The State of the GPU: All Fake MSRPs?
The GPU market is a mess: low stock, inflated prices, and allegations of fake MSRPs. Nvidia and AMD's latest GPUs are scarce or overpriced. What's causing this chaos? Let's break it all down.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: The Best High-End CPU
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been a massive hit with gamers. Now, AMD is back with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, aiming to deliver both top-tier gaming and productivity power.
AMD FSR 4 is Very Impressive: 1440p Upscaling Tested
AMD's FSR 4 aims to close the gap with DLSS, bringing AI-powered upscaling to Radeon GPUs. With 1440p gaming in focus, can FSR 4 match or surpass Nvidia's DLSS? We analyze its image quality and performance.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D arrive March 12, starting at $599
Expect the full TechSpot review very soon
AMD Radeon RX 9070 Review: One Hit, One Miss?
AMD impressed us with the Radeon 9070 XT, but now we turn to its cheaper sibling, the RX 9070. Priced at $550, it competes with Nvidia's RTX 5070, but its biggest rival may be AMD's own.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review: Have They Finally Done It?
AMD's Radeon 9070 GPUs have been the subject of much speculation, but now we finally have the hardware in hand. Let's put the 9070 XT to the test to see what it's truly capable of.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review: Overpromised, Underdelivered
Nvidia hyped up the RTX 5070 as delivering RTX 4090-level performance for just $550, but the reality is far from it. Misleading marketing and not enough VRAM make this GPU a major disappointment.
Steam survey sees a shake-up as a new top graphics card is revealed
It was a weird month
What just happened? There's a new top graphics card on the Steam survey. After seeing a comparatively huge 4% increase in users, the RTX 4060 has replaced the RTX 3060 as the most popular GPU among participants of Valve's survey. There was also an unexpected 5% jump in the number of people using Intel CPUs, which points to February being another one of those months where the results were anomalous.
Monster Hunter Wilds cracks Steam's all-time top 10 within hours of launch
Over 1.3 million concurrent players contributed to beating Dota 2's peak record
In brief: Monster Hunter, a franchise that once struggled to spread beyond its core Japanese audience on the PSP, is now Capcom's most successful IP. Latest release Monster Hunter Wilds has broken records on Steam and for the company as a whole within 24 hours of launch. Its peak player count almost quadruples the franchise's previous mainline entry.
AMD launches the $549 Radeon 9070 and $599 9070 XT: Another fail or great success?
Our thoughts on the latest Radeon GPUs ahead of full reviews
Highly anticipated: AMD has finally launched announced the Radeon RX 9000 series, headlined by the RX 9070 XT and its $599 MSRP. There are some interesting features and architectural details to explore, but we're a bit uncertain about the price based on what AMD has shown so far. On the surface, it looks more like a continuation of AMD's graphics card strategy rather than a significant shift toward providing better value.
Gigabyte M32UP 32" Review: The New Best Value 4K Gaming Monitor?
Gigabyte's M32UP is the follow-up to the popular M32U, offering a 32-inch 4K IPS panel with a boosted 160Hz refresh rate. While not a game-changer, is this the new best value 4K gaming monitor?
Handheld gaming PCs surpass 6 million sales, with Steam Deck accounting for more than half
AMD-powered devices drive the rise of handheld gaming PCs
The big picture: Released three years ago today, Valve's Steam Deck has become one of the most notable products in PC gaming hardware, creating an entirely new market segment. While manufacturers like GPD began selling handheld gaming PCs years earlier, estimates from IDC show that the Steam Deck vastly dominates the market. However, the potential for future growth remains uncertain.
Monster Hunter Wilds has received its first reviews, and they are positive
Critics praise Monster Hunter Wilds the most refined entry yet, packed with content and smart streamlining. New monsters, weapon tweaks, and seamless multiplayer shine, though some note uneven story and pacing.
DLSS 4 Upscaling at 4K is Actually Pretty Amazing
The most interesting side of Nvidia's new RTX 50 series is not the GPUs themselves, not even close, it's DLSS 4 upscaling that steals the spotlight with a new AI model and much improved image quality.
Sony former exec says the company is "printing money" by releasing PlayStation games on PC
Platform exclusivity is dead, and corporations are raking in enormous profits with PC ports
Among Us is going 3D with a new release, no VR headset required
It will also be cross-compatible with Among Us VR
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review
Nvidia's RTX 5090 and 5080 launched-sort of-but good luck finding one. Now, the RTX 5070 Ti enters the scene, offering 16GB VRAM at $750. Is it a solid deal or another overpriced gamble? Let's dive in.
Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces fixes and two new pig variants
Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.21.60 introduces Warm Pig and Cold Pig! This new version also introduces new leaf particles and long list of features and bug fixes.
Zotac fights scalpers by selling GeForce RTX 50 GPUs direct via Discord channel
Discord community gets exclusive shot at scarce RTX 5080 and 5090 cards
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II GPU Benchmark
Every so often, a well-optimized AAA title emerges that doesn't require a flagship GPU for a smooth 60 fps, and above all else, is simply a good video game. Enter Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. We tested 35 GPUs to see how it performs - let's dive in!
Nvidia DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction Analysis: Fixing Ugly Ray Tracing Noise
Nvidia's DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction tackles the issue of image noise with ray tracing. By improving stability and texture preservation, it minimizes the visual trade-offs and makes ray tracing look far better.
Civilization VII arrives with stunning visuals, mixed reviews
One of our Most Anticipated Games of 2025, Civilization VII has arrived, captivating players with a reworked 'Ages system' and stunning visuals while preserving the classic Civilization feel.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Review
Nvidia's RTX 5080 is a $1,000 GPU that feels more like an RTX 4080 Ti Super than a true next-gen upgrade. With only minor spec bumps and a massive gap from the 5090, is it worth it? Let's dive in.
