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GeForce RTX 5090 Users Report Melted Power Connectors
A few days before the release of the new GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards by NVIDIA, some users on Reddit started reporting issues with the connectors of their Founders Edition models. The connector in question is the 12VHPWR, introduced by NVIDIA with the RTX 40 series GPUs. The images shared,…
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NVIDIA Acknowledges RTX 50 Series “Black Screen” Issue, Investigating Fix
The “black screen” issue appears to be quite common with the latest RTX 50 series graphics cards. The problem has been reported by many users, prompting NVIDIA to acknowledge the issue and confirm that they are investigating a solution. Some users believe this could be a permanent issue, raising concerns…
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Performance – 40 Graphics Cards Tested!
Kingdom Come: Deliverance made a name for itself with its deep historical accuracy, punishingly realistic combat, and an open world that felt truly alive. Now, after years of anticipation, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is finally here, promising an even more immersive medieval experience. As with any major new release, we’ve…
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RTX 5090 Users Report Black Screen Issues After Driver Update
Some users who recently purchased the NVIDIA RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, which went on sale on January 30, have reported issues after updating their graphics drivers. The problem appears to cause the screen to go completely black, rendering the graphics card unusable for now. Users Report Black Screen Issues…
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ASUS RTX 5080 TUF Gaming Graphics Card Review
With the RTX 5080 now available, there’s been much discussion around custom AIB models, especially with some brands sticking to their tried-and-tested designs while others refine their cooling and aesthetics. One of the standout cards from ASUS is the RTX 5080 TUF OC, a card that builds on the robust…
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Every Flagship Nvidia GPU Launch in 20 Years Adjusted For Inflation
The graphics card market moves fast in terms of price. These days maybe too fast, or not fast enough (performance gains), depending on how you look at it. Remember the thrill of upgrading to the latest graphics card? The promise of smoother frame rates, crisper visuals, and conquering the most…
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Driver Updates Appear to be Bricking Some RTX 5090 Graphics Cards? …Uh-Oh!
From flagship gaming hardware to a humble lightbulb, it doesn’t matter how expensive the thing is, hardware failures happen. Even on the best-made components, you have to expect a small percentage will just fall foul of some manufacturing error or something similar. However, when that hardware is your brand new…
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NVIDIA’s Next-Gen RTX 60 Rubin Architecture Speculation Has Already Started
Whispers surrounding NVIDIA’s next-generation RTX 60 series graphics cards are intensifying, despite the recent launch of the RTX 50 series in recent weeks, the industry never sleeps. Leaks suggest a significant leap in performance and features, including the new “Rubin” architecture. While it’s already expected this will bring more performance,…
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AORUS GeForce RTX5090 MASTER ICE 32G Graphics Card Review
With the RTX 5090 now available, discussion has focused on custom AIB models, with brands introducing new cooling technologies and design tweaks to maximise performance. Gigabyte’s AORUS RTX 5090 Master ICE is intriguing, offering a unique frosted white aesthetic and innovative cooling. Given NVIDIA’s Founders Edition’s more compact dual-slot design,…
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Rumor: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Will Outperform NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti by 15%
According to rumors, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series is expected to launch in the first quarter of the year, though an official release date has not been confirmed. The delay could be due to various reasons, including price adjustments to make the cards more competitive with NVIDIA’s RTX 5070…
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MSI Delays RTX 5090 Launch to February 6
MSI has announced that it will delay the launch of its RTX 5090 graphics cards to February 6, after previously planning to release them on January 30. Although pre-sales have already started, they are limited to a set amount of stock. Buyers who placed orders for the GeForce RTX 5090…
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition Review
Just last week, NVIDIA dropped the RTX 5090 (review). The most powerful graphics card in the world donning the new Blackwell architecture, but arguably, along with being super powerful, means that it has a super price tag to match that is simply beyond the remit of most consumers wanting the…
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NVIDIA Confirms GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 Will Be Hard to Find at Launch
NVIDIA has officially acknowledged that the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards will be extremely difficult to find on their release day, Thursday, January 30, 2025. Tim Adams, the head of NVIDIA’s GeForce community, stated in a forum post that the company expects high demand for both GPUs.…
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RTX 5090 – Has A New Driver Improved Performance & The 1% Lows?
When the RTX 5090 reviews were released, we along with others found performance to be strong, but it seemed to be lacking in the 1% lows, and it’s something that I wanted to investigate further into, from generation to generation, we saw some a decent uplift. Value aside, I felt…
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AMD Debunks $900 Price Rumors for Radeon RX 9070 XT GPUs: ‘Never Part of the Plan’
The launch date and pricing for AMD‘s new Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 graphics cards remain surrounded by uncertainty. Despite AMD’s partners and retailers already having stock, a prolonged embargo by the company prevents their sale. Confusion Over Pricing Plans While we aren’t going to comment on all…
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