Nvidia's latest Game Ready graphics driver has arrived, adding in optimisations for a few new games, DLSS 3 to F1 22 and support for Nvidia's newly launched RTX 3060 SKUs, including the new 8GB RTX 3060 and the GDDR6X RTX 3060 Ti. Nvidia's latest Game Ready graphics driver, version 526.47 …
Read More »Zotac lists RTX 3070 Ti graphics card based on a GA102 GPU
A few days ago, we heard rumours that Nvidia would launch new RTX 30 series SKUs. Since then, we've already seen confirmation of the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X and the RTX 3060 8GB. The only one left to be confirmed is the RTX 3070 Ti with a GA102 GPU, which …
Read More »GeForce Now Priority membership gets a big discount
While GeForce Now does offer a free account option, it also has a Priority subscription membership option, granting users quicker access to their games over the cloud, longer play sessions and a more powerful GPU. Usually, a six-month GeForce Now Priority membership goes for £44.99, but for a short while, …
Read More »Weak adapter construction reportedly to blame for melting RTX 4090s
After users reported melting and burning RTX 4090 12VHPWR adapters, Nvidia launched its own investigation into the matter. We've yet to have an update from them, but the main issue at hand here may have already been discovered thanks to a dissection of Nvidia's 12VHPWR adapter. Simply put, the 12VHPWR connector itself should be safe, but the adapter Nvidia is shipping with its new graphics cards can cause some big problems.
Read More »AIB partners start listing RTX 3060 cards with 8GB of VRAM
Previous rumours suggested that the RTX 3060 would receive an 8GB variant, and according to a few AIB partners, it seems they were accurate. For now, only Manli and Asus have listed RTX 3060 8GB custom cards on their websites, but others should follow soon. A couple of days ago, …
Read More »Nvidia investigating reports of melting RTX 4090 power adapters
Prior to the launch of the RTX 4090 there were some rumours about the new 12VHPWR connector and potential issues with it. Now, two buyers of the new graphics card have reported burn damage to the 12VHPWR adapter, as well as damage to the connector on the graphics card.
Read More »Nvidia RTX 40 GPUs for laptops appear in leak
Nvidia has begun rolling out its new RTX 40 graphics cards for desktops and soon, it looks like laptops will follow. According to a new leak, Nvidia is planning five new laptop GPUs using its latest architecture – including a mobile version of the RTX 4090. Over on Twitter, REHWK …
Read More »Asus lists RTX 3060 Ti TUF Gaming card with 8GB of GDDR6X memory
We've been hearing for a while now that new versions of RTX 30 series GPUs are on the way with upgraded GDDR6X memory. We've already seen a list of these GPUs from Gigabyte, and now, Asus has begun listing upgraded RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards as well. For now, Asus …
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Read More »Nvidia seems to have a massive quad-slot cooler for an unknown RTX 40 GPU
With a 450W TDP, the RTX 4090 is already more power-demanding than any other mainstream graphics card. However, leaked photos suggest Nvidia was planning to release an even more power-hungry GPU. These photos we're talking about don't show a specific GPU, but we do see the cooler, featuring an absolutely …
Read More »MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review
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Read More »GeForce Now adds touch-controls for select titles, Adaptive V-Sync now works on Android
GeForce Now has been a solid service for accessing PC titles across a range of devices. However, Xbox Game Pass has had Nvidia beat in one key area – touch controls for smartphones and tablets. Fortunately, Nvidia has been working on adding this for quite some time, and now, it …
Read More »Nvidia removes Lite Hash Rate limiter with its latest graphics driver
Nvidia introduced the hash rate limiter during the RTX 30 series life cycle in an effort to discourage purchases from crypto miners and get more stock into the hands of gamers. Now, Nvidia seems to be dropping the hash rate limiter, with the latest drivers unlocking mining performance on all …
Read More »Nvidia ‘unlaunches’ RTX 4080 12GB
Last month, Nvidia announced three graphics cards - an RTX 4090 and two RTX 4080 versions. The company quickly gained criticism for the RTX 4080 12GB, as the card has a different chip and significantly lower performance compared to the 16GB version. Now, Nvidia has hit the rewind button and is ‘unlaunching’ the 12GB RTX 4080.
Read More »Nvidia introduces ‘Verified Priority Access’ queue system for RTX 4090 Founders Edition purchases
The RTX 4090 offers incredible performance, but it comes at a significant cost. Still, there are many willing to pay the price and we are already seeing Founders Edition cards swiftly selling out. To help with this, Nvidia is introducing a new ‘priority access' queue system for buyers, so you …
Read More »GeForce Now adds 11 new games this week
Nvidia is continuing on with its weekly library updates for GeForce Now. This week, 11 new games are joining the service, the vast majority of which are brand-new releases. The headliners here include PC Building Simulator 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (closed beta) and Scorn, an upcoming horror adventure that has …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest graphics driver increases performance in DX12 games by up to 24%
This week's Nvidia graphics driver update not only adds support for the RTX 4090, but also makes some new optimisations, improving DX12 performance for RTX 30 series GPUs by up to 24 percent. While a lot of games still offer a DX11 version, the majority of titles now support DX12. …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is up to 30% faster than the 12GB variant
Nvidia shared official performance figures for the two upcoming RTX 4080 GPUs. As expected, the 16GB model will be considerably faster than the 12GB variant. However, the 24-30% performance gap is more than their names suggest. Based on Nvidia's official performance charts, the Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is considerably faster …
Read More »Nvidia announces the next games to receive Nvidia DLSS 3 support
DLSS 3 will debut this week alongside Nvidia's new flagship RTX 4090 graphics card. The rollout for DLSS 3 support will kick off swiftly too, with several games set to update this month, with many more to come in subsequent waves. This week, Nvidia announced the first titles to get …
Read More »Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is now available, custom cards range from near MSRP to well over £2000
The reviews are in and the wider verdict seems to be that the RTX 4090 is one hell of a graphics card, delivering significant gains compared to the previous flagship, the RTX 3090 Ti. As of today, the RTX 4090 is officially available for purchase, so we've had a browse …
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Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 spotted running at 3.2GHz clock speed and 25Gbps memory clock
The Nvidia RTX 4090 isn't out yet, but some are lucky enough to have their hands on the new graphics card already. Previous reports have shown users pushing the GPU clock speed to 3GHz and 3.1GHz, but the current record sits at over 3.2GHz. Twitter user @wxnod shared a screenshot …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti with GDDR6X memory spotted at retailers
With no sight of any mid-range RTX 40 series card, it seems the GPU manufacturer will revamp its current-gen RTX 3060 series with GDDR6X memory, matching a rumour we've previously reported. According to the rumoured spec sheet, everything else remains untouched. The first graphics card to be spotted with GDDR6X …
Read More »Nvidia is giving away RTX 4090 graphics cards with a Cyberpunk-themed backplate
Nvidia is once again partnering with CD Projekt Red to design a special edition graphics card. This time, Nvidia will be giving away a Cyberpunk-themed RTX 4090 with a custom ‘Samurai' backplate. The limited edition graphics card has the same design as the Founders Edition model. However, instead of the …
Read More »Kingpin graphics cards may continue without EVGA
It has been one week since EVGA announced that it is ending its partnership with Nvidia and will be exiting the GPU market. As many enthusiasts will know, EVGA would previously work with overclocker ‘Kingpin' to release ultra high-performance graphics cards. Now, with EVGA pulling out of GPUs, Kingpin seems …
Read More »Corsair launches 600W 12VHPWR cables for RTX 4090, liquid cooling blocks on the way
Earlier this week, Nvidia officially launched the first RTX 40 series graphics cards. We've seen board partners show off their custom-cooled solutions, and now Corsair is getting in on the action with new 12VHPWR cables for the RTX 4090, as well as new liquid cooling blocks. The newly announced Nvidia …
Read More »Talking all things RTX 40 series with Dominic and Leo!
After the initial announcement made by Jensen Huang at GTC 2022, yesterday we got the low-down on Nvidia's new RTX 40 series via a series of press briefings. After getting a close look at the GPU specs, Ada architecture and much more, I sat down with Leo for a wide-ranging discussion on all things Nvidia RTX 40 series...
Read More »Over 35 games and apps already support DLSS 3
Last night alongside the new RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards, Nvidia also announced DLSS 3, the next big evolution of its AI-driven, performance-enhancing technology. Continuing on from the success of DLSS 2.0, it seems that DLSS 3 already has quite a bit of industry support, with over 35 …
Read More »Nvidia’s RTX Remix tool enables modders to create their own ‘remasters’ with ease
Today's Nvidia stream didn't just deliver the announcements for RTX 4090 and RTX 4080. We also saw a number of other announcements for Nvidia Omniverse, a software stack featuring AI and ray-tracing tools that can be used to generate new content. Nvidia used these tools to create the newly announced …
Read More »RTX 4080 12GB to be AIB-only, no Founders Edition model
Announced earlier today at GTC 2022, the RTX 40-series is official, with Nvidia confirming the RTX 4090 as well as two versions of the RTX 4080, with slightly differing specs. Interestingly, it appears the RTX 4080 12GB will only be available through Nvidia's board partners (AIBs) and will not be …
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