The period from 2020 to 2022 was marked by a significant increase in GPU prices due to the high demand from miners. The surge in Ethereum mining, coupled with other factors related to the pandemic, led to shortages of graphics cards. Fortunately, this situation came to an end in September 2022. Fast forward to 2024,
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The Nvidia RTX 4090 has reigned as the world’s fastest GPU for over a year now, with a price tag that exceeds its official list price of $1,599. One of the ways to acquire this powerhouse of a graphics card is by purchasing a pre-built PC that includes it, such as the CLX SET Gaming
When Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X Elite, it garnered attention as an Arm-based processor designed for Windows PCs. The initial buzz surrounding the X Elite hinted at a potential shift away from traditional x86 chips due to its impressive specifications. However, the reality of the pricing of X Elite-equipped laptops, such as the Samsung Galaxy
LG’s recent announcement of investing an additional billion dollars into OLED panel production facilities has sparked excitement among flat panel enthusiasts. The plan is to ramp up the production of OLED displays across various devices, from smartphones to TVs. This move is expected to boost production by around 20% this year compared to 2023. While
In recent years, the trend in flagship graphics cards has been a steady increase in maximum power consumption. The RTX 4090, RTX 3090 Ti, and AMD’s RX 7900 XTX are already pushing the boundaries with power ratings well above 300W. However, these numbers pale in comparison to the reported power draw of Nvidia’s upcoming GB200
The latest figures from the Peddmeister Massive reveal a promising trend in graphics card sales, with an overall increase for the third consecutive quarter. However, amidst this positive news, AMD finds itself in a challenging position. Despite a small improvement in market share from 12% in Q4 2022 to 19% in Q4 2023, AMD’s latest
When it comes to all-in-one liquid coolers, how can you be sure of what materials are actually inside? An investigation by Igor’s Lab has revealed that manufacturer’s spec sheets may not always provide an accurate answer to that question. In fact, two out of the six coolers tested were found to not contain the copper
The Dough Spectrum One has gained attention for offering affordable image quality in the realm of gaming monitors. Priced at $400 for the matte version and $500 for the glossy version on Amazon, this 4K panel technology provides a compelling option for gamers looking to elevate their display experience. With features like a high refresh
In today’s market, the quest for affordable gaming laptops with the most advantageous deals has reached a critical juncture. With the ongoing prominence of RTX 40-series laptops, coupled with the emergence of new upgraded models featuring the latest Intel and AMD processors, the era of settling for an RTX 30-series machine without a substantial discount
HWInfo64 is a tool that every PC hardware enthusiast should have in their arsenal. It provides a wealth of information about virtually every aspect of your system, giving you access to important monitoring statistics that are vital for optimizing performance. With the latest beta version of HWInfo, users now have access to on-screen display (OSD)