Graphics Card (GPU)

Why Is My GPU Slow? 8 Reasons Why Your GPU May Be Underperforming and How To Fix

March 13, 2024

Stuck asking yourself “Why is my GPU slow”?

Are Intel ARC GPUs Any Good? [2024 Update]

February 23, 2024

Intel’s new graphics cards have a lot of people talking — for reasons both good and bad.

Graphics Card (GPU) Not Detected [How to Fix]

February 13, 2024

A graphics card is a critical hardware component that handles image and video rendering.

NVIDIA RTX 4080 SUPER GPU Review [Content Creation, Rendering, AI]

February 12, 2024

It took a while, but we got there.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Reviewed for CG Workloads: NVIDIA’s New Value King [Review]

January 16, 2024

NVIDIA’s familiar mid-cycle ‘SUPER’ refresh is finally here.

What is the Best GPU for Video Editing and Rendering? [Updated]

January 11, 2024

Trying to find the best GPU for video editing and rendering?

How To Disable Overclocking of the CPU & GPU

December 26, 2023

Wanna know how to disable overclocking of CPU and GPU?

Is PNY a Good GPU Brand? [Updated]

December 12, 2023

To the average consumer, PNY probably doesn’t ring much of a bell — despite the fact that this company was founded nearly four decades ago and has been making graphics cards for what feels like an eternity.

The Best CPUs with Integrated Graphics (iGPU) [Updated 2024]

November 29, 2023

What are the best CPUs with integrated graphics?

Is 100% GPU Usage Good or Bad? GPU utilization explained

November 27, 2023

Is 100% GPU usage good or bad?

How To Check If Your CPU or GPU Is Overclocked

November 23, 2023

Want to know how to check if your CPU or GPU is overclocked?

Intel UHD vs Iris Xe Graphics — Which is Better? [2024 Update]

September 20, 2023

The world of integrated graphics cards can seem quite confusing.

Does Temperature Impact My GPU’s Performance? [Absolutely!]

September 16, 2023

Ever wondered ‘Does temperature impact my GPU performance?

Cinebench 2024 Scores [CPU & GPU] (Updated Results)

January 19, 2024

Maxon’s Cinebench is one of the most popular CPU benchmarking applications on the market, and version 2024 continues this streak by, both, adding new features and overhauling its underlying render engine.

Graphics Card TDP vs TGP: What Does It Mean?

September 1, 2023

Ever wanted to know the difference between Graphics Card TDP vs TGP?

How To Adjust Your GPU’s Fan Speeds [Step-By-Step]

October 5, 2023

Ever wondered how to adjust your GPU’s fan speeds?

How To Check If a GPU Is Working Properly? [With Tests]

October 5, 2023

How do you check if a GPU is working properly, and what tests should you be using to determine that?

AMD Radeon Pro W7900, W7800 Review – The Most Important Workstation GPU Launch in Years?

May 27, 2023

Every GPU review we’ve done over the past few years for workstation use has always been accompanied by a sickening sidenote – NVIDIA offers better support for Pro apps.

Types of GPUs / Graphics Cards (List & Explanation)

October 5, 2023

Choosing the “right” graphics cards is of the utmost importance, regardless if you’re a gamer or a creative professional.

Are AMD Graphics Cards Any Good? [Workloads Explored]

May 29, 2023

Are AMD graphics cards actually any good?

Can You Run Two Different GPUs in One PC? [Mixing NVIDIA and AMD GPUs]

May 5, 2023

Can AMD and NVIDIA GPUs be “mixed?

Is PowerColor a Good GPU Brand? [2024 Update]

October 5, 2023

There’s a bevy of custom GPU board partners out there.

Is XFX a Good Graphics Card Brand? [2024 Update]

May 5, 2023

In a world where custom board partners like ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and many others exist — all established brands that have stood the test of time — XFX sort of feels out of place.

Is ASRock a Good GPU Brand? [2024 Guide]

January 18, 2023

Even though the global GPU shortage is on its last legs (knock on wood), the market still hasn’t returned to its pre-pandemic state.

How To Check Your Graphics Card and Drivers [The easy way]

June 14, 2023

Want to learn how to check your graphics card and drivers and how to install or update your drivers afterward if needed?

How To Check and Monitor GPU Temperature

May 5, 2023

Ever wondered how to check and monitor GPU temperature?

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Review [Content Creation, Rendering, & Power Draw]

December 14, 2022

After ‘unlaunching’ the confusingly-named RTX 4080 12GB, Nvidia is now ready to ‘launch’ the real GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) in its Ada Lovelace GPU lineup.

Is the Nvidia RTX 4090 and 4080 Worth it for Content Creators? [3D Rendering, Video Editing & More]

October 24, 2022

Nvidia showed off its Ada Lovelace architecture with top-of-the-line GeForce Gaming graphics cards in its GTC keynote on 20th September 2022.

Can You Overclock A Laptop (And Should You?)

October 13, 2022

Can you overclock a laptop?

Why Did EVGA Exit The GPU Business? [And What It Means For You]

September 18, 2022

As of September 16th, 2022, EVGA has publicly and vocally terminated their partnership with Nvidia, effectively removing themselves from the GPU business.

How To Disable Your Integrated Graphics (Turn Off iGPU)

November 2, 2022

Wondering how to disable your integrated graphics?

GPU MSRP List – AMD, Nvidia & Intel Graphics Cards

December 19, 2022

Graphics Cards Manufacturers set a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) when launching new SKUs that can be part of existing or new generations of products.

Do Motherboards Have Integrated Graphics? [They don’t]

September 1, 2022

Integrated graphics have come a long way over the last few years, and we couldn’t be happier for that being the case!

Can You Upgrade Your Laptop’s Graphics Card?

November 2, 2022

Can you upgrade your laptop’s graphics card?

Nvidia GeForce vs AMD Radeon GPUs in 2023 (Benchmarks & Comparison)

January 3, 2023

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

Can You Use An AMD GPU With An Intel CPU?

September 3, 2022

Can you use AMD GPUs with Intel CPUs?

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

November 2, 2022

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

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

September 3, 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]

September 3, 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

September 3, 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]

September 3, 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

January 5, 2023

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?

September 3, 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

December 28, 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]

September 3, 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?

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?

May 24, 2023

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.

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

September 3, 2022

Graphics cards come in various different shapes and sizes.

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

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?)

September 3, 2022

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

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?

June 17, 2022

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

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?

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)

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?

April 27, 2022

Are Founders Edition GPUs any good?

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

December 10, 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

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)

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

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]

November 3, 2023

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?

February 8, 2023

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

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?

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

April 4, 2022

What’s faster than one PC?

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

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?

November 25, 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?

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)

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

November 25, 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?

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?

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?

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 [2024 Guide]

August 12, 2023

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

May 9, 2022

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

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)

February 8, 2023

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)

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

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

May 9, 2022

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

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

May 15, 2023

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

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)

January 22, 2024

OctaneBench is the currently most popular GPU Rendering Benchmark.

Nvidia Graphics Cards List In Order Of Performance

January 30, 2024

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

February 8, 2023

Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

October 5, 2023

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)

March 8, 2024

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)

December 4, 2023

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

April 28, 2022

There are many kinds of Benchmarks out there.

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)

October 6, 2023

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.