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Community tests confirm DLSS 4.5 yields 20%+ performance loss on older RTX 30 and 20 series GPUs compared to DLSS 4.0 — Nvidia warnings ring true following rollout

Community tests confirm DLSS 4.5 yields 20%+ performance loss on older RTX 30 and 20 series GPUs compared to DLSS 4.0 — Nvidia warnings ring true following rollout

💡 Verdict: Community testing indicates that DLSS 4.5 results in a performance decrease of 20% or more on older RTX 20 and 30 series GPUs compared to DLSS 4.0. Check Price: DLSS 4.5 ⚡ Quick Hits * DLSS 4.5 shows performance regression on older RTX cards. * Performance drop is

AMD unwraps Instinct MI500 boasting 1,000X more performance versus MI300X — setting the stage for the era of YottaFLOPS data centers

AMD unwraps Instinct MI500 boasting 1,000X more performance versus MI300X — setting the stage for the era of YottaFLOPS data centers

💡 Verdict: AMD's Instinct MI500-series GPUs, powered by CDNA 6 architecture and featuring HBM4E memory, are slated for a 2027 release, promising a 1000x performance boost over the MI300X. Check Price: Instinct MI500 ⚡ Quick Hits * The MI500 series will use the CDNA 6 architecture. * HBM4E memory is expected to

Asus ROG G1000 gaming PC is covered in holograms — this RTX 5090, 9950X3D rig is 'built to be seen'

Asus ROG G1000 gaming PC is covered in holograms — this RTX 5090, 9950X3D rig is 'built to be seen'

💡 Verdict: The Asus ROG G1000 is a high-end gaming PC with holographic elements, packing an RTX 5090 and Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Check Price: ROG G1000 ⚡ Quick Hits * Holographic design for visual appeal. * High-end specs for top-tier gaming performance. * Part of a larger Asus ROG product refresh including laptops. Asus has

CES award outs MSI's monstrous 1600W RTX 5090 Lightning GPU — new flagship has next generation liquid cooling, dual 16-pin power connectors, and a surface-mounted LCD display

CES award outs MSI's monstrous 1600W RTX 5090 Lightning GPU — new flagship has next generation liquid cooling, dual 16-pin power connectors, and a surface-mounted LCD display

💡 Verdict: MSI's RTX 5090 Lightning GPU, designed for extreme overclocking, features a 1600W power limit, advanced liquid cooling, dual 12V-2x6 connectors, and an LCD display. Check Price: RTX 5090 Lightning ⚡ Quick Hits * The RTX 5090 Lightning is built for extreme overclocking with a high power limit. * It features

Intel's upcoming Arc B770 discrete GPU leaks out on GitHub, launch appears imminent — Reportedly featuring the BMG-G31 GPU, 16GB+ VRAM, 32 Xe2 cores, and 300W TDP

Intel's upcoming Arc B770 discrete GPU leaks out on GitHub, launch appears imminent — Reportedly featuring the BMG-G31 GPU, 16GB+ VRAM, 32 Xe2 cores, and 300W TDP

💡 Verdict: Leaked code on Intel's GitHub repository suggests the imminent launch of the Arc B770 GPU, potentially at CES. Check Price: Arc B770 ⚡ Quick Hits * The Intel Arc B770, successor to the A770, appears closer to launch. * GitHub code mentions "b770," indicating driver support updates. * The

MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning shatters GPU records before launch — 40-phase VRAM and dual 12V-2x6 connectors turn heads on upcoming overclocking monster

MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning shatters GPU records before launch — 40-phase VRAM and dual 12V-2x6 connectors turn heads on upcoming overclocking monster

💡 Verdict: Leaked benchmarks suggest the upcoming MSI RTX 5090 Lightning, anticipated to be unveiled at CES 2026, is already breaking GPU records with its advanced power delivery system. Check Price: RTX 5090 Lightning ⚡ Quick Hits * The MSI RTX 5090 Lightning is rumored to feature a 40-phase VRAM. * The card may

NES-a-like mini PC brings modern chips to the classic Nintendo case design — Ryzen AI 9 CPU, Radeon 890M iGPU should make it a decent all-round system

NES-a-like mini PC brings modern chips to the classic Nintendo case design — Ryzen AI 9 CPU, Radeon 890M iGPU should make it a decent all-round system

💡 Verdict: A mini PC resembling a classic NES case is launching soon, powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. Check Price: Ryzen AI 9 HX370 ⚡ Quick Hits * Retro design meets modern tech. * Powered by the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. * Expected to be a capable