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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Best Graphics Cards for Ryzen 9 5900X & 5950X Builds
Purchasing the absolute best CPU for gaming that the consumer market has to offer, means purchasing either the Ryzen 9 5950X, or the Ryzen 9 5900X. Not only have benchmarks from multiple sources (Gamer’s Nexus, Techspot, Tom’s Hardware) proven the superiority of these CPUs in gaming performance, single-core performance, and multi-core performance, but they also […]
Nvidia RTX 3080 vs AMD RX 6800 XT: Benchmark Comparison (Real World Tests)
In this article, we’re comparing the two ‘real world’ flagships of the AMD and Nvidia GPU line ups: The RTX 3080 and the RX 6800 XT. It’s only right that we start with an explanation both of the delay to this review, but also around the prevailing situation with GPUs. We’re not party to normal […]
$2100 Ryzen 7 5800X Gaming PC Build for 2021
It is quite rare that a new CPU generation hits around the same time as a new GPU generation. We’re of course talking about AMD’s Ryzen 5000 and Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series which both push the boundaries of gaming performance to never before seen levels. The leaps in both processor and graphics performance warrant a […]
$2600 Ryzen 9 5900X Gaming Build for 2021
AMD’s initial Zen 3 lineup has finally been revealed, and it may very well have the new gaming CPU champion among its ranks! The Ryzen 9 5900X is shaping up to be a serious contender for gaming enthusiasts and users in need of some powerful productivity performance. Across the board, Zen 3 processors enjoy the […]
RTX 3080 Out of Stock? If You Missed Out Here’s What To Do
No, we didn’t either! The RTX 3080 launch was a poor showing from Nvidia. They succeeded in building massive hype for this GPU: It’s their new flagship gaming GPU at a price that was finally realistic for the majority of PC enthusiasts. However the launch itself was marred by lack of supply, widespread use of […]
4 Best RTX 3080 Aftermarket Cards for 2021
The Ampere GPU’s are finally available – sort of – and we’ve been able to gather information on the RTX 3080 partner cards that have shipped so far. In this article, we’ll recommend which of the various aftermarket RTX 3080 cards are best suited to you and your needs for 2021. Some notes about RTX […]
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 […]
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 3080 Aftermarket Card List – 20 AIB Models Compared
The announcements for Nvidia’s RTX Ampere 3000 series GPUs have finally arrived, and arguably the most value option in their lineup is the new GeForce RTX Ampere 3080 GPU. This graphics card will undoubtedly make those who have recently invested in an RTX 2080 Ti double guess their decision, because for $500 less this GPU […]
4 Best CPUs for RTX 3080 Builds
Nvidia made massive waves with their announcement of the Ampere generation of GPU’s on the 1st September 2020. Set for release on 17th September the RTX 3080 is their top-flight consumer GPU. Aimed squarely at 4K AAA gaming this GPU promises to eclipse all that has gone before. A suite of improvements has doubled the […]
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 […]
$2200 RTX 3080 PC Build for Ultimate 1440p 144Hz Gaming
The RTX 3080 has been announced and we’ve been able to absorb the specifications and potential performance of this latest series of GPUs from Nvidia. If the promises made in the keynote presentation are even close to met this GPU will define a new standard in graphics card capability. This is a $699 card that […]
Nvidia RTX 3090 vs RTX 3080: What are The Key Differences?
If you have been waiting for Nvidia’s upcoming 3000 series GPUs, then you know that the time draws neigh onto the official release of these powerful new GPUs – the RTX 3070, 3080 and 3090. But since no company is immune to leaks, and especially not Nvidia, we have been receiving a slow stream of […]