We’ve obtained examples of the RTX 3060 Ti, the RTX 3070, and the RTX 3080 and have spent the last two weeks running them through a suite of benchmark tests. In this article, we’ll present our results to you and conclude with some remarks as to what systems and usage cases these cards are best […]
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RTX 3060 Ti Vs RTX 3070 Benchmark Comparison: Which is Best for You?
Nvidia’s Ampere launch has brought a large step forwards in performance at every price point. The three mainstream cards currently released, the RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 all excel in high resolutions and the most demanding current games. The RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070 are closest in specification and price, with […]
4 Best RTX 3070 Aftermarket Cards for 2021
Well, the GeForce RTX 3070 has finally launched and made it out into the wild… Sort of. Nvidia’s Ampere launch has, admittedly, been quite troubled by severe availability issues. Limited stock is usually expected given the nature of new consumer electronics, on top of recent global concerns, but few could have anticipated this much of […]
AMD RX 6800 vs Nvidia RTX 3070: Which GPU is Best Value for 2021?
AMD has just announced the RDNA2 line up of GPUs. Finally, there’s competition at the top of the GPU market with AMD’s new offerings claiming to go head to head with the Ampere GPUs from Nvidia at each key market segment and price point. The RX 6800 is pitched directly at the RTX 3070. Both […]
$1400 Ryzen 5 5600X Gaming Build – The Best Value PC Build for 2021?
AMD’s Ryzen CPUs have come to redefine what we expect from a processor in terms of performance and value. Using higher core counts to achieve versatile CPU whilst pricing them competitively saw AMD build a strong market. They still excelled in-game though, with more than enough performance for all but the most demanding competitive players. […]
$1800 Ryzen 5 5600X ITX Gaming Build for 2021
Fans of ITX systems should be chomping at the bit to either build or upgrade their machines because both AMD and Nvidia are soon to deliver options that all but guarantee incredible gaming performance in relatively small packages! First, AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 5 5600X is shaping up to be the go-to pick for affordable PC […]
Building the Ultimate Streaming Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide
So you’ve decided that you want to start streaming. You want to work from the comfort of your room, doing what you love most and interacting with people all over the world. To become successful and make it your primary income source should be excellent motivation to put in a concerted effort. Which is something […]
Nvidia RTX 3070 VS RTX 2080 Ti: Which is Best Value for 2020?
The launch of Nvidia’s first two RTX Ampere 30 series GPUs has not gone smoothly, to say the least. The RTX Ampere 3080 sold out within eight seconds of its launch, the RTX Ampere 3090 was advertised of being capable of processing games at an 8K resolution, though benchmarks showed it couldn’t even handle doing […]
Ampere Bottleneck Guide: Will my CPU bottleneck the RTX 3070/3080?
Ampere is here and pushing graphics performance even higher. If you’re looking to snag one of these GPUs to upgrade your system, you’ve probably asked yourself the question ‘will it bottleneck my PC’? You might even have found some sites that claim to put a figure on the degree of ‘bottleneck’ you’ll encounter. On the […]
6 Best Monitors for the RTX 3070 & 3080
Ampere is here and it’s brought a huge uplift in GPU performance. But make no mistake: these high-end graphics cards are wasted at 1080p. If you’re looking to upgrade or to build a PC around the Ampere GPUs then you need a monitor that lets them show their full potential. The RTX 3070 matches RTX […]
$1900 RTX 3070 Workstation Build for 2021
We know there are many people out there who wish to plan and own a build that can do it all. Gaming PC builds are easy but workstation focused systems need to take many more variables into deep consideration. What are the applications that you’re going to run? Do they benefit from single-core or multi-core […]
Best Power Supplies for Ampere RTX 3070, 3080, 3090 Builds
Nvidia has announced its Ampere GPUs and it’s clear they’re going to be a massive step up in performance. Despite a new more efficient chip design they are also going to be power-hungry. Nvidia state that the RTX 3070 draws 220 Watts and requires a 650W power supply, whilst the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 […]
RTX 3070 Aftermarket Card List – 10 AIB Models Compared
The end of the summer was met with Nvidia’s long-awaited announcements for their new RTX Ampere 30 series GPUs that PC gaming enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on. The least expensive of the three GPUs announced, though still very powerful in regards to its speculated performance, is the RTX 3070. Despite its $499 […]
4 Best CPUs for RTX 3070 Builds
The announcement of the RTX 3070 has caused quite a stir – Nvidia claim this $499 Graphics card outperforms the outgoing $1200 RTX 2080 Ti in all areas which brings true 4K performance to its lowest ever price point. There’s a host of truly next-generation technologies on offer and graphical fidelity and frame rates are […]
Nvidia RTX 3070, 3080, 3090 Aftermarket Card Prices & Preorder Listings
With the recent announcement of Nvidia’s upcoming ‘Ampere’ graphics cards – the RTX 3070, RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 – aftermarket (AIB) variants of these enthusiast-grade cards are beginning to appear on retailers across the web. With prices known for the Founders Edition variants of the RTX 30-series cards, AIB models will vary greatly depending […]
Best $1500 RTX 3070 PC Build for 1440p High FPS Gaming
The RTX 3070 has been announced and we’ve been able to absorb the specifications and potential performance of this latest generation of GPUs from Nvidia. If the promises made in the keynote presentation are even close to meeting Ampere will herald a new era in graphics card capability. The RTX 3070 is a $499 card […]
Nvidia RTX 3070 vs RTX 2070 Super: What are the key differences?
Well, the wait is almost over. Nvidia’s keynote released official specifications of the RTX 3070 and the buzz has been immense. Slated for release in October with the exact date yet to be confirmed, the RTX 3070 looks like it will outperform the previous generation of Nvidia Turing GPU’s in their entirety: Yes, Nvidia claims […]