Nvidia provides us with the most powerful GPU in the solar system. The RTX 3090 Ti is an imposing AIB, and that is even before you get it out of the box, weighing in at more than 5 pounds. However, you become truly impressed with its size only after you see it. EVGA’s FTW3 3090 Ti Ultra Gaming’s dimensions are 11.5 inches in length, 4.5 inches in width, and 3 inches in … [Read more...] about Review: EVGA’s RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming AIB
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GPUs, they’re everywhere
…just not for you. Gamers, professionals, and enthusiasts can all be forgiven if they’ve become just a little bit impatient with sky-high prices for graphics boards. The current GPU shortage has been going on for years now, accompanied by conflicting reports and new assurances that the situation has improved. And, in fact, just recently we’ve seen a raft of new … [Read more...] about GPUs, they’re everywhere
Nvidia adds to its game development toolbox
The gamer is the ultimate winner. Like Earth and Mars coming into alignment, this year had the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) occurring simultaneously. The result of this convergence: Nvidia announcements and product rollouts that were focused on the gaming industry or especially attractive to this segment. Omniverse … [Read more...] about Nvidia adds to its game development toolbox
Arma 3: In the thick of combat
Enduring the most dangerous job in the jungle. By Ted Pollak I jumped back into the saddle last night playing Arma 3 with Vietnam War Mod, a realistic open-world military tactical shooter video game from Bohemia Interactive. Complete gratification requires a lot of patience, and the way I play, everything can fall apart, leaving me to walk away a loser after an hour plus … [Read more...] about Arma 3: In the thick of combat
Nvidia’s Q3 FY22 results
Revenue $7.1 billion, up 50% from a year earlier, profit up 84% to $2.46 billion. Nvidia's Q3’21 earnings report continues the company’s revenue gains and sets another record. For the third quarter ended October 31, 2021, the company reported sales of $7.1 billion, up 50% from a year earlier and up 9.2% from the previous quarter, with record revenue from the company’s … [Read more...] about Nvidia’s Q3 FY22 results
Germ-free ultrathin notebook from Acer
Windows 11, <$1k, 15-inch 144 Hz HD Acer America announced the Aspire Vero notebook. The company says it is their first sustainability-focused product. It is one of Acer’s first products powered by Windows 11, is eco-friendly, EPEAT Silver-certified, which features post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic throughout the chassis and keyboard with 100% recyclable packaging. … [Read more...] about Germ-free ultrathin notebook from Acer
The Arc of the story—Intel brands its GPU
It takes a village to tell a story, and this is a long story. After years in the process, Intel has come up with several names for their proposed someday dGPUs. To tell the world about it, Intel’s marketing department shed a little of the spotlight on some of the troops who are valiantly struggling to fulfill Raja Koduri’s promise. A group of them made a video you can … [Read more...] about The Arc of the story—Intel brands its GPU
GDWC adds student competition
Students and independent developers are encouraged to sign up and show their stuff. The GDWC, or Game Development World Championships, is a Finnish-based organization founded in 2016. They don’t talk much about themselves, but the organization takes on the mighty task of running an ongoing competition for game developers who can submit their entries throughout the … [Read more...] about GDWC adds student competition
PC gaming hardware market set to recover from supply problems
High-end PC gaming hardware segment 5-year forecast 20.38% CAGR from 2020. Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the industry's research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, has released its newest gaming market study regarding the PC Gaming Hardware Market, which consists of personal computers, upgrades, and peripherals used for gaming. The PC gaming hardware market both … [Read more...] about PC gaming hardware market set to recover from supply problems
Nvidia’s Q1 FY22 results
The company’s revenue is $5.66 billion, up 84% from a year earlier, profit up 109% to $1.9 billion. Nvidia the company that makes the most sought-after GPUs, reported an 84% increase in sales last quarter. The company reported record revenue for the first quarter ended May 2, 2021, of $5.66 billion, up 84 percent from a year earlier and up 13 percent from the previous … [Read more...] about Nvidia’s Q1 FY22 results