidia through 2026 as AI demand outpaces Samsung and Micron's capacity

SK Hynix has confirmed that all DRAM, NAND, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production through 2026 has been sold out, much of it to Nvidia for its AI accelerators. The South Korean chipmaker’s dominance in HBM technology and reco...

David Odejide, 30 Oct 2025 19:32

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 with Core Ultra 9 vs Core Ultra 7

More for less: how much performance do you really lose with the Ultra 7 instead of the Ultra 9 in Lenovo’s Legion Pro?

Lenovo’s new Legion Pro 5 16 proves that high-end gaming doesn’t always need a high-end processor. In Notebookcheck’s review, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX delivers performance that trails the more expensive Ultra 9 275HX by only a...

Christian Hintze, 30 Oct 2025 12:26

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 large ~65 mm fans and long heat pipes contribute to the relatively low noise and temperatures of the Omen 17 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

2025 HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 runs cooler and quieter than the average gaming laptop

Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.

Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2025 05:18

Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

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

8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16

Unlike the Ti version with 12 GB, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 (non-Ti) only comes with 8 GB of VRAM — a spec that’s sparked plenty of online debate about its future-proofing, and understandably, some concern. Our test unit, the Lenovo Legio...

Christian Hintze, 28 Oct 2025 14:18

The compact MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX features an elegant gold design (Image source: MSI)

MSI debuts two ultra-compact RTX 5050 GPUs for SFF PCs

MSI has expanded its graphics card lineup with the GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX series, featuring single-fan cooling and a compact, dual-slot design. Built for small form factor PCs, both models offer efficient power usage, provid...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Oct 2025 22:13

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition teardown reveals fragile modular design that repair experts call “a disaster”

Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 may deliver record-breaking performance, but a new teardown paints a troubling picture of its internal design. A leading repair shop has branded the Founders Edition “a disaster,” claiming its modular st...

David Odejide, 27 Oct 2025 15:26

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 IAX10 on the desk

85 vs 86 percent: Why the RTX 5070 Legion Pro scores higher than the faster 5070 Ti model

No doubt, the Legion Pro with the RTX 5070 Ti is the more powerful gaming laptop. But if that’s the case, why does it score “only” 85 percent while the non-Ti version gets 86?

Christian Hintze, 27 Oct 2025 14:56

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 with AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060 (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Weekend gaming sale: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 with AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060 gets 23% off, now $1,384.99

Gamers can level up their battlestations this weekend with 23% off the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10, featuring AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 5060 graphics, and a 165 Hz OLED display for elite gaming performance. Now just $1,384.99, this powerhou...

David Odejide, 25 Oct 2025 14:12

The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10 gaming laptop (image source: Lenovo)

New affordable AMD Ryzen gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX graphics: Lenovo releases LOQ Essential 15ARP10

Cheap, cheaper, Lenovo LOQ Essential: What was formerly known as the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming is now branded LOQ Essential. The newest addition, the LOQ Essential 15ARP10 15-inch gaming laptop, combines AMD Ryzen CPUs with Nvidia RTX...

Benjamin Herzig, 22 Oct 2025 15:37

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

Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC running God of War: Ragnarok, paired with an Adlink Pocket AI GPU enclosure and power bank in a fully portable battery-powered setup. (Image source: ETA Prime via YouTube)

This $250 pocket-sized eGPU boosts Cyberpunk 2077 from 45 FPS to 80 FPS at 1080p while consuming only 25 W

ETA Prime is experimenting with a fully battery-powered dual-GPU setup using the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and an external RTX A500 GPU. By combining it with Lossless Scaling, the YouTuber achieves surprising performance gains, proving t...

Anmol Dubey, 20 Oct 2025 21:51

HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 – A 14-inch creator workstation with seven display options to choose from

HP’s compact 14-inch ZBook 8 G1i 14 isn’t short on choices — it comes with a whopping seven display options. Oddly, HP’s spec sheet lists 14, which sounds impressive until you realize it’s basically the same seven panels duplicate...

Christian Hintze, 20 Oct 2025 16:02

The Omen 16 - Good budget gaming laptop with too many ads (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Omen 16: A damn good budget gamer with an ad-infested control center

Coming from HP’s solid mid-range lineup, the Omen 16 nails a lot of things this year as a budget gaming laptop. But when it comes to its control center, HP has gone way too far — it’s packed with ads so prominently you'll almost m...

Christian Hintze, 17 Oct 2025 12:35

Lightweight mid-range gaming-oriented laptop with RTX 5050 option. (Image Source: XMG)

Fusion 15 (L25) is the first XMG gaming laptop to offer the RTX 5050 GPU option

As the most portable model in the current Fusion lineup, the L25 15-inch iteration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor and is the only XMG model to offer an RTX 5050 dGPU option. It supports up to 128 GM DDR5 RAM...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Oct 2025 15:00

Big changes for Omen gamers this year – HP Omen 16 review

At CES 2025, HP introduced its new Omen Max gaming lineup. Going forward, this series will be the only one to feature high-end GPUs and premium features that used to be standard for all Omen laptops. The regular Omen series, on th...

Christian Hintze, 14 Oct 2025 12:30

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

Nvidia app 11.0.5 details officially revealed

Nvidia's app 11.0.5 update adds smarter notebook controls, expanded DLSS support, and important bug fixes for smoother, more stable gaming performance.

Darryl Linington, 07 Oct 2025 18:43

The Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 XT is currently the best-selling GPU on Newegg. (Image source: Sapphire/Newegg, Unsplash, edited)

RX 9070 XT reportedly outsold RTX 5070 Ti by over 200% in Australia while RX 9060 XT draws 100% lead over RTX 5060 Ti

According to information shared by Hardware Unboxed, AMD has outsold Nvidia in the DIY GPU market in Australia in the last six months. Per one retail source, the RX 9070 XT, for instance, sold more than 200% better than the RTX 50...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Oct 2025 12:45

The Arrow Lake-HX CPU and 115 W GPU are a killer combination for maximizing gaming performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 outperforms most other ultrathin laptops with similar RTX 5060 graphics

The Legion 7 16IAX10 is one of the lightest 16-inch gaming laptops in the market and yet its 115 W GPU allows it to outperform most others in the category.

Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2025 22:17

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 comes it at just under 2 kg while offering Arrow Lake-HX processor options (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches Legion laptop lighter than even the Razer Blade 16 or MSI Stealth 16 AI

One of the lightest 16-inch gaming laptops with RTX 50 graphics isn't just from big gaming manufacturers like Asus, MSI, or Razer. Instead, it's from Lenovo of all makers.

Allen Ngo, 04 Oct 2025 21:37

The Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8. (Image source: Darryl Linington - Notebookcheck)

Moving from console to keyboard: The Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 advantage

After decades on PlayStation and Xbox, I tested the Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 in Fortnite, Warzone, Gears, and Hogwarts Legacy... here’s why I’m not going back.

Darryl Linington, 03 Oct 2025 17:39

A 4.75 L case with superior cooling system. (Image Source: Kickstarter)

Wee Beastie SFF PC with MXM RTX 4070 GPU introduced as a more affordable alternative to AMD Strix Halo mini PCs

The MXM version of the desktop-grade RTX 4070 GPU is faster than the Radeon 8060S in gaming scenarios, but it cannot access more than 12 GB RAM for LLM AI training. On the plus side, port selection is solid and the cooling system ...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Sep 2025 19:50

Geforce

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

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

85% Best Mini Gaming PC 2025: Asus ROG NUC 15 with GeForce RTX 5080 & Core Ultra 9 review

Super loud Cooler Boost mode on MSI Stealth 18 HX isn't necessary for most gaming scenarios

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

Prominent leaker suggests RTX 50 Super series has only been delayed and not cancelled outright

MSI Stealth 18 HX 280 W AC adapter reaches almost 70 C to be one of the warmest we've seen

GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh reportedly scrapped

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

83% MSI Stealth 18 HX AI laptop review: Most portable 18-inch gamer yet

XMG launches Core 16 Value Edition gaming laptop with AMD Zen 4 processor and RTX 5060 dGPU

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

Someone built and is giving away a $2,000 gaming PC inside a microwave, complete with an RTX 5060 Ti and Core Ultra 5

Upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming demo sees games running at 1440p/60fps, without GeForce Now caps

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

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

88% Dell 16 Premium laptop review: Faster and more efficient than the XPS 16

SK hynix sells out its DRAM, NAND, and HBM chip supply to Nvidia through 2026 as AI demand outpaces Samsung and Micron's capacity

More for less: how much performance do you really lose with the Ultra 7 instead of the Ultra 9 in Lenovo’s Legion Pro?

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

2025 HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 runs cooler and quieter than the average gaming laptop

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

8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16

82% HP Omen 17z gaming laptop review: Hot performer with cool temperatures

MSI debuts two ultra-compact RTX 5050 GPUs for SFF PCs

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition teardown reveals fragile modular design that repair experts call “a disaster”

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

85 vs 86 percent: Why the RTX 5070 Legion Pro scores higher than the faster 5070 Ti model

Deal | Weekend gaming sale: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 with AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060 gets 23% off, now $1,384.99

86% Affordable, quieter, cooler, more efficient – Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 with RTX 5070 (non-Ti) review

87% Lenovo Legion 9 18 with RTX 5090 Review: The most powerful gaming laptop on the market

New affordable AMD Ryzen gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX graphics: Lenovo releases LOQ Essential 15ARP10

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

This $250 pocket-sized eGPU boosts Cyberpunk 2077 from 45 FPS to 80 FPS at 1080p while consuming only 25 W

HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 – A 14-inch creator workstation with seven display options to choose from

Omen 16: A damn good budget gamer with an ad-infested control center

Fusion 15 (L25) is the first XMG gaming laptop to offer the RTX 5050 GPU option

Big changes for Omen gamers this year – HP Omen 16 review

83% The best budget gamer? HP Omen 16 laptop review

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

Nvidia app 11.0.5 details officially revealed

RX 9070 XT reportedly outsold RTX 5070 Ti by over 200% in Australia while RX 9060 XT draws 100% lead over RTX 5060 Ti

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

Laptop power boost: Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box - External Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU via Thunderbolt 5 review

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 outperforms most other ultrathin laptops with similar RTX 5060 graphics

Lenovo launches Legion laptop lighter than even the Razer Blade 16 or MSI Stealth 16 AI

87% Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX10 review: Formidable Razer Blade 16 competitor

Moving from console to keyboard: The Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 advantage

Wee Beastie SFF PC with MXM RTX 4070 GPU introduced as a more affordable alternative to AMD Strix Halo mini PCs

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