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GPUs, or graphics cards, used to be something that only gamers cared about. Their popularity has since taken off as multi-purpose tools for cryptocurrency mining, large-number crunching for AI applications, and usefulness in data centers. The proliferation of GPUs in the tech world is incredible.

The Intel Arc B580 sitting among other graphics cards.

This is the GPU I’m most excited for in 2026 — and it’s not by AMD or Nvidia

The GPU I’m excited about in 2026 isn’t from Nvidia or AMD
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Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could tune your game settings for you

Gaming PC Setup

Your next prebuilt PC might arrive with memory loss

Samsung T7 Portable SSD

The RAM shortage is here to stay, but Samsung clears that SSDs will be spared for now

NVIDIA RTX 5090

Finding a new GPU in 2026 might get a lot harder

Intel's Panther Lake chip on a gradient background

Your next Intel laptop could game much better without needing a GPU

Lisuan 7G106 GPU

Your Windows on ARM laptop could someday play real PC games

rtx 5060 ti deal

RTX 5060 Ti price drop finally makes sense for budget gaming pcs

gaming round up

The best Cyber Monday gaming deals on Amazon: PS5, GPUs, and more

NVIDIA GeForce RTX with GPU

You thought 8GB VRAM was bad? Nvidia might stop bundling it at all

AMD Radeon GPU logo

If you’re planning a GPU upgrade, AMD just gave you a reason to hurry

Nvidia GeForce RTX Gaming Setup with Monitor and PC build.

How to optimize Nvidia Control Panel settings for gaming and overall performance

Gigabyte GPU in Hand

AMD & Nvidia may slash their budget-GPU lineup and here’s why

Rising memory prices are putting serious pressure on GPU makers, and the budget graphics-card segment may be the first casualty. AMD and Nvidia are reportedly considering cuts that could reshape the entry-level market.
Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

AMD backtracks, your older Radeon cards keep game optimizations with new drivers

AMD walked back confusion around "maintenance mode" and confirmed RX 5000 and RX 6000 cards still get day-one game support. Two driver branches stay, but launch-day profiles, stability updates, and security fixes continue.
Fans on the RTX 5080.

Nvidia RTX 50 Super GPUs could launch soon, here’s what we’ve heard so far

Nvidia is said to be working on the RTX 50-series Super refresh. Here's everything we know about these graphics cards.
Forza Horizon 5 on the Alienware AW2725QF.

What is VSync, and how can it improve your PC gaming experience?

VSync is responsible for calibrating your monitor’s frame-by-frame performance, but is it a necessary feature? Here’s everything you need to know about it.
A view of the rears of Google's four new Pixel 10 phones

Your Pixel 10 will get better for gaming, but how much by is still unconfirmed

Your Pixel 10 is set to get GPU driver updates, but Google isn’t promising the big PowerVR jump. Here’s what changed, what’s missing, and why December’s Pixel Drop is the window to watch.
Rx Series

Make your gaming PC upgrade count, RX 9070 beats RTX 5070 says new tests

Hardware Unboxed’s retest flips a small launch edge into a double-digit lead. At the same $549, RX 9070 runs about 13 percent faster than RTX 5070 at 1440p, even with Quality upscaling enabled.
Editing an image with AI in Apple Vision Pro.

Apple M5: if you’re all about AI, you’ll want to check out this chip

Apple is embracing AI with 300% more effort, for better or worse.
Red Magic 11 Pro smartphone.

Liquid cooling tech from PCs is finally ready for phones, and I’m pretty excited.

RedMagic unveils the world’s first mass-produced liquid cooling system for smartphones, promising better performance and thermal efficiency.
The Nvidia app on the Windows desktop.

Good news GeForce gamers, Nvidia has a significant update for your gaming laptop

The Nvidia app has been updated, and it brings AI features and longer-lasting batteries to gaming laptops.
The RTX 5080 sitting on a pink background.

I’m worried that next-gen GPUs might be too expensive for most gamers

Reports from TSMC indicate that next-gen process nodes might be up to 50% more expensive than the current generation, and this could make GPUs cost more, too.
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

8 of the best GPUs I recommend after 200 hours of testing

Your gaming PC needs one of the best graphics cards for high frame rates, and we've reviewed all of the leading options from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
The Zotac Gaming RTX 5060 Twin Edge graphics card

Nvidia RTX 5060 review: a solid performer with questionable longevity

Strong performance, smart pricing, but some compromises remain
The Zotac RTX 5070 Ti Amp Extreme Infinity plugged into a white gaming PC

I’m a PC builder of 20 years. The latest games make me want to switch to console

I'm a PC builder through and through, but sometimes, I can fully get why some people prefer consoles.
Jensen Huang addressing an audience.

Nvidia is teaming up with Intel – here’s what that means for PC gaming

Nvidia and Intel have just announced an entirely unexpected joint venture -- and it's not just for data centers.
The Yeston Sakura Atlantis RX 9070 XT graphics card on a blue background

My favorite GPU is finally cheaper, but we’re not safe yet

This is the single GPU I was most excited about in 2025, but its price was putting me off for the longest time.
The Nvidia RTX 4070 Super Founders Edition graphics card

I’ve tested multiple GPUs and here’s why $500 cards should be the ones that matter

The industry needs to stop chasing exclusivity and start serving actual gamers
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

I’m finally coming around on prebuilt PCs. Here’s why you should too

As a PC builder, I was never a big fan of prebuilts, but the last year has slowly shifted my perspective.
RTX 5090 vs 4090.

Nvidia’s RTX 50 Super might be a few months away, but that’s not a bad thing

Nvidia's RTX 50 Super might arrive later than predicted, but that might turn out to be a good thing.
PNY RTX 4080 with the power connector attached.

My GPU was an absolute nightmare — here’s how I fixed it

This is a GPU issue that most PC gamers struggle with at one point or another. Here's how I fixed mine.
Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 skips ray tracing in a bold move — here’s why that’s great news

Battlefield 6 won't use ray tracing at all. Some players aren't happy, but this is actually great news.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

The most common GPU problems and how to fix them

Every graphics card has problems some times, but do you know how to fix them? Here's a look at some of the most common GPU problems and how to set them right.
The RTX 5080 sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia hits 94% GPU market share — here’s where I see AMD falling behind

Nvidia's market share keeps on rising, which means that AMD is falling behind. Here's why.

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