Graphics Cards
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007 First Light joins an ever-expanding list of 2026 games without up-to-date AMD FSR or Intel XeSS support
The game 007 First Light, along with other 2026 releases like Forza Horizon 6 and Pragmata, lacks full support for AMD's FSR 4 and Intel's XeSS upscaling technologies, primarily offering Nvidia's DLSS suite. Developers IO Interactive and Playground Games have opted to implement older versions of FSR or omit XeSS entirely, leaving PC gamers with Nvidia GeForce RTX cards as the primary beneficiaries of advanced graphics features. This decision is attributed to developers rather than any restrictions imposed by Nvidia.
Taiwanese buyers of Gigabyte's new RTX 5090 can register to receive a 'gold item', because nothing says wealth like Nvidia's most expensive gaming GPU
Gigabyte is running a 40th-anniversary promotion in Taiwan for its Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity 32G graphics card. Buyers who purchase the GPU between May 25 and June 7 can register to receive 1 gram of 999 pure gold. The high-end graphics card is priced around NT$165,000 (approximately $5,250 USD).
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a China-exclusive GPU that could become global
Packaging for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card has leaked with English branding, suggesting a potential global release outside of China. This mid-range GPU features a Navi 48 GPU and 12GB GDDR6 RAM, positioning it as a competitor to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070. While currently a China-exclusive 'Golden Rabbit Edition', its potential worldwide launch could offer a more affordable option in the current GPU market.
If this breakdown of the full cost of producing your favourite graphics card is accurate, then prices for certain GPUs are going to make 64 GB DDR5 kits look cheap
A breakdown of graphics card production costs suggests that prices for certain GPUs, particularly high-end models, are set to increase significantly. Factors like DRAM shortages, increased wafer prices from TSMC, and rising shipping costs are contributing to these hikes, with some cards already exceeding MSRP and more price surges expected.
The latest 100% Chinese-made GPU may still lag behind an RTX 3060 but it could be the start of something big in graphics…
Lisuan has released the LX 7G100, China's first 100% domestically produced graphics card capable of running modern DirectX 12 games. While its performance significantly trails behind established cards like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, it represents a notable step forward for China's domestic GPU development. The card is priced at approximately $485, positioning it as a niche product for enthusiasts and collectors.
Nvidia's Chinese budget GPU rival can actually run games, but it isn't a threat to the RTX 5060 yet
Chinese company Lisuan has released the LX 7G100, a graphics card that can run games and is positioned as a potential rival to Nvidia's offerings. While benchmarks show it performing significantly below Nvidia's RTX 5060, it represents a notable step forward for China's domestic GPU development, with potential for future improvements.
Your Nvidia GPU Needs A Driver Update Right Now, Unless You Enjoy Surprise Malware DLC
Nvidia has issued a critical security alert for its graphics card drivers on Windows and Linux, urging users to update to version 596.49 immediately. Hackers have exploited a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to PCs, potentially stealing data or injecting malware. The company also introduced Auto Shader Compilation for RTX 50-series cards, designed to compile shaders in the background during idle times.
Your Nvidia GPU Needs A Driver Update Right Now, Unless You Enjoy Surprise Malware DLC
Nvidia has issued a critical security alert for its graphics card drivers on Windows and Linux, urging users to update to version 596.49 immediately. Hackers have exploited a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to PCs, potentially stealing data or injecting malware. The company also introduced Auto Shader Compilation for RTX 50-series cards, designed to compile shaders in the background during idle times.
Hardware Reviews
This article provides reviews and comparisons for various PC hardware components. It features a head-to-head comparison of the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards, as well as a review of the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II headset.
Alienware's new 'budget' laptop is a damning indictment of the current state of PC gaming hardware
The new Alienware 15 laptop, despite being marketed as budget-friendly, highlights issues within the PC gaming hardware market. Launching with older GPU configurations like the RTX 3050 in some regions and employing single-channel memory to cut costs, it questions the definition of 'entry-level' given its high price point. This contrasts with other available options, suggesting a challenging market for affordable gaming laptops.
AMD will bring its next-generation FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older GPUs
AMD will release its next-generation FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 4.1 upscaling technology in July, making it available to players with RDNA 3 graphics cards. The technology is expected to be implemented in over 300 games.
The year is 2026 and Alienware just launched an RTX 4050 gaming laptop for $1300
Alienware has launched the Alienware 15 gaming laptop, featuring configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, RTX 5050, and RTX 5060 graphics cards. The base model with an RTX 4050 is priced at $1,299, aiming for a budget-friendly segment with a focus on hybrid work and play capabilities. The laptop includes 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a durable polycarbonate resin chassis.
PC Specification Requirements of the Most Graphically Demanding Games
This article discusses the PC hardware requirements for graphically demanding games, highlighting how advancements in PC technology and game development necessitate powerful components. It details the specifications needed for titles like Starfield, Forza Horizon 5, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Baldur's Gate 3, and others, emphasizing the impact of resolution, frame rates, and advanced graphical features like ray tracing on system demands.
The RTX 5090 is already out of reach for us mere PC gaming mortals, but board prices could make it a mythical beast
The upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is expected to be prohibitively expensive for PC gamers due to rising component costs, particularly for GDDR7 memory. Board prices are projected to increase significantly, potentially making the card a 'mythical beast' for consumers. This trend, exacerbated by AI data center demand, is driving up prices across the PC hardware market, leading to recommendations for more budget-friendly options like the GeForce RTX 5070.
Lenovo’s most powerful RTX 5090 gaming PC just dropped to a record-low price
Lenovo's high-end Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and an RTX 5090 GPU, has reached a record low price of $4657.49 with a discount code. This configuration includes 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, offering substantial performance for gaming and content creation. The article highlights the power of the RTX 5090 and DLSS 4.5 technology, noting that building a similar PC would be more expensive.
Intel's Big Battlemage Arc Pro B70 GPU benchmarked in games, ends up bang-on Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB performance
Benchmarks indicate Intel's Arc Pro B70 GPU offers performance comparable to the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti in traditional rasterization, but falls behind when ray tracing is enabled. Despite its larger die size and 32 GB of VRAM, the GPU is not being released for gaming due to cost-effectiveness concerns compared to Nvidia's offerings.
Cheaper AMD Radeon RX 9050 GPUs are seemingly inbound, and it's almost better than the RX 9060
Reports suggest AMD is preparing to release the Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, which may feature a higher core count than the RX 9060. This new GPU is rumored to use the Navi 44 GPU with 2,048 Stream Processors and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, potentially making it a strong option for small form-factor PCs and rivaling upcoming devices like the Steam Machine.
AMD reportedly planning a new budget graphics card with a surprising number of cores
AMD is reportedly planning a new budget graphics card, the Radeon RX 9050, which may feature the same core count as the RX 9060 XT but with lower clock speeds. This move could be a strategy to utilize surplus Navi 44 chips or fill a gap in the low-end market. The card is expected to have 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 128-bit memory bus.
Evening Tech Bits
AMD is reportedly working on an entry-level RDNA 4 graphics card, rumored to be the RX 9050. This new GPU is expected to feature 8GB of VRAM and 2048 cores, potentially surpassing the RX 9060 in core count.
Nvidia RTX 5050 review (Palit Dual edition)
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is recommended for budget PC gamers, offering reliable 1080p and decent 1440p performance with upscaling, outperforming Intel's B580 and often undercutting AMD's RX 9060 XT. While it matches the performance of the previous generation's RTX 4060 at a similar price point, its design shows little ambition beyond being 'good enough'. The card runs cool and quiet, and benefits from Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology, making it a solid, if unexciting, choice for those with a strict budget.
