The chip foundry industry is in great shape, and TSMC keeps leading the way
Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop is the first to be powered by Ryzen 8040 CPU
AMD makes AI statement with new hardware and roadmap, set to rival Nvidia in the data center
The hidden hazards of bargain PSUs: a case packed with iron filings
The History of the Modern Graphics Processor
3D graphics transformed a somewhat dull PC industry into a spectacle of light and magic after generations of innovative endeavor. TechSpot's look at the history of the GPU goes from the early days of 3D, to game-changing hardware and beyond.
Nvidia's next entry-level card could be a cheaper RTX 3050 with 6GB of VRAM
Galax made a single-slot RTX 4060 Ti for Mini-ITX enthusiasts
There's no going back: The new data center is dominated by Nvidia
Why it matters: The revenue share figures for data center processors present a clear picture. Nvidia has experienced robust growth for years and currently leads the market. The primary question now is: what is the new normal for their market share?
Large-scale production cuts by manufacturers push DDR5 prices up 20%
GPU market bounces back, AIB shipments see significant rise in Q3
Top gaming CPU, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently $100 off
Apple shows off state-of-the-art lab where its homegrown silicon is designed and developed
DDR5 vs. DDR4 Gaming Performance
It's time we take a fresh look at DDR4 vs DDR5 memory performance using the Core i9-14900K. We're benchmarking with fast DDR5-7200 and DDR4-4000 memory, noting that these days DDR5 is cheaper than DDR4.
Intel compares AMD's new Ryzen laptop naming scheme to snake oil salesmen
Overclocker achieves 1,000 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 using liquid nitrogen
AIDA64 Extreme 7.0 is out with a revamped UI, new benchmarks
Steam survey returns to normal as AMD, Windows 11, and English recapture lost share, RTX 3060 (just) stays on top
Nvidia plans to continue producing the RTX 3060 into 2024, recommends price drops
Intel Z790 Motherboard Roundup: 11 Motherboards Tested
If you're in the market for a new system or platform upgrade, and you've decided to go with Intel's 14th-gen Core CPU platform, these are the new Z790 motherboards you want to be aware of.
Be careful who's selling you that high-end AMD Radeon GPU, especially on Amazon
Dell Alienware laptops with Intel Meteor Lake CPUs and Nvidia RTX 40 GPUs set to debut next month
Path Tracing vs. Ray Tracing, Explained
#TBT Every few years it seems like there's an amazing new technology with the promise of making games look ever more realistic. We've had shaders, tessellation, shadow mapping, ray tracing – and now there's path tracing.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs. Intel Core i5-9600K: 2023 Revisit
Let's revisit the gaming performance of two budget CPUs from years past: the Ryzen 5 3600 and Core i5-9600K to see how they compare in today's games but also determine which platform has aged best.