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PNY RTX 5080 OC review: "this GPU is for the next-gen overclockers"
By Phil Hayton published
The PNY RTX 5080 OC offers up a factory overclock for a 4K FPS boost, but it's much larger than Nvidia's Founders Edition graphics card.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review: "the 4K GPU I'd aim for this generation"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 boasts fantastic DLSS 4 abilities, and the new Founders Edition design makes it one of the nicest looking graphics cards yet.

What to expect from PC gaming in 2025: more breakout hits and a GTA 6-shaped elephant in the room
By Andrew Brown published
Big in 2025 Big in 2025 | Trying to predict gaming's least-predictable platform

I wouldn't normally recommend an RTX 4090 PC this close to the RTX 5090 launch, but this Alienware PC deal is tempting
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab $800 off an RTX 4090 Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC at Dell, and it might end up costing the same as custom RTX 5090 models.

The best PC cases 2025: perfect shells for high-spec rigs
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running you through all the best PC case options available on the market right now, catering to all major form factors and styles.

Your RTX 3080 and other older GPUs could get new AI superpowers after RTX 5090 launch, and I'm happy Nvidia is even considering it
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia might be focused on launching the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, but it might eventually look into official Frame Generation support for RTX 30-series GPUs.

AMD explains why the Radeon RX 9070 XT was pulled from its CES 2025 keynote, but I'm still confused at its approach to RDNA 4
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 AMD says the Radeon RX 9070 XT will get its own showcase alongside RDNA 4, as it seemingly didn't have enough time for graphics card announcements at CES.

I covered the RTX 4080 launch, and the RTX 5080 feels like serious GPU Deja vu
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The RTX 5080 offers up 16GB VRAM for $999, but that spec and price combo could lead it down the same path as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080.

RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090: How does Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell GPU compare?
By Phil Hayton published
Here's how the RTX 5090 compares to the RTX 4090, including a side by side comparison of prices, graphics card specs, and Nvidia GPU features.

A new Alienware Aurora 2025 model is coming, but I'm more interested in its Area 51 sibling that takes a "DIY approach to desktops"
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 Dell just announced new Alienware Aurora 2025 and Area 51 gaming PC builds at CES 2025, and the latter serves as an upgradable high-end rig with standard parts.
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