Hardware

Hardware

Cutting-edge PC hardware and enthusiast computing. CPUs, graphics cards, storage, and gaming gear defining the computing world.

amd radeon gpu pc gaming opinion

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.
nvidia geforce rtx drivers fix graphics card with video

Nvidia confirms black screen fix for RTX 5000 graphics cards, driver update coming this week

It affects three generations of GPUs
What just happened? It appears that Nvidia has started addressing at least one of the many problems affecting the RTX 5000-series. A fix for the black screen issues that have impacted certain Blackwell GPUs, as well as previous card generations, is already available for some users, with a driver update arriving later this week.
handheld pcs steam deck pc gaming sales pc sales financials lenovo legion asus rog ally msi claw

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.
amd cpu x86 shipments

Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?

The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9