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Graphics Card (GPU)

Nvidia GeForce vs AMD Radeon GPUs in 2022 (Benchmarks & Comparison)

Nvidia GeForce vs AMD Radeon GPUs in 2022 (Benchmarks & Comparison)

August 18, 2022

Most professionals lean towards Nvidia graphics cards whenever there’s work involved.

Can You Use An AMD GPU With An Intel CPU?

Can You Use An AMD GPU With An Intel CPU?

July 5, 2022

Can you use AMD GPUs with Intel CPUs?

What Should Your GPU Utilization Be? [Different Workloads Explored]

What Should Your GPU Utilization Be? [Different Workloads Explored]

June 30, 2022

What should your GPU utilization be, and when is it a cause for concern?

How To Reset Your Graphics Driver [And Why You Should]

How To Reset Your Graphics Driver [And Why You Should]

August 15, 2022

How do you reset your graphics driver, and why should you even bother to begin with?

How To Clean Your Graphics Card / GPU [The easy way]

How To Clean Your Graphics Card / GPU [The easy way]

August 15, 2022

Cleaning is the most important aspect of maintaining the health and performance of a PC that we all tend to *cough*ignore*cough* at times.

Will My GPU Fit In My Case? [GPU Clearance Explained]

Will My GPU Fit In My Case? [GPU Clearance Explained]

June 15, 2022

Depending on the size of your PC case, you might not be able to just go out and buy any kind of GPU.

GPU Power Cable Guide — All Connectors Explained

GPU Power Cable Guide — All Connectors Explained

June 23, 2022

The process of building a PC can, at times, seem exceedingly complicated, what with there being quite some hurdles for one to overcome.

What Is Shared GPU Memory? [Everything You Need to Know]

What Is Shared GPU Memory? [Everything You Need to Know]

June 13, 2022

When you have an integrated or dedicated GPU, your operating system will take up as much as half of your RAM and use it as shared GPU memory.

How To Choose A Graphics Card (GPU) for Video Editing

How To Choose A Graphics Card (GPU) for Video Editing

June 9, 2022

Video editing might not be the most taxing workflow one can imagine, but it nonetheless requires a very competent PC — one that has truly powerful internals.

What Is a Good Idle GPU (Graphics Card) Temperature?

What Is a Good Idle GPU (Graphics Card) Temperature?

June 7, 2022

Ensuring that your GPU idle temperatures are as low as possible is of essential importance for the longevity of your Graphics Card.

All Types Of PCIe Slots Explained & Compared

All Types Of PCIe Slots Explained & Compared

June 4, 2022

Ever wondered what PCIe slots actually are and which kinds of different types exist?

How to Remove a Graphics Card From Your PC [Step By Step]

How to Remove a Graphics Card From Your PC [Step By Step]

May 26, 2022

Let’s go over a process you’ll have to experience a bunch of times, especially if you’re a gamer:

How Long Do GPUs (Graphic Cards) Last?

How Long Do GPUs (Graphic Cards) Last?

May 6, 2022

GPUs, the heart to the brain which is your CPU.

Do You Need A GPU (Graphics Card) If It’s Not For Gaming?

Do You Need A GPU (Graphics Card) If It’s Not For Gaming?

May 4, 2022

If you aren’t a gamer, all this fixation on graphics cards and gaming performance might lead you to believe that you don’t need a discrete graphics card for your workloads.

Does Overclocking Reduce Your CPU or GPU Lifespan?

Does Overclocking Reduce Your CPU or GPU Lifespan?

May 1, 2022

Let’s talk about overclocking— does it reduce your CPU or GPU lifespan?

Integrated (iGPU) vs Dedicated Graphics Cards (dGPU) – Differences and Recommendations

Integrated (iGPU) vs Dedicated Graphics Cards (dGPU) – Differences and Recommendations

April 26, 2022

Graphics cards come in various different shapes and sizes.

M1 iMac vs. Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio — Which One’s Right For You?

M1 iMac vs. Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio — Which One’s Right For You?

June 17, 2022

Apple’s M1 line-up is absolutely incredible; it can, however, be a bit hard to fully grasp the pros and cons of each device.

Do Nvidia’s LHR “Lite Hash Rate” GPUs Perform Worse?

Do Nvidia’s LHR “Lite Hash Rate” GPUs Perform Worse?

June 17, 2022

Do Nvidia LHR GPUs perform worse than regular Nvidia GPUs?

How to Tell if Your Graphics Card Is Dying

How to Tell if Your Graphics Card Is Dying

May 4, 2022

GPUs are one of the most costly parts of a PC.

GPU Fans Not Spinning – How To Fix (or doesn’t it need fixing?)

GPU Fans Not Spinning – How To Fix (or doesn’t it need fixing?)

August 15, 2022

GPU fans not spinning can cause all sorts of problems, from overheating and damaging the GPU to good old thermal throttling.

The Best CPUs with Integrated Graphics (iGPU) [Updated 2022]

The Best CPUs with Integrated Graphics (iGPU) [Updated 2022]

April 27, 2022

What are the best CPUs with integrated graphics?

Apple M1 Ultra (Mac Studio) – Better than PC?

Apple M1 Ultra (Mac Studio) – Better than PC?

June 1, 2022

Apple’s M1 Ultra has been making headlines lately and, needless to say, is quite a big deal.

AMD Radeon Pro W6400 4GB Review – It’s a Graphics Card You Can Buy

AMD Radeon Pro W6400 4GB Review – It’s a Graphics Card You Can Buy

March 23, 2022

When we looked at the Radeon Pro W6400 workstation graphics card, at first, it seemed like an insane product.

Is Zotac A Good GPU Brand?

Is Zotac A Good GPU Brand?

June 17, 2022

It can be challenging to buy a new GPU from the most desired manufacturers.

RTX vs GTX – Workloads & Functionality Explored

RTX vs GTX – Workloads & Functionality Explored

April 27, 2022

It’s down to RTX vs GTX- what’s the difference, and why does it matter to you and me?

How to Check Graphics Card Compatibility with your PC?

How to Check Graphics Card Compatibility with your PC?

April 27, 2022

How do you know if a graphics card is compatible with your PC or PC build?

Which PCIe Slot is best for your Graphics Card?

Which PCIe Slot is best for your Graphics Card?

June 17, 2022

If your motherboard has more than one PCI Express slot, it may not be immediately clear which one is going to be the best for your graphics card to use.

Thermal Throttling Guide (Prevent your GPU & CPU from Thermal throttling)

Thermal Throttling Guide (Prevent your GPU & CPU from Thermal throttling)

April 27, 2022

Thermal throttling can plague almost any PC or smart device, but what is it, and how does it actually work?

Are Founders Edition GPUs Any Good?

Are Founders Edition GPUs Any Good?

April 27, 2022

Are Founders Edition GPUs any good?

Guide to GPU Core Clocks & Memory Clocks – Everything You Need To Know

Guide to GPU Core Clocks & Memory Clocks – Everything You Need To Know

April 27, 2022

In this article, I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know about GPU core clocks and GPU memory clocks.

What Is Coil Whine – What does it sound like – How To Fix It

What Is Coil Whine – What does it sound like – How To Fix It

August 15, 2022

What does coil whine sound like, how does it affect your hardware, and how can it be prevented or fixed?

How To Lower Your GPU Temperature

How To Lower Your GPU Temperature

August 15, 2022

If you’re here, you’re ready to learn how to lower your GPU’s temperature.

Guide to GPU Backplates (What does it do and do you need one)

Guide to GPU Backplates (What does it do and do you need one)

November 29, 2021

GPU backplates have increased in popularity over the years, but what are they actually meant for, and do they do that job well?

How to Fix GPU Sag Before Lasting Damage

How to Fix GPU Sag Before Lasting Damage

August 15, 2022

Have you ever casually looked over at your awesome PC one day and seen something like this?

Best Graphics Card Brands & Manufacturers [AMD & NVIDIA]

Best Graphics Card Brands & Manufacturers [AMD & NVIDIA]

March 1, 2022

Finding the best graphics card brand for your needs may seem tough, but it doesn’t need to be.

What Does RTX & GTX Stand for in Nvidia GPUs?

What Does RTX & GTX Stand for in Nvidia GPUs?

April 27, 2022

As Nvidia continues to expand its presence on the GPU market, the company has started to split its offers into several lines.

Best External GPU (eGPU) Enclosures

Best External GPU (eGPU) Enclosures

April 27, 2022

Looking for a way to beef up the struggling GPU in your laptop?

GPU vs Graphics Card vs Video Card: Are there any differences?

GPU vs Graphics Card vs Video Card: Are there any differences?

April 27, 2022

There are two things we can say about GPUs, Graphics Cards, and Video Cards:

How to Combine the Processing Power of Two (or more) Computers

How to Combine the Processing Power of Two (or more) Computers

April 4, 2022

What’s faster than one PC?

GDDR5 vs GDDR6 – What’s the Difference and which do you need?

GDDR5 vs GDDR6 – What’s the Difference and which do you need?

August 8, 2022

Random Access Memory (RAM) varies dramatically in performance, from one generation to the next; and this is particularly the case between GDDR5 and GDDR6.

How to Enable RTX (Ray Tracing & Voice) On Your Nvidia GPU

How to Enable RTX (Ray Tracing & Voice) On Your Nvidia GPU

April 2, 2022

Getting the most out of your PC hardware is paramount, and this is especially the case when it comes to Nvidia’s RTX – or ray tracing – functionality.

Can You Use Nvidia GPUs with an AMD CPU?

Can You Use Nvidia GPUs with an AMD CPU?

March 29, 2022

AMD is the only PC component manufacturer that builds both CPUs and dedicated graphics cards for the mainstream PC market.

Do You Need to Uninstall Your Old Graphics Drivers Before Installing a New GPU?

Do You Need to Uninstall Your Old Graphics Drivers Before Installing a New GPU?

November 9, 2021

If you’re in the fortunate position of swapping your graphics card for a newer, more powerful unit, then you’ll want to make sure you have the appropriate software to support it.

CUDA Cores vs. Stream Processors (And other GPU Cores Explored)

CUDA Cores vs. Stream Processors (And other GPU Cores Explored)

March 19, 2022

Ever went to go buy a fancy new graphics card and ran into technobabble like this?

How Hot is Too Hot for a GPU? – Graphics Card Temperature Guide

How Hot is Too Hot for a GPU? – Graphics Card Temperature Guide

May 1, 2022

If your PC is stuttering, crashing, or if you’re simply not seeing the performance you would expect from your GPU, it may be an overheating issue.

CPU vs. GPU Rendering – What’s the difference and which should you choose?

CPU vs. GPU Rendering – What’s the difference and which should you choose?

April 12, 2022

Ever wondered what the difference between CPU and GPU rendering was and which one fits your needs best?

Open-Air vs. Blower-Style Cooled GPUs – What’s the difference?

Open-Air vs. Blower-Style Cooled GPUs – What’s the difference?

May 9, 2022

Have you ever wondered why some GPUs come with 3 Fans, some with 2 and many just have a single fan?

Pro vs. Consumer GPUs – What’s the difference & Why so expensive?

Pro vs. Consumer GPUs – What’s the difference & Why so expensive?

April 14, 2022

If you’re looking for a graphics card that suits the demanding requirements of pro-level software, chances are your pro-software’s vendor recommends a Quadro or Radeon Pro GPU.

Best Low-Profile & Compact Graphics Cards (GPU) for your needs [2022 Guide]

Best Low-Profile & Compact Graphics Cards (GPU) for your needs [2022 Guide]

May 19, 2022

If you’re looking to build a compact PC, whether it’s for gaming, work, or to use as a home theater (or a server), low-profile GPUs a must-have.

How much VRAM do you need? Professional and Gaming Workloads explored

How much VRAM do you need? Professional and Gaming Workloads explored

May 9, 2022

Raw clock speeds and processing cores are not the only factors to consider when picking a graphics card.

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

April 29, 2022

Well, it’s 2022, and stock issues still plague buyers worldwide.

NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it?

NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it?

May 9, 2022

It’s a reasonable enough assumption to make that if one new graphics card (GPU) can speed up your work by X amount, two will do the job twice as fast, right?

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

May 19, 2022

Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:

How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More)

How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More)

May 9, 2022

There are many reasons why you would want to check your PC’s specs.

AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance

AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance

May 11, 2022

There are so many different AMD Graphics Cards for purchase that it can get confusing at times.

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

May 9, 2022

This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:

AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics

AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics

October 5, 2021

The Radeon Pro W5500 is one of the latest additions to AMD’s workstation graphics lineup.

What is the Best GPU for Video Editing and Rendering?

What is the Best GPU for Video Editing and Rendering?

May 9, 2022

Buying a new graphics card (GPU) can be tough, especially if you aren’t familiar with all the nitty-gritty tech jargon involved.

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

August 11, 2022

What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?

VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)

VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)

March 31, 2022

Chaos Group’s V-Ray Benchmark is a widely used tool for benchmarking your Processor and your Graphics Card.

Octanebench Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

Octanebench Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

March 31, 2022

OctaneBench is the currently most popular GPU Rendering Benchmark.

Nvidia Graphics Cards List In Order Of Performance

Nvidia Graphics Cards List In Order Of Performance

August 10, 2022

A list of Nvidia Graphics Cards in order of performance is something I keep looking for myself.

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

May 11, 2022

Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

May 9, 2022

The most interesting thing you’ll come across when looking for a Computer or Workstation for 3D Modeling and Rendering is that 3D Modeling and (CPU) Rendering are two very different workloads.

Redshift Benchmark Results (Updated)

Redshift Benchmark Results (Updated)

June 4, 2022

Redshift Benchmark results are not easy to find, that is why I compiled a list for everyone to take a look at.

Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

April 23, 2022

The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions on the market.

Best CPU & GPU Render Benchmarks

Best CPU & GPU Render Benchmarks

April 28, 2022

There are many kinds of Benchmarks out there.

What Does Ti mean in a GPU

What Does Ti mean in a GPU

February 20, 2022

Graphics Cards have complicated naming schemes and it can get confusing very fast, especially with the rate at which new GPUs are released.

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)

May 9, 2022

Graphics Card (GPU) based render engines such as Redshift, Octane, or VRAY have matured quite a bit and are overtaking CPU-based Render-Engines – both in popularity and speed.

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