«The next level of scam»: YouTuber received four NVIDIA RTX 4090s, three were fakes
It is extremely difficult for an ordinary user to distinguish between counterfeit NVIDIA graphics cards with broken laser engraving on the chips. The repairman told us about the external signs.
This NVIDIA RTX 5090 costs $24,000 — what’s so special about it
Asus RTX 5090 ROG Astral Dhahab Edition is one of the most expensive NVIDIA graphics cards, but not that much. A special detail makes it attractive to the owner who spent a lot of money.
More 3D V-Cache: AMD releases Ryzen 5 5500X3D on Zen 3
Just when it seems that the Ryzen 5000 line is ready to be retired, AMD pulls out another new product. Quietly, without fanfare, the company has added to its website Ryzen 5 5500X3D processor. This is a simplified version of last year’s chip 5600X3Dwhich has slightly lower frequencies and still runs on the Zen 3 architecture. Apparently, AMD…
In the conflict between NVIDIA RTX 50 graphics cards and EVGA motherboards, duct tape wins
EVGA, once the most beloved company in the United States, is not doing well. The company has abandoned the production of video cards and cut back on other areas, such as technical support and software development.
First NVIDIA N1X — processor benchmark outperforms Core Ultra 9 285HX and Ryzen AI MAX+ 395
NVIDIA did not announce its own central processing unit at Computex 2025, but it exists, and its first test has appeared online. Right away, with an application for the top segment.
SDC introduces the first OLED monitor with 720 Hz frequency
Super Display Company (SDC) has introduced a Flash-Speed 540-Meta gaming OLED display with an extreme refresh rate of 720 Hz.
Increasing the memory of video cards: Samsung GDDR7 3 GB modules are now on sale
Currently, you can buy in China Samsung 3 GB modules GDDR7. This paves the way for NVIDIA RTX 50 graphics cards with more memory.
Kioxia prepares an SSD that is three times faster than any other available
Kioxia’s new XL-Flash SSD will deliver more than 10 million IOPS in small-block workloads. This is three times faster than the peak speed of today’s SSDs.
AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2A — but why do handheld consoles need AI?
Portable game consoles are becoming increasingly popular. And to provide such devices with a sufficient performance margin, new components are needed. After a wave of rumors and leaks, AMD has finally confirmed an update to its Ryzen Z2 chip seriesthat are designed specifically for portable gaming consoles. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2A are…
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is in short supply, prices are almost the same as RTX 5060 Ti
It seems that AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB graphics cards are losing their last chances. In the US and Europe, 16GB cards are in short supply — with prices almost as high as the best competitors.
Coracer GPE-01 graphene thermal pad for AMD AM5 is 17 times better than thermal paste and outperforms liquid metal
Chinese manufacturer Coracer has introduced graphene thermal pads for processors for the AM5 socket from AMD. Previously, GPE-01 was only compatible with Intel LGA1851 chips and LGA1700.
Integrated Intel graphics breaks the world record for GPU overclocking in terms of frequency
The overclocker SkatterBencher broke the world record for GPU frequency, but did not need a discrete graphics card. An Intel processor was enough.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 with a turbine based on a global chip appears in China
The graphics card market never ceases to amaze. This time, the source of the surprise was the Goofish platform (Alibaba’s equivalent of eBay), where very specific copies of video cards with the mysterious RTX 5090 32G D7 Turbo label appeared. They look like they are from a parallel reality where NVIDIA allows turbine cooling systems on its…
First reviews of AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB — in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 as NVIDIA RTX 5060 8 GB
According to the first AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB gaming benchmarks, the card is closer to the NVIDIA RTX 5060 8 GB than the 5060 Ti 16 GB in «red» performance.
Super-compact MSI RTX 5060 INSPIRE ITX has a single cooler and fits in the palm of your hand
In recent years, we’ve gotten used to the fact that gaming graphics cards have grown in size and now occupy 2-3 slots and are quite long. They require large cases. And those users who prefer Mini-ITX systems for work or play are often left out of the game and limited to the choice of integrated graphics. And here MSI enters the scene with a…
Support for AMD Ryzen Zen 6 and Intel Core Ultra 3 now available in AIDA64
AMD’s new generation of processors and Intel’s budget chips are coming. Support for the next generation Ryzen on Zen 6 architecture and low-cost Arrow Lake-H/S is already in the AIDA64 beta.
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB outperforms RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB in games — 5% slower, but $150 cheaper
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB gaming benchmark highlights the video card as an attractive option for the budget-conscious gamer. The slight loss of performance compared to the competition is offset by the price.
NVIDIA RTX 5080 from AX Gaming gets a hidden power cable and magnetic cover
When choosing a powerful graphics card, buyers often pay attention not only to the technical characteristics but also to the appearance and convenience of the layout. That is why video card manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to stand out. This time, the Chinese brand AX Gaming has introduced the X3W Max series — a line of GeForce…
YouTuber places a PC with NVIDIA RTX 4060 in a chair — you can really burn
Don’t know where to put your gaming PC in a tight space? There’s a place where it won’t get in the way and no one will look. А NVIDIA RTX 4060 video card will provide comfort in winter.
Backpacks instead of NVIDIA RTX 5090 — buyer exposes fraudulent packaging at the factory
A Reddit user had received backpacks instead of an NVIDIA RTX 5090 video card in an undamaged packaged box. The trail leads to the factory.
NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 for $10,000 — the new noisy «king of gaming»
As a rule, computer components with the Pro prefix are not intended for use in gaming systems. However, this does not stop enthusiasts from conducting experiments, so such devices still make their way to gaming computers. Video blogger and overclocking expert Roman der8auer Hartung asked himself the question «what if» and tested a professional…
AMD Ryzen 9000G chips with a powerful GPU will be released this year – according to Gigabyte
The processor industry is currently experiencing a temporary lull chip upgrade took place at CES 2025, and new processors are expected to be released later this year. But life does not stand still. While all the attention was focused on Computex 2025, AMD has been quietly preparing another novelty — hybrid chips with integrated graphics known as…
China builds its first GPU on 6nm process – NVIDIA RTX 4060 performance
As it turned out, something interesting is happening in the world of video cards not only in the laboratories of Nvidia, AMD, or Intel. Chinese startup Lisuan Technology reported announced the successful launch of its first in-house GPU, the G100, based on the TrueGPU architecture. This graphics card is the first in China to be produced on a…
Intel reinvents a new socket – coolers will be compatible
Intel is known for its frequent changes in processor sockets, which requires replacing the motherboard and cooling system when you buy a new processor. But this time, it seems, the company has changed its approach (here’s what it’s doing growth of the competitor’s market share). Although Intel is preparing another socket change…
First AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT benchmarks — 30% faster than RX 7600 XT
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16 GB of memory in Vulkan and OpenCL has been benchmarked in Geekbench. The video card is 25-31% faster than its predecessor.
Inno3D shows NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 in one slot – how it’s possible
Inno3D has taken care of computer enthusiasts who prefer to build their own systems and want solutions with high performance and cooling efficiency. At Computex 2025, the company presented the new GeForce RTX 5090 Frostbite Pro and RTX 5080 Frostbite Pro graphics cards with an integrated water cooling system.
Replacing the thermal gel on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT reduces the temperature by 7°C
The cooling system is one of the key components of modern graphics cards. High temperatures of video memory often go unnoticed by users, although they can affect the stability and durability of the graphics adapter. Last month it was reported that Gigabyte’s RTX 50 graphics cards have a problem with thermal gel leakageand this is creates a…
A powerful competitor to Samsung and SK Hynix — China’s CXMT will produce DDR5 and HBM3
China’s huge ChangXin Memory Technologies, or CXMT, is moving to production of DDR5 memory and HBM3. This is a blow to Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron in the domestic market.
A computer in a typewriter case «pulls» vintage games
This computer with a slightly strange keyboard layout on the case was actually once an Optima SP 26 typewriter. Reddit user maniek-86 turned it into a PC.
Pulsar Feinmann mouse gets a Noctua fan for the palm of your hand
Sellers of gaming accessories periodically create new devices, and sometimes they come up with very unusual solutions. One of them is a mouse with a built-in fan that will literally help you cool down during hot gaming battles. This experimental device introduced Pulsar in cooperation with the well-known fan manufacturer Noctua.
The new 80 Plus Ruby power supply standard guarantees 96.5% efficiency — devices with 97.5% efficiency are already available
In today’s world, where digital services and artificial intelligence are penetrating new areas of our lives every day, data centers are becoming the true hearts of modern infrastructure. They power social networksThey process banking transactions, manage cloud services, and process artificial intelligence. But behind all this digital progress…
Micron PCIe 6.0 SSD with 30.25 Gbps speed debuts at Computex 2025
Solid state drives for PCIe 5.0 with transfer rates of 12-15 Gbps are no longer a surprise. But Micron decided to surprise with an SSD with a sequential read/write speed of 30.25 Gbps.
One cable for everything: Sparkle shows off Intel video card with Thunderbolt 5
One of the new products shown at Computex 2025 that definitely deserves the attention of computer enthusiasts is the Sparkle Thunderbolt video card. This concept can give new life to something that once seemed lost – video output via USB-C in video cards. If you use displays with USB Type-C or dream of a simple connection «one cable», this…
The yellow ones are also on fire: NVIDIA RTX 5090 «survived», but MSI custom cable is damaged
How long has it been since the cables on the NVIDIA RTX 5090 melted? It seems that a different color helps only psychologically if the current parameters are exceeded.
AMD explains why video cards with 8 GB of memory are needed
According to AMD, most gamers simply don’t need more than 8 GB of VRAM. Perhaps, after this explanation, most gamers should just throw up their hands and leave.
Maxsun showed a transparent water-cooled graphics card — and it looks like an art object
At Computex 2025, hardware manufacturers are competing not only in terms of specs but also in terms of creativity. Among the new Maxsun motherboards, visitors noticed an unexpected novelty. This is not just another board or an ordinary video card. It’s a water-cooled GPU concept that immediately caught the eye.
MSI shows off PinSafe Design — motherboards won’t scratch fingers with sharp soldering spikes
Anyone who has ever assembled a computer on their own knows the feeling — scratched fingers, pinched skin, invisible wounds from sharp contacts on the back of the motherboard. But it seems that MSI has decided to put an end to this. At Computex 2025, the company showed an updated concept — PinSafe Design. It is designed to save users from…
Fuses for NVIDIA RTX: a gamer created a monster cable to prevent anything from melting
Reddit user malcanore18 has already had problems with damage and repair of his NVIDIA RTX 4090. So he decided to create something that would prevent connectors and cables from melting.
Seasonic power supplies will prevent NVIDIA RTX 50 from melting down — current monitoring and warning
In the world of powerful PC hardware, there is one painful topic that only the lazy don’t talk about: overheating and melting of power connectors such as 12VHPWR and newer 12V-2×6. This problem was faced by owners of powerful graphics cards such as NVIDIA RTX 5090, RTX 5080 or RTX 4090. And while manufacturers are constantly improving…
AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT: up to 16 GB of memory, PCIe 5.0 x16, and starting at $299
One of AMD’s key announcements at Computex 2025 was the new mid-range Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. This is the third model in the Radeon RX 9000 lineup — the new product complements the already available RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. There is currently no official mention of a regular non-XT version of the RX 9060.
Intel unveils Arc Pro B50 and B60 graphics cards for professionals: up to 24 GB of memory, AI focus, and prices starting at $299
As well as expectedAt Computex 2025, Intel made a loud statement in the field of professional graphics and AI. The chipmaker introduced a new line of Arc Pro B-series graphics cards aimed at workstations for graphics, rendering, machine learning, and design. The main emphasis is not only on performance but also on a large amount of memory and…
Acer «has revealed» AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB video card ahead of the official announcement
On the official Acer’s site, dedicated to Computex 2025, probably by accident, announced the Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB video card from AMD.
Laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 are already on sale — price from $1099
NVIDIA is not slowing down: after the release of desktop versions New GeForce RTX 5060 mobile graphics cards based on Blackwell architecture are now available in laptops from leading manufacturers. This upgrade brings increased performance and new AI features to the midrange class.
AMD’s growth: the company gained 40% of the server segment’s revenue and a third of the desktop segment
The world of processors has long ceased to be an area of exclusive dominance for Intel. AMD has confidently gained a foothold in all key segments — and the latest Mercury Research report for the first quarter of 2025 proves it once again. In short: the company has set new records. And not only in the number of chips sold, but also in revenue,…
First tests of RTX 5060 — NVIDIA still provided a driver «selected» under harsh conditions
Recently, ITC.ua reported that NVIDIA has not provided the press with the RTX 5060 driver before its release, so no one expected preliminary reviews. But it appears that some people did get them — some reviews appeared.
The new champion: Phison E28 controller beats existing PCIe 5.0 SSDs in preliminary tests
In January of this year, Phison announced the PS5028-E28 PCIe 5.0 SSD controller. No drives are available yet, but the first tests demonstrate an advantage over the best SSDs of 2025.
NVIDIA raises prices by 5-15% on everything — to compensate for export restrictions and duties
The major video card and AI chipmaker has raised prices for almost all products to compensate for $5.5 billion in losses in China and higher costs at TSMC.
China and sanctions: Malaysia to increase video card imports by 3400% in 2025
In a world where GPU power is the currency for the development of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance computing systems, a sharp rise in GPU imports to a particular country always attracts attention. It so happened that amid the unfolding trade war between the US and China, an unprecedented surge in GPU orders occurred in…
Intel Core Ultra processors slow down high-speed SSDs, — tests
Delays associated with Intel Core 200S processors slow down M.2 ports on motherboards, such as the Z890, and prevent SSDs from achieving high data transfer rates.
No RTX 5060 reviews? NVIDIA won’t release drivers to the press until the card’s launch
It seems that we shouldn’t expect high-quality reviews of the NVIDIA RTX 5060 on the eve of video card release on May 19. The company has restricted access to the relevant drivers for the press.
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