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3dfx Voodoo card makes a return in 2024 thanks to some ambitious builders
It's not going to produce stellar performance numbers, but this labor of love is one to behold
Graphic cards have evolved quite a bit over the past ten years, but those that have been around for some time will remember the true glory days, when you had multiple brands of cards with strange-looking boxes that had pretty good performance and were actually affordable. And while times have changed quite a bit, it looks like some are still happily stuck in the past, working on passion projects that involve old school GPUs.
How to use GPU-Z
Discover valuable insights into your GPU's specifications using GPU-Z to optimize your graphics performance and troubleshoot issues easily.
GPU-Z is powerful software, created by TechPowerUp, that shows you in-depth information about your graphics card and other graphics-related software. This is helpful because it allows you to see real-time stats from your GPU as you tweak settings to make your GPU perform better.
What is Intel Quick Sync and why do you need it?
Intel Quick Sync is invaluable for video editing. Here's why you should know about it.
When shopping around for a new CPU, most people don't care too much about integrated graphics. There's a common belief that these integrated graphics are particularly weak, especially compared to a dedicated graphics card. That is true for tasks such as gaming, and this is why Intel's KF and F CPUs are so popular. However, integrated graphics have their benefits in certain situations, especially with features such as Quick Sync.
How to enable Nvidia DLSS
Nvidia's DLSS technology adds extreme detail to select games. But it only works if you enable it!
Nvidia's superb DLSS technology has enabled gamers to hit new heights with their GeForce RTX GPUs, and breathed new life into slightly older cards. With the release of DLSS 3.5, it only gets better, adding Ray Reconstruction, even greater upscaling, and support for more RTX cards (not just the latest models).
How to update the graphics driver on your PC
Keeping your GPU drivers up to date is essential to get the best performance in the latest games. Here's how to do it.
Keeping your graphics card driver up-to-date helps ensure you get the best possible performance in-game. It may even be necessary if you want to play some of the latest titles, which sometimes require a new driver before they will even run. That's why it's a good idea to periodically check for new driver releases and install them when available.
How to make your GPU perform better
Discover key strategies to enhance your GPU's efficiency. Learn about overclocking, cooling solutions, and settings optimization.
Graphics cards are among the most expensive components in your computer, so it can be daunting to have to buy a new one. Luckily, you can improve your current graphics card to make it last a little longer and perform better in newer games.
How to fix a GPU with no display
The GPU is the most important component in a gaming computer. Fortunately, fixing a GPU with no display is usually a painless process.
Nothing is worse than a computer that won't display anything, especially when you need to use it. Since most PCs use the graphics card to send the display signals to the monitor, there's likely something wrong with your GPU if you see the "No signal" error message on your monitor.
Visual fidelity vs framerate: What should you you prioritize?
Does image quality matter more than the smoothness of a game?
In modern gaming, two fundamental aspects compete for attention: visual fidelity and framerate. Visual fidelity refers to the graphical quality of a game, encompassing details such as texture resolution, lighting effects, and overall graphical realism. On the other hand, framerate denotes the number of frames per second (FPS) displayed on the screen, directly influencing the smoothness and responsiveness of gameplay. Balancing these elements is crucial for developers to deliver an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.
Score this Radeon RX 7900 XT at its lowest price ever with new $160 discount
You won't find a better price on this card, as it drops to one of its lowest prices yet.
GPUs are an essential part of a PC if you're looking to play games or create projects that require more graphical power. While there are a large variety of options available, some of the best can cost quite a bit. Luckily, we've managed to uncover this great deal on a Radeon RX 7900 XT, which knocks the price down by $160 for a limited time.
Can you upgrade a laptop graphics card (GPU)?
Can you make a graphics switch in your favorite laptop? Here's what you need to know.
Some of the best laptops available today feature a dedicated (sometimes called discrete) graphics card (GPU) that can deliver much more performance compared to integrated processor (CPU) graphics. You'll find a GPU in the majority of high-end gaming laptops, as well as most that are used for development and design work; the extra performance unlocks the ability to use more intensive apps and games, and you can do it all while remaining mobile.
Galax launches RTX 4070 Super HoF for overclockers on a budget
The Hall of Fame OC Lab Edition gives the GPU a base clock boost
As expected, Nvidia made a splash with the rollout of its Super series of GPUs. The GeForce RTX 4070 Super, for example, impressed consumers with its 224 Tensor cores and boost clock of 2,475MHz. Now, graphics card manufacturers are using the Super line as a foundation to develop their own products for consumers seeking more from the devices. Galax is one of them, and it has announced a new Hall of Fame series product with that very intention in mind.
ReShade 6.0 lets you enhance your PC games with ray tracing and mesh shading
Revisiting your favorite classic games just got a whole lot more appealing.
Playing older games can be a lot of fun, but for some people, the game's outdated graphics make it a chore. Fortunately, you don't have to make do with dated graphics. Post-processing tools make aging games look much better and put your spare graphics card power to good use. ReShade is one of the more popular post-processing apps out there, and with its new 6.0 update, it can now apply ray tracing and mesh shading to your favorite games.
I bought a CPU without graphics and regretted it
When building a computer, you have the option for dedicated or integrated graphics. Find out which is the better choice and why I regret my decision.
While building my new gaming PC last year, I was left with an important decision that I hadn't considered before. That was whether I needed integrated graphics in the GPU. Normally, I wouldn't even consider a CPU without integrated graphics, but I came across a fantastic deal.
Asus is launching an RTX 4070 with a blower cooler for consumers with limited space and blown eardrums
Those working on generative AI may also benefit from the RTX 4070
It’s no secret that graphics cards can generate a lot of heat, especially when they’re operating for hours at a time. For this reason, many of them have fans to stay cool and maintain air circulation. However, it can be challenging to sustain airflow between server racks, for instance. Those who engage in generative AI work know that space can quickly become scarce once technology starts to pile up, making heat even more of a problem. Now, Asus hopes to resolve the issue with the Turbo GeForce RTX 4070.
Support for AMD’s next-gen GPUs has been spotted in recent Linux patches
Previous patches referred to the GPUs as GFX10 and GFX10.2
There have been few confirmed details thus far on AMD’s upcoming RNDA 4 GPUs, which are still at least a few months away from release. That doesn’t mean that anticipation isn’t growing over the company’s next-gen GPUs, however. Now, information spotted within Linux patches posted to GitHub has new rumors flying.
Nvidia could reveal its RTX 40 SUPER series GPUs at CES 2024
A reliable leaker claims that an update on the GPUs will come at CES
Nvidia is not being promoted as a “featured” exhibitor at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (via Videocardz). However, this doesn’t mean that the company isn’t expected to make a splash at what was once the biggest consumer tech conference of the year. Nvidia reportedly has three conference rooms booked at CES, despite not having a media press event on the schedule just yet. Now, rumors suggest that its RTX 40 SUPER series GPUs could be revealed at the show.
How a graphics driver bug on the Samsung Galaxy S6 leaked Google Chrome tab data
Ever wonder how security vulnerabilities are found? UK based firm GraphicsFuzz explains how they came across a graphics driver bug on the Samsung Galaxy S6 that they could exploit to see data from opened tabs in Google Chrome.
Back in late March, a U.K. based start-up firm specializing in testing GPU reliability approached us with a GPU bug they discovered that causes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ to reboot when visiting a web page. The firm, called GraphicsFuzz, worked with us to report the issue to Qualcomm and Samsung. Some of our readers were interested in learning just how a company like GraphicsFuzz is able to find these vulnerabilities, so we collaborated with the company to showcase how they discovered an older GPU vulnerability. This already-patched vulnerability allowed an attacker to remotely "spy" on the contents of Google Chrome browser tabs on the Samsung Galaxy S6.
How many of you are using a personalized image on your home screen? I bet the vast majority of us have something "special". For those of you always looking for a great wallpaper, we have found a great pack from XDA member kanak122. This is the second pack from the original poster and this time, he has included 21 live wallpapers with assorted themes and topics ranging from Christmas to abstract, and from colors to galaxies.
Perhaps you are one of those members who would love to have a bit of Windows Phone 7 on your Android device. If so, then XDA member abhi0n0nakul gives you the WP7 boot screen animation. The boot screen is presented in three different options: With Android engraved, basic, and original one for WVGA (HDPI) screen resolutions. Moreover, you will find a QVGA (LDPI) version but this one only comes as the original one.