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Radeon RX 6700 XT Announced; Stands Up to RTX 3070
Kamil Komaniecki, 03 March 2021, 21:21
At today's conference, AMD announced the Radeon RX 6700 XT, a mid-range GPU that will rival the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and even the RTX 3070. We learned its specs, price, and release date.
GeForce RTX 3000 Remains Unavailable, but Photo Sales Increase
Jacob Blazewicz, 03 March 2021, 20:46
The unavailability of GeForce RTX 3000 series cards leads to increasing numbers of fake auctions on eBay and other auction websites. The sellers publish - allegedly in an effort to fight scalpers - offers to sell, among other things, photos and empty boxes of Nvidia cards.
First Reviews: GeForce RTX 3060 - Faster Than RTX 2060 Super
Bart Woldanski, 25 February 2021, 17:46
After almost three months since the release of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the time has come for another Ampere GPU to enter the stage. The RTX 3060, as it is referred to, debuts on the market today. How does the performance of RTX 2060's successor compare in tests?
GPU and Console Shortages Could be Exacerbated by Water Shortage
Arkadiusz Strzala, 25 February 2021, 17:12
Taiwan is facing a drought. The problem could affect TSMC's microchip factories located there, which use a lot of water in the production of chips for Apple, Nvidia, Intel and AMD, among others.
RTX 2080 Ti Up to 20% Slower After Cryptomining
Kamil Komaniecki, 25 February 2021, 16:04
After a year and a half of cryptomining, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti can be up to 20% weaker than the new card. What are the reasons for the reduced performance?
Benchmark Shows GeForce RTX 3060 19% Faster Than RTX 2060
Kamil Komaniecki, 24 February 2021, 13:10
GeForce RTX 3060 was tested in the Ashes of the Singularity benchmark, where it outperformed the GeForce RTX 2060 by 19%. Is it a worthy successor to the previous generation?
RTX 3060 Launches in 3 Days, But You Can Already Buy Second-hand Options
Arkadiusz Strzala, 22 February 2021, 16:15
There are a few days left until RTX 3060 cards appear in stores, meanwhile, you can already buy them from second hand. Are these offers from disappointed would-be cryptominers?
RTX 3060 Not for Cryptominers; Nvidia to Release Dedicated Mining GPUs
Arkadiusz Strzala, 19 February 2021, 13:47
The GeForce RTX 3060 will hit stores soon. Some have already received the card for testing, including those interested in cryptomining. For the latter, however, the new GPU contains some not-so-pleasant surprises.
Passive-cooling RTX 3080 Tested in Fanless PC
Arkadiusz Strzala, 18 February 2021, 15:46
Nvidia's flagship GPU without fans? Turemetal's Mical Wong, a specialist in silent computers, tests a completely passively cooled kit with RTX 3080 and... get your fire extinguishers ready and let's go.
Internet Cafe Becomes a Dedicated Cryptomine for Better Profit
Bart Swiatek, 16 February 2021, 15:17
One of Taiwan's internet cafes has was rearranged as cryptocurrency mine. According to the company, this type of business is more profitable.
Nvidia Releases DLSS Plugin for Unreal Engine 4
Paul Musiolik, 13 February 2021, 17:58
Nvidia decided to make DLSS 2.0 technology available to a wider range of developers. The official plugin for Unreal Engine 4 is available for free.
Cryptominers Got GeForce RTX 3060, Despite Launch Scheduled for February 25
Paul Musiolik, 09 February 2021, 12:57
Nvidia is planning to release the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB cards in late February, and cryptominers are already bragging about having them. Expect some serious availability issues.
Chinese Use Laptops With RTX 3000 to Mine Crypto
Paul Musiolik, 07 February 2021, 17:47
Another segment of PC hardware could be affected by cryptocurrency boom. In China, miners have taken to buying up laptops with RTX 3000 cards en masse to mine Ethereum.
Scalpers Sold 50 Thousand GeForce RTX 3000 Cards for $61.5 Million
Adam Lukaszewski, 01 February 2021, 17:48
The GPU market is currently volatile, and this fosters all sorts of things that are undesirable from a consumer perspective. The shortage of GPUs is creating a paradise for scalpers. An analysis of eBay and StockX confirms that they are making a lot of money by reselling GeForce RTX 3000.
GPU Prices to Increase Even Further
Bart Swiatek, 29 January 2021, 17:53
It looks like mid-February could see another price hike for thr already privey graphics cards. All thanks to increased memory prices.
Intel Iris Xe GPU Will Not Work With AMD Processors
Bart Swiatek, 28 January 2021, 15:16
According to the information presented by Intel, the dedicated Iris Xe DG1 GPU will work only with motherboards based on a specific chipset. This means that the GPU will not work with AMD processors.
GeForce RTX 3080 Shoes Have Working Fan and Display
Bart Swiatek, 22 January 2021, 12:51
Artifact Studios / RTFKT has unveiled shoes equipped with an LCD screen, a fan and... a replica of Nvidia's flagship GPU, the GeForce RTX 3080.
We Know the Reason for GPU Shortages
Paul Musiolik, 21 January 2021, 20:45
Why can't we buy graphics cards? Igor Wallossek, well-known hardware guru, investigated the matter and has reached some interesting conclusions.
Nvidia to Respond to RTX 3000 Shortages With RTX 2060
Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 January 2021, 21:26
Ampere GPUs are still a rare visitor on store shelves, and it often takes a lot of luck to acquire one. Does Nvidia have an idea to remedy the situation? According to some information, the company may reintroduce RTX 2060 to the market.
Manufacturers Prepare RTX 3000 Models for Cryptominers
Bartlomiej Sagan, 20 January 2021, 20:54
Poor availability of GPUs from the Ampere family makes it difficult for both gamers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts to buy a new GPU. However, recent reports indicate that an alternative will emerge for the latter group.
Cryptominers in Iran Cause Power Shortages and Smog
Arkadiusz Strzala, 15 January 2021, 13:11
Power shortages, darkness, lots of smoke and... cryptocurrencies. Cryptomining has become very popular in Iran, resulting in the aformentioned effects, and stems from the coutry's rather specific situation.
GeForce RTX 3000 Up to 20% More Expensive
Bart Swiatek, 15 January 2021, 10:42
ZOTAC and EVGA have introduced price increases for RTX 3000 series GPUs. In some cases, the differences reach more than 20%. The reason is the new tariff on components manufactured in China, imposed by the administration of former US President Donald Trump.
Crypto Responsible for RTX 3000 and RX 6000 Shortages? Nvidia and AMD Respond
Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 January 2021, 18:29
The new GPUs offer much better performance than the previous generation, only unfortunately it's hard to experience that in person. Both the new RTX 3000 and Radeon RX 6000 are hard to find in stores. How do their manufacturers explain this fact?
Nvidia Unveils RTX 3060 12GB and Mobile RTX 3000s
Bartlomiej Sagan, 12 January 2021, 21:54
During the GeForce RTX: Game On Nvidia conference, the company officially announced the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GPU. In addition, the mobile RTX 3000 chipsets from the Ampere family were unveiled.
Crypto Mining Rig With 78 RTX 3080 GPUs Will Brake Even in 7 Months
Bart Swiatek, 12 January 2021, 13:06
Photos of a rig built to „mine” cryptocurrency known as Ethereum have appeared in the web. Owned by Simon Byrne, the setup is equipped with 78 GeForce RTX 3080 cards.
GTX 970 in 2021 - Dinosaur GPU Battles RTX 3060 and RX 6800
Arkadiusz Strzala, 11 January 2021, 18:19
Does a Geforce GTX 970 in 2021 make sense? A renowned youtuber has tested this by comparing the 2014 GPU in new and older games against fresh designs - RTX 3060, RTX 3080 and RX 6800.
AMD Radeon RX 6700 Launch May be Delayed
Arkadiusz Strzala, 07 January 2021, 16:47
The launch of Radeon RX 6700, a rival of RTX 3060, may be slightly delayed. The new schedule mentions the end of the first quarter of 2021, that is March. Is this due to problems with the availability of other RX 6xxx cards?
Global PC Component Prices Are in For an Increase
Adrian Werner, 06 January 2021, 12:33
This year we will pay even more for PC components. The reasons include customs and problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Asus was the first company to introduce price increases.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 20 GB and RTX 3060 12 GB Inbound; Super Models Planned
Paul Musiolik, 04 January 2021, 21:19
Further rumours suggest the imminent launch of the new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3060 12GB GPUs. There are also rumors of the series being refreshed with the addition of Super models.
First Reviews: AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT - Almost Like RTX 3090 and Cheaper
Bart Woldanski, 08 December 2020, 19:27
First reviews of AMD's top-shelf GPU Radeon RX 6900 XT, which was supposed to compete even with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090, appeared on the web. Did it close the performance gap?
First Reviews: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti - More Than RTX 2080 Super for Price of RTX 2060 Super
Bart Woldanski, 01 December 2020, 20:47
Reviews of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU have appeared online. This is the fourth chipset in the Ampere family to succeed the RTX 2060 Super. How does its performance compare to the RTX 2080 Super, which was supposed to be faster?
AMD Promises Reduced Prices of Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT
Bart Woldanski, 30 November 2020, 13:29
The launch of AMD Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT turned out to be equally, if not even more theoretical than that of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000. Stock shortages, price gouging - when can we expect a return to normal?
Cyberpunk 2077-themed GeForce RTX 3080 Available in China
Bart Swiatek, 30 November 2020, 12:35
A competition organized by CD Projekt RED on the Chinese website Bilibili offers a special edition of GeForce RTX 3080 GPU as the main prize.
Crypto Miners May be Responsible for RTX 3000 Shortages
Jacob Blazewicz, 27 November 2020, 19:06
RTX 3000 family GPUs remain unavailable in stores not only because of production problems. According to analyst Mitch Steves, Nvidia sold $175 million worth of chipsets to cryptocurrency miners.
Leak Suggests GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is Only a Bit Slower Than RTX 3070
Bart Swiatek, 27 November 2020, 17:03
The latest leaks suggest that Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will be about 10% slower than the RTX 3070, which means the GPU will also be a little faster than the RTX 2080 Super.
Nvidia Admits: RTX 3000 Will be Unavailable for a Few More Months
Jacob Blazewicz, 20 November 2020, 14:55
As part of Nvidia's summary of recent financial results, the issue of unavailability of GeForce RTX 3000 family GPUs in stores was raised. Unfortunately, according to the company, the supply problems may take several more months.
First Reviews: Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT - AMD Throws Down the Gauntlet
Bart Swiatek, 18 November 2020, 22:08
Reviews of AMD's latest graphics chipsets, the Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT, have been released online. How do they compare to competing Nvidia GPUs?
Nvidia on DLSS Performance: Up to 120% More FPS
Bart Swiatek, 18 November 2020, 15:24
Nvidia has published slides and videos showing how DLSS works in several more games. In some cases the performance gains are really big, and the best examples are the shooters Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War and Ready or Not.
Leak Reveals Ray-tracing Performance of Radeon RX 6800 XT
Bart Swiatek, 18 November 2020, 14:35
The leak published by the well-known website VideoCardz revealed the possible performance of the Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU in games with ray tracing.
Leak: RTX 3060 Ti Faster Than RTX 2080 Super
Bart Swiatek, 17 November 2020, 14:12
According to the latest leaks, the new GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will be several percent faster than last year's GeForce RTX 2080 Super. The card will most likely be also $300 cheaper.
Leak Suggests Radeon RX 6800 is Faster Than RTX 3070
Bart Swiatek, 16 November 2020, 17:20
Radeon RX 6800's score in Basemark benchmark has appeared on the web. It looks like AMD's new design is faster than the competing GeForce RTX 3070.
AMD Radeon RX 6800 May Bring Back Cryptocurrency Boom
Bart Swiatek, 10 November 2020, 15:56
A rumor has surfaced on the web suggesting that the Radeon RX 6800 GPU can offer much better performance in cryptocurrency mining than Nvidia's top-of-the-line GeForce RTX 3090.
Leak Reveals Nvidia's Cheaper RTX 3060 and 3050 GPUs
Bart Woldanski, 09 November 2020, 18:04
There were leaks about Nvidia's graphics cards from lower shelves. The chipsets in question are GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050, which are due for release in 2021.
Radeon 6800 and 6800 XT Availability May be Severely Limited
Paul Musiolik, 08 November 2020, 21:11
Asus has reported that interest in the Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT cards is much greater than AMD's deliveries. So we may have another imaginary launch.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Later Than Expected
Bart Woldanski, 02 November 2020, 18:23
Nvidia is reported to have once again delayed the release of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of GDDR6 memory. We've lerned the new launch date.
AMD Boasts Radeon RX 6000 Performance
Bart Woldanski, 01 November 2020, 23:13
AMD has released more benchmarks of RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 on its website. Additionally, screenshots from the benchmark of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which show the capabilities of the weakest GPU when dealing with ray tracing.
Here's a Digital Store That Will Never Run Out of RTX 3000
Frozen, 31 October 2020, 18:37
Galax has prepared a trade fair that we can visit without having to leave home. On the shelves of virtual stands we can find, among others, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs.
Radeon RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 Launch, Price and Specs
Bart Woldanski, 28 October 2020, 21:13
The official presentation of AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards is over. We learned their specs, price and expected performance. Will they be able to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3000 series?
Let's Watch AMD Radeon RX 6000 Presentation
Bart Woldanski, 28 October 2020, 15:16
Today, AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, intended to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3000 series, will be officially revealed. Watch the show with us.
First Reviews: GeForce RTX 3070
Bart Woldanski, 27 October 2020, 19:42
Today, first independent reviews of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition GPU have been released online. Have the announcements suggesting GeForce RTX 2080 Ti-like performance been confirmed? Here's a summary of independed benchmarks.