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NVIDIA confirms a rare bug on the RTX 5090/5070 Ti causing the GPU to miss a few ROP units
Feb 24, 2025, 4:00 PM
manhkbrady
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RTX 5090 GPUs discovered with reduced performance.
TechPowerUp previously discovered that some custom versions of the GeForce RTX 5090 series had fewer rendering units than specified, which impacted performance. For example, the Zotac GeForce RTX 5090 Solid had 168 ROPs (Render Output Units) instead of the designed 176 ROPs. By February 22, multiple users had shared screenshots showing that not only Zotac but also RTX 5090 models from other manufacturers like Palit, Inno3D, MSI, Gigabyte, and Manli were affected. Today, NVIDIA has officially confirmed this issue.
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RTX 3060 remains a top performer on Steam, even after four years in the market
Feb 24, 2025, 7:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Despite reaching the 4-year mark, the RTX 3060 graphics card continues to dominate the GPU rankings on Steam.
Over four years since its release, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 is still regarded as the best by gamers on the Steam platform, as shown in the latest hardware survey. With prices dropping significantly and the GPUs still delivering strong performance, it's no surprise that the GeForce RTX 3060 remains the most popular choice among Steam gamers, even after all these years.
Data from Steam indicates that the RTX 3060 continues to be the most widely used option, accounting for over 5%...
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Former Sony exec suggests a 2028 launch for the PlayStation 6 console
Feb 21, 2025, 1:30 PM
manhkbrady
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A former Sony executive has revealed the possible release timeframe for the PlayStation 6 gaming console.
While fans eagerly await breakthroughs from the PlayStation 6, a former Sony executive has made a rather surprising prediction about the release date of the next-generation console.
According to Shuhei Yoshida, who held key positions at Sony and PlayStation for many years, the PlayStation 6 may not launch in 2027 as many have speculated but could instead arrive in 2028.
He explained that the lifespan of console generations is getting longer. In the past, the gap between console generations was around 5–6...
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RTX 5070 Ti users face ‘sold-out’ fear on launch day
Feb 20, 2025, 10:00 AM
manhkbrady
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The RTX 5070 Ti is expected to face severe shortages as soon as it becomes available for purchase.
Nvidia recently launched its RTX 50-series graphics cards, but the hype surrounding these new GPUs has quickly been overshadowed by severe supply shortages, driving retail prices to skyrocketing levels. Unfortunately, things don’t seem to be looking any better for the RTX 5070 Ti, a highly anticipated mid-range GPU.
According to the latest reports, the RTX 5070 Ti is expected to sell out immediately when it hits shelves this weekend. The RTX 5070 Ti is regarded as one of the...
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Microsoft reassures users of 8th, 9th, and 10th gen Intel CPUs
Feb 19, 2025, 12:30 PM
manhkbrady
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Microsoft has responded to reports suggesting that the company is ending support for Windows 11 24H2 on 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Intel CPUs.
According to Windows Latest, On February 13, Microsoft updated its support documentation for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), adding Windows 11 24H2 and modifying the list of supported processors. The new list now includes only newer CPU models, with 11th-generation Rocket Lake processors (released in 2021) being the oldest officially supported CPUs.
However, Microsoft clarified that the claim about Windows 11 24H2 dropping support for Intel CPUs older than the 11th generation is...
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Nvidia launches more budget RTX 50 GPUs
Feb 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Nvidia is expanding its RTX 50-series graphics card lineup, targeting budget-conscious gamers.
An ECC listing from OEM Global Technologies Limited, which is the parent company of Zotac, has identified various unreleased GeForce RTX graphics cards. This includes Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5060 Ti GPU models. Unfortunately, the listings do not provide model names or specifications; they only display their Nvidia designations.
Notably, the appearance of the RTX 5050 stands out. If this information is accurate, it indicates that Nvidia is looking to re-enter the sub-$250...
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RTX 5080 is only 17% faster than the RTX 5070 Ti, according to 3DMark benchmarks
Feb 18, 2025, 9:30 AM
manhkbrady
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Leaked 3DMARK benchmarks show that Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti is 13.2% slower than the RTX 5080.
Videocardz has obtained a complete set of 3DMARK benchmark results for Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. These benchmarks cover all major 3DMARK tests, including Fire Strike, which was first released in 2015.
According to reports, all of these leaked benchmarks originate from a single reviewer. This reviewer conducted tests using a system equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and 48GB of DDR5-6000 memory. On average, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti outperforms the previous-generation RTX...
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Is Intel about to challenge Nvidia and AMD with its next-gen Celestial GPU?
Feb 18, 2025, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Intel may soon launch its new Celestial GPU to take on the two giants of the chip industry.
Although Intel has just introduced its mid-range Battlemage GPU lineup—featuring the Arc B580 and B570, which have received positive reviews—the company does not seem to be stopping there. Recent rumors suggest that the "blue team" is quietly developing the next-generation Celestial GPU, which promises to be a formidable rival to Nvidia and AMD.
Leaked sources indicate that the Arc Celestial will be built on the brand-new Xe3P architecture, rather than the previous Xe3. Notably, Intel may manufacture Celestial...
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Multiple sources confirm the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU will launch on March 6th
Feb 17, 2025, 2:30 AM
manhkbrady
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The AMD RX 9070 XT GPU is launching on March 6th, just one day after Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
Various sources have indicated that AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card is set to launch on March 6th, with @momomo_us uncovering this information through an early retail listing. The day before, Benchlife also confirmed the same release date for AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT models. It's worth noting that this date comes just one day after the release of Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
On February 28th, AMD is expected to officially...
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT specifications have leaked via a GPU-Z screenshot
Feb 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD has been tight-lipped about specs for its new high-end GPUs—thankfully, leaks fill the gaps.
HKEPC has shared a GPU-Z screenshot revealing the specifications of AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. This will be the company’s leading RDNA 4 graphics card, set to launch next month.
It's important to note that this isn't the first time details regarding AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT have surfaced. Nonetheless, this leak verifies that AMD’s upcoming Radeon GPU will feature PCIe 5.0 support.
RX 9070 XT (Navi 48) pic.twitter.com/EjZSfSi1T5
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MODDIY suggests using upgraded 12V-2×6 power cables for RTX 50 series GPUs.
Feb 13, 2025, 2:00 PM
manhkbrady
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MODDIY advises using their 12V-2×6 cables instead of their older 12VHPWR cables for RTX 50 series GPUs.
MODDIY has advised users of RTX 50 series GPUs to utilize their 12V-2×6 power cables rather than the older 12VHPWR cables, as noted on their Help Center website (highlighted by Tom Warren). This suggestion emerged after an RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU suffered melted power connectors while using one of the company’s 12VHPWR cables.
The company indicated that its new 2025 12V-2×6 and 12VHPWR cables are constructed according to the updated 12V-2×6 specification. MODDIY claims that these...
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der8auer reveals a troubling power distribution problem with the RTX 5090 FE
Feb 12, 2025, 11:30 AM
manhkbrady
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A professional overclocker has discovered a concerning flaw in Nvidia’s RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPUs.
Recently, we reported on an incident involving an RTX 5090 GPU that suffered damage due to a "melted" 12VHPWR connector. As it turns out, the owner of this GPU resides near Roman “der8auer” Hartung, a highly regarded overclocker, allowing him the chance to inspect the damaged unit. His results are quite alarming. In fact, der8auer identified a comparable issue with his own RTX 5090 Founders Edition (FE) graphics card, prompting speculation about a potential flaw in the GPU's power...
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