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AMD's new GPUs could be a flop – and while that's good news for Nvidia, I'm worried for gamers

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AMD's RX 9070 XT looks a tempting buy right now – so why is it losing out to Nvidia, with even the RTX 5090 ahead of Team Red's GPU on Steam?

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End your SSD hunt now, with Samsung's 2TB and 4TB 990 Evo Plus models heavily discounted ahead of Amazon Prime Day

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Don't wait for Amazon Prime Day for a new SSD, as two models of the Samsung 990 Evo Plus are now available with generous discounts.

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Now might be the perfect time to buy an AMD RX 9070 XT, as retailer rumors suggest it's hit a low for the year

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Thinking of buying a new GPU? Now might be the time to strike, before rumored price hikes kick in for graphics cards later this year.

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AMD's impressive free RX 9070 XT speed boosts confirmed in new benchmarks – and they make the GPU a better buy than Nvidia's RX 5070 Ti

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Driver-driven performance improvements over time means AMD's graphics card is now better value than ever.

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Nobody wants 8GB GPUs from Nvidia and AMD – and this retailer just made that clear

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Nvidia and AMD 8GB budget GPUs aren't selling well at a German retailer, suggesting PC gamers don't want low VRAM GPUs.

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Nvidia GPU scams are rampant right now – here's how to stay safe

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Scammers are targeting graphics cards, and Nvidia's RTX 5090 is a frequent choice. Here's how to stay safe from GPU scams.

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I spent weeks testing the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and RX 9060 XT 8GB, and both offer compelling value

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The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT offers good value in both its 16GB and 8GB versions, though both still lag behind when competing with Nvidia's offerings.

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Nvidia could have a new take on its fastest GPU that will reportedly pack a 'surprise' – but I wouldn't get your hopes up

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Nvidia's rumored new RTX 5090 model could surprise us – but if that shock is a cheaper price for the GPU, I'd still prepare for disappointment.

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Quick! The Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti is finally on sale for a sensible price in the UK

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Nvidia's RTX 5000 series GPUs have mostly been untouchable since launch due to inflated prices, but that's slowly coming to an end at UK retailers.

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Nvidia RTX 5050 again rumored to pack slower VRAM than other Blackwell GPUs, but don’t write off this budget graphics card yet

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Nvidia RTX 5050 VRAM rumor adds to the general gloom around the budget GPU, but honestly, I’d ignore the doomsayers.

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PCIe 7.0 has been announced, offering superfast speeds for the components inside your PC – but don’t get excited just yet

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Even though PCIe 6.0 still hasn’t arrived, PCIe 7.0 has just been announced – and work has begun on PCIe 8.0. Confused? We’ll explain it all.

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Intel’s Nova Lake processors rumored to have unique hybrid architecture – are we moving away from discrete GPUs?

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We could be seeing upgraded iGPU performance in Intel's upcoming Nova Lake S desktop processors, if rumors about a hybrid architecture are true.

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Nvidia has a new GeForce hotfix GPU driver to address several issues – but I'm terrified of installing any updates

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The trend of frequent Nvidia Game Ready Drivers and hotfix updates continues, with version 576.66 released to address game crashes and bugs.

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Can’t wait for AMD’s next-gen Ryzen CPUs? Zen 6 sighting hints they could arrive late in 2026, possibly packing a dream gaming chip

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What could be the Ryzen 10000 range of desktop processors might be with us sooner than the rumor mill expected.

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AMD looks like it’s losing the GPU war based on new Steam survey, with Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti proving itself to be popular already

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The RTX 5060 Ti appears to be more popular than the RX 9070, as Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs easily outgun AMD RDNA 4 rivals with Steam gamers.

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Nvidia and MediaTek’s rumored gaming laptop chip could match the RTX 4070’s performance – and that’d be a potential game-changer for handhelds

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We could be seeing Nvidia enter the handheld gaming PC market space with a new gaming SoC, and a new rumor further hints at the possibility.

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Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU spotted in Acer gaming laptops, so it could arrive soon – but I’m becoming more doubtful about a desktop variant

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Nvidia’s RTX 5050 could put some serious pep in the step of budget gaming laptops soon – with any luck.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 may not be Nvidia’s only handheld – a rumor says it’s building a new mobile gaming chip, and I’m excited for portable DLSS

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Nvidia is yet to make a strong appearance in the SoC gaming market for portable devices, but a new rumor suggests it may be happening soon.

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Nvidia confirms another black screen bug, and it’s a nasty one hitting RTX 5060 GPUs this time – but a fix has been rushed out

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Nvidia’s latest RTX 5060 GPUs are now in trouble with a bug causing black screens (again) that prevents some PCs from booting.

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AMD insists it was right to make an 8GB version of RX 9060 XT GPU, but PC gamers are finding it easy to be cynical about this model

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Is 8GB enough for a modern GPU? AMD argues it is, but some PC gamers are unhappy about the RX 9060 XT with this memory loadout.

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Rumored Nvidia RTX 5080 Super specs disappoint some gamers, but I don’t think there’s anything to worry about with this GPU

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Is Nvidia set to further anger PC gamers with an underwhelming RTX 5080 Super? Don’t fret – there’s more to this spec rumor than meets the eye.

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The best graphics cards of Computex 2025: all the best of GeForce, Radeon, and Arc GPUs

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These are the coolest graphics cards I saw at Computex 2025

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MSI's component showcase at Computex was impressive, but in the end, I fell in love with a bracket

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MSI's Unibracket for its new AIO cooler is my dark horse favorite reveal at Computex

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AMD unleashes RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025, a powerful GPU with a bargain price tag that could be Nvidia’s worst nightmare

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The rumors were bang-on about the RX 9060 XT being a peppy GPU, and it looks compellingly priced, too.

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Intel's Computex 2025 Panther Lake demos showcase power efficiency focus – and also hint at strong gaming performance

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Intel is teasing a heavy focus on Panther Lake's power efficiency and gaming performance, as it showcased one of the mobile processors at Computex 2025.

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Qualcomm isn’t giving us new Snapdragon chips at Computex - but there’s a surprise waiting in September

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Qualcomm says ‘watch this space’ instead of actually revealing anything at Computex 2025 - but I’m not worried.

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I tested the RTX 5060 - is 8GB of VRAM really enough in 2025?

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I've done some early testing of Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 - how does the newest 'cheap' GPU stack up?

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AMD subtly confirms reveal date for its next Radeon GPU – an ideal time to compete with Nvidia at Computex 2025

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AMD has all-but-confirmed that the Radeon RX 9060 XT will be revealed at Computex 2025, on May 21.

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Intel is seemingly preparing a huge Battlemage GPU reveal at Computex 2025 – and it's expected to be a higher-end offering

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It looks like the rumors of a new Intel Battlemage GPU may be true, as Team Blue has just teased that it may unveil a new Arc B770 GPU at Computex 2025.

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Asus and other Nvidia partner GPUs have been listed on Best Buy - and the price tags might seem like a big joke

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Nvidia is preparing to launch the RTX 5060 on May 19, but leaked Best Buy listings have already exposed potential pricing for partner cards.

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Nvidia’s gaming GPUs could still get pricier despite tariffs truce, new report claims – here’s why

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A gloomy cloud of potential price hikes still hovers over Nvidia’s GeForce GPUs despite Trump’s tariff deal.

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One of AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT partner GPUs has been leaked online - I just hope the $566 price tag for an 8GB graphics card in 2025 is a joke

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AMD is preparing to reveal the Radeon RX 9060 series at Computex 2025, but a new partner card listing suggests a potential high price for its 8GB GPU.

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As Nvidia struggles with RTX 5060 Ti stock, AMD’s RX 9060 XT GPU could sweep in and score a mid-range win with plentiful supply

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AMD’s RX 9060 XT graphics card is rumored to have healthy stock levels when it launches, and that could be a serious problem for Nvidia.

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Intel releases new patch for CPUs affected by instability issues – but wait, weren’t we done with this already?

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Did you forget about Intel’s CPU instability issues? Well don’t, because there’s a new patch that fixes further problems with 14th-gen and 13th-gen chips.

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Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Series ads are wickedly funny, but are they fair to Intel?

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A matter of perspective

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Nvidia confirms on-sale date for RTX 5060 GPU, setting up a possible showdown with AMD’s rumored RX 9060 XT

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Nvidia confirms RTX 5060 arrives May 19, and with AMD’s RX 9060 XT rumored for mid-May, this should be a crucial lower-mid-range GPU showdown.

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As I predicted, Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB will incur a 'motherboard tax' – it suffers a significant performance loss using PCIe 4.0

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Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti has already received a lot of backlash over the 8GB variant, and new performance results corroborate consumers' frustrations.

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Nvidia’s RTX 5060 GPU looks to be imminent, but it could get a very frosty reception

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All signs are pointing to this incoming Nvidia graphics card catching a lot of flak due to its weak-sauce memory loadout.

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Intel's Arc B770 GPU could go head-to-head with Nvidia's RTX 5060 – and it's expected to be revealed at Computex

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Nvidia is preparing its launch of the RTX 5060 this May, but rumors suggest Intel may join AMD in the party of disrupting Team Green's efforts.

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RTX 5080 Super 24GB and 5070 Super 18GB rumored once again – and they could be keenly priced because AMD’s RDNA 4 GPUs have ‘spooked’ Nvidia

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It looks like the gloves might come off, and Nvidia could provide us with an RTX 5080 Super to match the RTX 4090 – for way less money.

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AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU reportedly set to take retail priority over 8GB counterpart - is this the beginning of the end for 8GB GPUs?

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AMD and Nvidia look set to battle it out again, with both anticipated to launch GPUs this May, but one of Team Red's may not get much spotlight in the market.

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The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is too close to the RX 9070 XT to really stand out, but it's a better value given the market

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The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a fantastic graphics card undercut by its market proximity to its beefier sibling, the RX 9070 XT.

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AMD RX 9060 XT could launch on May 21 to upstage Nvidia’s RTX 5060 – but the GPU battle will really begin in June

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RX 9060 XT could launch on May 21, go on sale in June – and despite the late arrival, I remain hopeful AMD will keep Nvidia on the ropes with this GPU.

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How to upgrade a graphics card

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I'm here to show you how to upgrade a graphics card in your rig

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Here's one of the strangest ways gamers are trying to buy an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 - unsurprisingly, it's not working

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It's no surprise to see Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 highly sought after, and this move from Japanese retailers is a prime example.

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Nvidia's new GeForce hotfix driver 576.26 is its second in a row - and it's still giving users issues

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Nvidia's recent driver woes have been prevalent for the last few months, and two consecutive hotfix driver releases are a big indication of serious issues.

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What is a CUDA core? The Nvidia GPU technology explained

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I explain what a CUDA core is, what it does, and why they're important

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Asus' ROG Astral GPU sag 'detector' needs to be adopted by other GPU and motherboard manufacturers - even though it's reportedly been removed

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GPU sag can be a potential nightmare for some, but Asus' new feature will help users avoid issues.

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Nvidia's rumored RTX 5080 Super could feature 24GB of VRAM - could it be enough to match the RTX 4090's performance?

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It appears as though Nvidia may not be done with the Blackwell GPU lineup after the RTX 5060, as rumors suggest we may be seeing an RTX 5080 Super soon.

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What is DLSS?

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If you're wondering 'What is DLSS?', I'm here to answer all your questions about this groundbreaking gaming technology.

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