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RTX 5090 not dead, says Nvidia—but it's mysteriously vanished from the company's official marketplace
Despite rumors of production halts and its disappearance from Nvidia's official marketplace, Nvidia's senior vice president Jeff Fisher stated that production of the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has not been discontinued. However, the card remains scarce and difficult to obtain, with limited stock and inflated prices from third-party sellers, contributing to a barren GPU market.
Man moved to tears by RTX 5090 on his wedding day - $9000+ price tag brings a tear to my eye too
A man was reportedly moved to tears upon receiving an ROG Astral RTX 5090 graphics card as a wedding gift, with the item's market value exceeding $9,000. The article notes the high price and rarity of the component, referencing a similar gift given last year.
PlayStation Files a Patent for its Own Implementation of Frame Generation
PlayStation has filed a patent for its own frame generation technology, dubbed "Generation Super Sampling." While similar to Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR, PlayStation's implementation may leverage controller input for more accurate frame predictions. This technology could allow for higher visual fidelity at smoother frame rates on future consoles.
A hardware market freeze could transform the industry forever | Opinion
The gaming industry faces a potential long-term transformation due to prohibitively high console and GPU prices, leading to a market re-centering around existing hardware like smartphones and Macs. This shift could permanently alter platform dominance and development priorities, with Sony potentially benefiting from a frozen market while Microsoft struggles, and mobile gaming gaining significant traction.
TSMC Q3 FY26 posts sixth consecutive record profits quarter, beating expectations
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) reported its sixth consecutive quarter of record profits for Q3 FY26, exceeding analyst expectations with NT$1.49 trillion in revenue and NT$763.1 billion in net income. The company's success is largely attributed to the booming demand for AI chips and components, positioning TSMC as a critical supplier for major tech companies like NVIDIA.
The AI bubble may not have burst yet, but $1 trillion worth of air appears to have escaped
Major technology companies, particularly those in the AI and semiconductor sectors, have experienced significant stock price declines, collectively losing over $1 trillion in value. Factors contributing to this sell-off include concerns about potential oversupply in memory markets, increased production capacity, and rising financing hurdles for AI infrastructure development.
I jammed Nvidia's new DLSS 5 October update model into the RTX Spark and it's 25% faster at 1440p
Nvidia's latest DLSS 5 update, featuring a new Neural Rendering model, shows a 25% performance increase at 1440p in NBA 2K27 when tested on the Nvidia RTX Spark platform. The updated model is reportedly half as demanding on hardware and reduces VRAM usage, though visual improvements are most noticeable in cutscenes rather than gameplay.
Nvidia's RTX Spark makes for an impressive Arm-based gaming laptop but not one I'd recommend you buy just for…
Nvidia's RTX Spark SoC offers an impressive, albeit expensive, Arm-based solution for gaming laptops, particularly excelling in AI workloads. While the Asus ProArt P16 demonstrates strong efficiency and performance comparable to some x86 gaming laptops, its high cost and limitations in single-core performance and emulation compatibility make it difficult to recommend for the average PC gamer. It represents a fascinating glimpse into the future of PC hardware, especially for those heavily invested in AI and creative tasks.
Dial Up the Cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Controls Arrive on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA has introduced new DLSS 4.5 controls for GeForce NOW, allowing members to customize game visuals and performance in the cloud without requiring high-end hardware. This update coincides with the launch of Keen Games' Enshrouded 1.0 and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on the service, alongside ten other new titles.
Hogwarts Legacy's DLSS 5 update shows devs have been listening to PC gamers about keeping it the hell away from…
Nvidia is releasing a new DLSS 5 model on November 5th, which will be implemented in Hogwarts Legacy. This update significantly reduces the performance overhead and VRAM usage compared to previous versions, addressing earlier criticisms about its impact on character models. The new DLSS 5 model focuses more on environmental lighting and materials, with developers actively toning down its effect on character appearances.
'Half the GPU overhead' with 'comparable visual fidelity': Nvidia dramatically improves DLSS 5, which is great — but gamers want it on more GPUs
Nvidia has significantly enhanced its DLSS 5 technology, achieving up to 40% faster frame rates and reducing GPU overhead by half while maintaining visual fidelity. The updated DLSS 5 model, launching October 16, will be available on RTX 5000 series GPUs, RTX Spark laptops, and GeForce Now, with new game integrations for Hogwarts Legacy and Where Winds Meet. Additionally, Nvidia introduced a new performance mode for frame generation, offering further frame rate boosts, and is working to bring support to older RTX 4000 series cards.
I just tricked DLSS into running on my AMD GPU in Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2 and all it took was running a single…
A new tool called HelixSR allows users to run Nvidia's DLSS upscaling technology on AMD GPUs in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2. The tool replaces FSR 3.1 with DLSS 3.7, offering comparable image quality with a very slight performance decrease. While not an official solution, it provides an alternative for older AMD cards that cannot utilize FSR 4.
Nvidia Brings DLSS 5 to Hogwarts Legacy, But Some Fans Can't Tell The Difference
Nvidia has implemented its DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology in Hogwarts Legacy, following its recent debut in NBA 2K27. However, some players have reported difficulty in distinguishing the visual difference brought by the new model.
MMO Business Roundup: EU cash shop currency crackdown, Nvidia’s GPU halt, and Steam’s player numbers
This MMO industry roundup covers several key developments: the EU is investigating Activision Blizzard, Mojang, Riot Games, and Ubisoft over cash shop currency practices. Steam has set new player concurrency records, exceeding 43 million users online. Additionally, unconfirmed reports suggest Nvidia is halting production of the RTX 5090 GPU to prioritize AI hardware, potentially increasing prices and making the RTX 5080 the top consumer card.
AMD has reportedly already raised GDDR6 prices for its graphics card partners, so you'll find no solace from…
AMD has reportedly increased prices for GDDR6 memory supplied to its graphics card partners, effective October 1. This follows a similar move by Nvidia and is expected to lead to higher prices for PC gamers. The ongoing memory supply crisis and rising component costs, exacerbated by geopolitical events, are contributing factors.
If you're upset about the dire lack of consumer RAM knocking around, this 480 GB Intel GPU isn't going to…
Intel has unveiled its new GPU D-Series, codenamed 'Crescent Island', featuring up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X memory. This AI-focused GPU is designed for inference workloads, offering a balance of memory capacity, compute performance, and power efficiency for data center deployment. The article notes the significant amount of memory compared to consumer GPUs and expresses concern that production lines may be diverted from gaming hardware to AI use cases.
Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card production
Nvidia has reportedly ceased production of its GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, according to leaked factory notices. The RTX 5080 24GB is expected to become the new top-tier consumer card, while the RTX 5080 16GB will be discontinued. This news comes amidst broader industry-wide memory supply constraints affecting multiple platforms.
Nvidia are abandoning their RTX 5090 graphics cards in order to focus on AI dev friendly RTX Pro ones, leaker claims
A leaker claims Nvidia is shifting production of its high-end consumer graphics card, the RTX 5090, to focus on 'RTX Pro' cards for AI development. This move, if true, would further exacerbate the difficulty for regular PC owners to acquire desired hardware due to the booming AI industry's demand for chips.
Schrödinger's GPU set for an early 2027 release as the dead/alive 24 GB RTX 5080 Super box is shaken once more
Rumors suggest Nvidia may be axing the 24 GB RTX 5080 Super and 16 GB RTX 5080 in favor of a new 24 GB RTX 5080 variant launching in early 2027, potentially leaving the RTX 5070 Ti as the top gaming choice. This shift is reportedly driven by the utilization of GB202 GPUs for professional RTX Pro cards and local AI model usage, rather than significant gaming performance improvements.
The RTX 4090 launched four years ago today, and now the RTX 5090 is rumoured for the chop, I can't help but look…
The article reflects on the four-year anniversary of the Nvidia RTX 4090's launch, contrasting its initial $1,499 MSRP with current pricing trends where even the RTX 5080 exceeds that cost. Rumors suggest the RTX 5090 may be canceled for consumers due to high production costs and its silicon being repurposed for data centers, highlighting a significant increase in graphics card prices and a potential shift away from consumer-focused halo GPUs.
