In the ever-evolving world of technology, the competition among companies to dominate the global market is intense. While global PC shipments experienced a decline for much of 2023, some green shoots have been spotted in terms of recovery in the industry, especially in the CPU sector. According to recent statistics from Canalys, a global technology
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Graphics card pricing has been a controversial topic among PC gamers for a while now. While the initial surge in prices caused by pandemic shortages and the crypto boom may have subsided, many GPUs are still being sold well above their manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). Particularly high-end Nvidia cards like the RTX 4080 and
PGL has recently announced a significant upgrade in the setups for the upcoming Counter-Strike 2 Major, with the decision to swap in AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D as the CPU of choice for gaming professionals. This change from the Ryzen 9 5950X marks a strategic move towards enhancing the gaming experience for players participating in the
The period from 2020 to 2022 witnessed a surge in GPU prices due to the high demand from miners. However, with the end of this GPU crunch in September 2022, a new trend seems to be emerging in 2024 – the increased demand for CPUs, specifically AMD Ryzen processors. This shift is driven by the
Nvidia’s RTX 4090 has been considered the world’s fastest GPU for over a year, making it a highly sought-after component in the gaming community. However, the price tag of around $2,000, significantly higher than the official list price of $1,599, has made it a luxury item for many consumers. One way to acquire this powerful
When Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X Elite processor for Windows PCs, many believed it could signal a significant shift away from x86 chips. The specifications of the X Elite appeared to be powerful and promising. However, the reality of the situation has set in with the pricing of the first X Elite-equipped laptop from Samsung
LG’s recent decision to invest an additional billion dollars into OLED panel production facilities has stirred excitement among flat panel enthusiasts. The goal behind this move is to ramp up the production of OLED displays across various devices, including smartphones, TVs, and notably, PC monitors. According to reports from a LG representative cited by the
In recent years, the trend in flagship graphics cards has shown a significant increase in maximum power consumption. The RTX 4090, RTX 3090 Ti, and AMD’s RX 7900 XTX all boast power consumption ratings that are higher than previous generations. The RTX 4090, for example, can pull more than 450W, while the RTX 3090 Ti
The latest data from the Peddmeister Massive indicates a positive trend in graphics card sales, with a third consecutive quarter of growth. The figures comparing Q4 2023 to the same period in 2022 reveal a significant 32% year-on-year increase. However, amidst this overall growth, AMD seems to be struggling to maintain its market share. For
Upon closer inspection by Igor’s Lab, it has been revealed that the materials used in all-in-one liquid coolers may not always match up with what is advertised by the manufacturers. Out of the six coolers tested, two were found to contain copper/zinc alloy or brass instead of the pure copper that was promised. This discrepancy