Graphics Cards - Page 9

Although NVIDIA recently denied rumors that it would sunset or end production of certain GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, such as the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, in response to the current memory crisis, there is a definite shortage. As highlighted by NVIDIA CFO Colette Kress during the company's most recent earnings call, we can expect these shortages to persist throughout the year.

As part of NVIDIA's latest financial report, which showcased record revenue for the company's Data Center segment, we also learned that the Gaming sector was doing gangbusters - hitting a new revenue record of $16 billion for the year. Driven primarily by the arrival of the GeForce RTX 50 Series, a year of record revenue will be followed by a year of struggling to meet demand.

"We expect supply constraints to be a headwind to gaming in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and beyond," Colette Kress wrote in her report. And when pressed on the issue of GeForce RTX supply during the earnings call, she confirmed that supply will be "very tight." Which is bad news for PC gamers looking to upgrade or build a new rig.

In 2025, NVIDIA launched the GeForce RTX 50 Series for PC gaming, creative, and AI workflows. Powered by the company's latest RTX Blackwell architecture, the GeForce RTX 50 Series also debuted DLSS 4, cementing AI-powered DLSS Super Resolution as the gold standard for boosting PC gaming performance and image quality.

The rapid-fire launch and arrival of the desktop line-up, led by GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, were generally well received, aside from initial scarcity, inflated prices, and criticisms surrounding VRAM capacity. But as things normalized, more or less, the 2025 holiday season saw the GeForce RTX 5070 become one of the most popular gaming GPUs worldwide, according to Steam data.

As part of NVIDIA's latest financial results for the fiscal year, we learned that NVIDIA's Gaming and AI PC revenue grew by 41% to hit a record $16 billion. Although this is only a fraction of the $193.7 billion of Data Center segment revenue for the year, it does show us that GeForce RTX is still a money maker and extremely popular.

New reports appearing online from users and even hardware manufacturers suggest that AMD has discontinued official driver support for its first major PC gaming handheld APU, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. The APU, which pairs Zen 4 CPU Cores with RDNA 3 Radeon Graphics, is only a couple of years old, which is why this is cause for concern.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme powers the original Lenovo Legion Go and ASUS ROG Ally X flagship Windows 11 gaming handhelds, and users of both devices report that neither has received a driver update for several months. In the case of the Lenovo Legion Go, the company's Korean community team responded to a user asking about support that there are "no more plans" to release new drivers for the original Legion Go handheld.

Now, it's worth noting that AMD hasn't announced it won't release drivers for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, so this isn't official. However, no new driver releases for several months is not great news for PC gamers with these devices. Without updated drivers, they'll miss out on optimizations for new game releases and other performance-related updates.

ASUS has quietly announced a new GeForce RTX 5070 for small-form-factor or SFF, builds with the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5070 EVO and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5070 EVO OC Edition graphics cards. And we say quietly because the product pages for these new models are now live, but there's no word on when these might hit retail shelves, and at what price.

These new SKUs arrive after ASUS also launched a series of slimmer Dual 'EVO' GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs late last year. Whereas those were all slim 2.1-slot-thick cards, the Dual 'EVO' GeForce RTX 5070 variants are 2.5-slot-thick and feature a slightly different, more premium design. Still compact at 229 x 120 x 50mm, they feature dual axial-tech fans with 0dB technology and vented backplates.

With the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5070 EVO OC Edition shipping with a Boost Clock OC Mode of 2572 MHz compared to the 2542 MHz 'OC Mode' of the non-OC edition, this looks to be the only real difference between the two. As seen with other GeForce RTX 5070 GPUs, using ASUS's GPU Tweak III platform or another app, both cards should be able to be tuned to hit the same level of performance.

NVIDIA has reportedly been working on an even higher-end version of the GeForce RTX 5090, with leaks on the purported "Blackwell TITAN" or an RTX 5090 Ti.

In a new video from leaker Moore's Law is Dead, a source said that NVIDIA has indeed been working on a higher-end GB202-based GPU. The source said: "I was able to confirm that the "Blackwell TITAN" is real... and has been in testing since at least H1 2025. Now to be clear, I have no idea if it will launch, and I have no idea if the specs I'm about to tell you are still accurate but someone I talked to who tested it last year confirmed the following".

The source continued, that the purported Blackwell TITAN or RTX 5090 Ti would have:

As spotted by Videocardz, it looks like a new GPU world record was recently set by none other than AMD, working with experienced overclockers Bill 'Sampson' Alverson and Allen 'Splave' Golibersuch. The attempt included overclocking an air-cooled Radeon RX 9060 XT before moving on to liquid nitrogen cooling to see just how high the GPU clock speed could go.

And with that, it recorded 4.769 GHz (4,769 MHz), handily beating the world record for GPU frequency. This is a massive 50+% increase over the 3.13 GHz (3,130 MHz) listed by AMD as the maximum Boost Frequency for both the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 16GB models. Unfortunately, the short video posted by AMD doesn't include the full spec breakdown of the world-record attempt, which is an impressive achievement.

Increasing clock speeds is often tied to power draw, so the expectation is that the Radeon RX 9060 XT we saw was probably drawing more power than the GPU's 160W power rating. Unlike memory and CPU testing, there's no one official ranking or leaderboard collating and verifying each GPU frequency world record attempt; the 4.769 GHz is definitely a lot higher than Splave's own 4.02 GHz record captured with a GeForce RTX 4090.

Although not limited to the GeForce RTX 5090, it makes sense that the majority of reports relating to burning, melting, or damaged 12V-2x6 power cables and connectors are related to NVIDIA's latest flagship. One of the latest reports from a user (on the Mobile01 forum) posting images of their burned-out cable and connector involves GIGABYTE's AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 MASTER ICE.

However, what makes this case a little different is that, even though it is a premium GeForce RTX 5090 with out-of-the-box overclocked settings, the user actually had it undervolted and the GPU power limit reduced to 500W from the default 600W. The voltage limit was reduced to 0.9v, about 0.2v lower than stock settings, so you'd think this would help mitigate some of the risk of the connector failing.

However, as we've seen cases of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the GeForce RTX 5080 experiencing this issue, no high-powered GPU seems safe when using the new 16-pin standard and 12V-2x6 power cables. In this case, both the cable connecting to the GPU and the GPU's connection appear to be affected.

Intel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8509 (WHQL Certified) is now available for Arc users, supporting the desktop Intel Arc A Series and B Series, as well as integrated Arc graphics found in Core Ultra, Core Ultra 2, and the new Core Ultra 3 series processors. Basically, all Arc graphics products, and it's an important release because it brings XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation support to all Arc gamers.

XeSS 3 Multi Frame Generation, like DLSS 4, leverages AI to generate new frames and interpolate them with traditionally rendered frames to improve smoothness and overall performance in PC games. Using advanced technology that combines previous frame data, motion vectors, depth data, and other elements, XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation delivers triple-digit performance while maintaining image fidelity and responsive controls.

What makes this update different from NVIDIA's DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation update that arrived alongside the new GeForce RTX 50 Series last year is that DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation is limited to the RTX 50 Series, as it uses hardware specific to the RTX Blackwell generation. This makes Intel bringing XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation to everything from the Intel Arc A770 to the Intel Arc B580 and the latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, something to celebrate.

MSI's new flagship GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z graphics card is on eBay right now, priced at between $7785 and an eye-watering $14,999.

The card is still in stock in the UK, priced at £4999, which works out to around $6827 USD or so, so if you're in the UK and have the money ready, you're good to go. However, if you're not and you need to rely on eBay, there are "buy it now" prices of between $7785 and $14,999... yes, just a dollar short of fifteen thousand dollars.

MSI is only making 1300 units of its new RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z, with around 100-200 units provided to reviewers and influencers. In the US and Taiwan, MSI hosted a lottery-style draw for your chance just to buy the card.

Announced at CES 2026, MSI's new GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z limited edition flagship GPU has more than lived up to its promise of being the world's most powerful PC gaming graphics card. As per our review, it performs more like a GeForce RTX 5090 Ti than an RTX 5090. As a card built for extreme overclocking, it's also the first RTX 5090 to ship with a dual-BIOS setup, including a default 800W OC mode and an insane 1000W Extreme mode.

When MSI announced the card, it also confirmed that a fully unlocked, experimental 2500W BIOS was available, which not only voided the warranty but would be provided only to extreme overclockers looking to set new world records with liquid nitrogen cooling. Jonathan Alva, an extreme overclocker and YouTuber from Indonesia, is one example - and his recent benchmarking with the 2500W XOC BIOS for the RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z caused the "Blackwell" GB202-300-A1 GPU die to crack.

The good news is that, as Alva was one of the extreme overclockers that MSI worked with when developing the new RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z, the GPU die cracking like a broken mirror was most likely due to an early version of the 2500W XOC BIOS, causing extremely high voltage in a short amount of time, leading to thermal shock. That, and apparently, he has three more RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z cards.

AMD could release its next-generation RDNA 5-based Radeon RX series GPUs in mid-to-late 2027 says leaker, as it shares the same GPU chiplet design as the next-gen Xbox, which Microsoft will unleash in late 2027.

In a new video from leaker Moore's Law is Dead, who has had a source tell him that Microsoft's upcoming custom Xbox Magnus silicon from AMD is complete, and that test units of the next-gen Xbox are already being sent out. MLID says: "For all intents and purposes, Xbox Magnus' exact silicon is done. It is ready to be sent to manufactured test units, and that puts them well ahead of schedule. In fact, I was told that this should easily allow for a late 2027 launch".

MLID says he's been told that the CPU and GPU dies have been completed, and that the GPU chiplet for the next-generation Xbox is "literally the same chip" that will be used in the Radeon RX 9070 XT successor in 2027. Don't go expecting the same GPU inside of the next-gen Xbox to be the full-fat RDNA 5 chiplet, as it would be more of a mid-range GPU.

The new MSI GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z isn't just another GeForce RTX 5090; it's a brand-new liquid-cooled GPU and design from the company that is built for extreme overclocking and unmatched PC gaming performance. And with that, it's a limited-edition release of 1,300 units worldwide, shipping with a default 800W OC profile and a 1000W Extreme Mode for serious overclockers, drawing power from two 16-pin power connectors.

For those who have been tracking GeForce RTX 50 Series pricing over the past year, you've probably noticed that not many cards have been made available at the $1,999 USD MSRP. And with shortages, the AI boom, and the current memory crisis, the 32GB graphics card has seen its price in the US climb to well over $3,000 in recent months.

As a custom GPU, the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z is in a class of its own in build quality, engineering, power delivery, and thermal performance, so a premium price is to be expected. Still, it almost feels like a meme when a GeForce RTX 5090 is being sold for $5,090. Or, $5090.99 to be exact.

When building a new gaming rig or upgrading a PC, that moment you press the power button for the first time is always a little stressful. Will it turn on? Will there be an error code? These are probably the main concerns, with 'Will my GPU spark and catch on fire?' likely far down the list as a true nightmare scenario.

When it comes to modern high-end enthusiast and flagship PC gaming GPUs, specifically the GeForce RTX 4090 and the GeForce RTX 5090, you can add 16-pin power connector issues to the list based on ongoing reports and cases of cables and connectors melting. However, this report (via Videocardz) of a Chinese gamer's MSI-branded GeForce RTX 5090 catching fire the moment they fired up their upgraded rig for the first time is a little different.

According to the report, the issue appears to be with the GPU itself and is not related to the power connector or the 12V-2x6 PCIe 5.0 cable. The user posted a five-second clip on the Chinese social media platform BiliBili, which quickly gained nearly 100,000 views. And yes, it's an alarming thing to see a GPU on fire.

MSI Afterburner, the free graphics card utility for monitoring performance and overclocking settings, has been the go-to app for PC gamers for years. With the release of the insanely powerful MSI GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z, check out our full review here, MSI has also released a new Beta build for its Afterburner software that adds new features.

MSI Afterburner 4.6.7 Beta 2 not only adds official support for the GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z, a GPU with a default 800W OC and a 1000W Extreme Mode, but it also expands its power, voltage, and monitoring support to integrate MSI's new GPU Safeguard+ technology, which is a key part of its new MSI MEG Ai and MPG Ai power supplies.

These PSUs include per-pin current monitoring with firmware-level alarm sensors, so they're not software-dependent. These protections were developed to resolve the rare overheating and 'cable meltings' associated with modern 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 power connectors for GPUs. In this new MSI Afterburner release, GPU Safeguard+ can trigger an alarm and load a safe GPU profile with a customizable reduced power limit and Boost Clock speed.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 is a new optional or beta driver release for Radeon and RDNA users, primarily focused on adding day-one support for new games. 'New Game Support' arrives for three titles: Yakuza Kiwami 3, Dark Ties, and Nioh 3. The update also fixes an issue in Arc Raiders for Radeon RX 9000 Series owners, so for those regularly jumping into the popular extraction adventure, this release is for you.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 Optional Update also fixes an issue for Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios' other multiplayer shooter, The Finals. This time it's for Radeon RX 7000 Series users, with the fix resolving a game crash when ray tracing is enabled on RDNA 3 graphics cards like the Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 7900 XTX.

Elsewhere, the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 Optional Update Release Notes list a number of Known Issues that the Radeon team is looking to resolve, including crashes when playing Cyberpunk 2077 with Path Tracing and Battlefield 6 on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and FSR Upscaling and FSR Frame Generation issues on a couple of titles. Here are the full details.

NVIDIA's new RTX 6000D is tweaked workstation GPU for China, with a cut-down 84GB of GDDR7 memory, recently receiving the teardown experience in China. Check it out:

A company called "GINNSOD" has done the teardown video, a server-focused model of the passive thermal solution -- the RTX 6000D -- for the Chinese market. This model ships without any fans, fully relying on the airflow in the chassis for its cooling. NVIDIA says that the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition thermal solution is "passive" but has air and liquid cooling options.

NVIDIA's new RTX 6000D features 84GB of GDDR7 -- down from the full 96GB on the RTX PRO 6000 -- with 28 VRAM memory packages onboard: each 3GB, for a total of 84GB. It sits on a 448-bit memory bus using a clamshell layout, down from the 96GB on a 512-bit bus on the full-fat RTX PRO 6000.

Sapphire has unveiled a new custom graphics card, the SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ Crimson Desert Edition, created in collaboration with AMD and Pearl Abyss. This custom version of RDNA 4's flagship features artwork from the highly anticipated Crimson Desert game on the magnetic backplate, with the rest of the design looking identical to the flagship NITRO+ model released last year.

As a premium RDNA 4 GPU, the SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ features a unique, stylish design with a hidden power cable design, and is one of the few Radeon RX 9000 Series cards to adopt the new 12V-2x6 power connector standard. We reviewed the original Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ last year and were impressed with its physical design, thermal performance, and 4K gaming capabilities powered by AMD's new AI FSR upscaling.

Although looks are subjective when it comes to PC hardware, especially in the age of RGB lighting and cases with panoramic views, SAPPHIRE's NITRO+ design, which blends brushed metal with industrial venting and a subtle RGB lightbar, is among the most striking of all RDNA 4 cards.

With the arrival of the Radeon RX 9000 Series of desktop graphics cards in 2025, AMD's RDNA 4-powered GPUs also launched with the company's new AI-powered FSR 4 rendering technology that has recently expanded to include Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction as part of the company's FSR Redstone initiative.

Requiring the more advanced FP8-capable AI hardware found in RDNA 4 GPUs, FSR 4 quickly became a highlight of the Radeon RX 9070 XT's launch, as the new and improved FSR Super Resolution finally caught up, or closed the gap, in image quality to NVIDIA's DLSS.

However, being exclusive to three desktop GPUs bucks the historical trend of AMD's FSR being open-source and platform agnostic, giving RDNA 3 gamers the sense that they've been left behind. Not only on desktops but also on AMD's gaming handhelds, which still run RDNA 3.5 Radeon technology, FSR 4 has yet to reach a platform where it could make the most significant impact.

NVIDIA is rumored to be working on an even higher-end RTX 50 series graphics card, with new rumors that it's gearing for a Q3 2026 release, and could be a long-rumored GeForce RTX 5090 Ti or TITAN Blackwell GPU.

Overclocking.com reports: "A very high-end RTX 50 series card is reportedly in development, with its release even scheduled for the Back to School period (early Q3 of this year). The manufacturing process has apparently already begun (design and other aspects). The arrival of this card is said to be unrelated to the "SUPER" series (which are no longer on the 2026 release schedule)".

The new reports suggest a Q3 2026 release, and would act as an ultra-high-end RTX 5090 Ti or TITAN-class Blackwell GPU, scheduled for the Back to School period. Overclocking.com reports that they've been told that manufacturing is underway with board-level work on the table now.

ASUS has its new ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D V2 graphics card up for pre-order in China, with a price of 29,999 RMB (which works out to around $4300 USD).

The new ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D V2 features a cut-down 24GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit memory bus with the VRAM clocked at 28Gbps, with it being virtually identical to the full ROG Matrix RTX 5090 (which has 32GB GDDR7). It retains its full 21,760 CUDA cores and GPU boost clocks of up to 2760MHz in OC mode, with dual HDMI 2.1b outputs, and 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b ports.

ASUS has crafted its ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D V2 graphics card with a dual 16-pin power connector design that works with its in-house BTF ecosystem, with ASUS stating it can use up to 800W of power when used with a BTF motherboard and 12V-2x6 power cable.