Tag: Hardware
All the articles with the tag "Hardware".
Switch 2 Pricing: Perspective in a Pricey GPU Market
Published: at 04:01 AMThe article provides perspective on rumored Switch 2 pricing by comparing it to the inflated GPU market, suggesting that a $400 price may be reasonable considering current gaming hardware costs.
Nvidia RTX 5060 GPUs: Battlestation Upgrade on the Horizon?
Published: at 02:04 PMThe article speculates on the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5060 series GPUs, highlighting potential performance improvements, memory configurations, and release timeframe, suggesting a significant upgrade for mid-range gaming PCs.
Nvidia Reportedly Restricting RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Reviews: A Hardware Unboxed Claim
Published: at 07:52 PMHardware Unboxed claims Nvidia is preventing reviews of the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti. This alleged restriction raises concerns about the card's performance and Nvidia's transparency, potentially impacting consumer trust and market competitiveness.
OCCT Arrives on Linux: Comprehensive System Stability Testing Now Available
Published: at 06:43 PMOCCT, a popular system stability testing tool, is now available for Linux, offering CPU, GPU, and memory stress-testing features similar to the Windows version. This release provides Linux users with a robust solution for hardware validation.
RTX 4070 Destroyed by Power Supply Unit Failure
Published: at 10:25 PMA user's RTX 4070 was reportedly destroyed due to a power supply unit failure, highlighting the critical importance of using a reliable and adequately rated PSU for high-end graphics cards to prevent catastrophic hardware damage.
Overclock3D: NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Latest GPU to Experience Melted Power Cable Incident
Published: at 10:24 AMOverclock3D reports another instance of a melted 12V-2x6 power cable on an NVIDIA RTX 5070, underscoring ongoing concerns about the safety and reliability of this new power connector standard on high-power NVIDIA GPUs.
TweakTown: Another Melted GPU Power Cable Spotted, This Time on GeForce RTX 5070
Published: at 08:23 AMTweakTown reports another instance of a melted 12V-2x6 power cable, this time on an NVIDIA RTX 5070, highlighting the ongoing concerns about the safety and reliability of this new power connector standard on high-power NVIDIA GPUs.
Notebookcheck: NVIDIA RTX 5070 Suffers Melted Power Cable and Damaged Connector
Published: at 02:31 AMNotebookcheck reports a new incident of a melted 12V-2x6 power cable and damaged connector on an NVIDIA RTX 5070, raising renewed concerns about the reliability and safety of this power standard, similar to issues seen with previous high-end NVIDIA GPUs.
Tom's Hardware: Charred RTX 4070 Destroyed by PSU Lacking Protection Feature
Published: at 07:38 PMTom's Hardware reports on an RTX 4070 graphics card being destroyed due to a power supply unit lacking over-power protection (OPP), emphasizing the crucial role of PSU safety features in preventing hardware damage.
PCMag: New GPU Shortage Looming as Suppliers Slow Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Published: at 07:29 AMPCMag warns of a potential new GPU shortage as suppliers slow down shipments due to ongoing tariff uncertainty, which could lead to reduced availability and increased prices for consumers.