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2026-09-16
tomshardware.com
2026-09-16
A developer named LevinAI recently released a tool called NvpwrControl on GitHub, enabling NVIDIA RTX 50-series laptop users to increase their GPU's power limits for enhanced performance. By modifying low-level NVIDIA power policies, the tool bypasses default restrictions, potentially boosting power
2026-09-06
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2026-09-06
2026-09-05
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2026-09-05
At PAX West 2026, NVIDIA returned to selling its Founder's Edition RTX 50-series GPUs at MSRP in person, offering RTX 5070, 5080, and 5090 models while supplies last. This move marks a shift from online pre-sales to direct in-person retail, echoing a similar strategy at QuakeCon in Austin. The RTX 5
2026-09-05
www.tomshardware.com
2026-09-05
At PAX West 2026, Nvidia began selling its RTX 50-series Founder's Edition GPUs at MSRP directly at the event, offering models including the RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070. This marks a shift from the company’s previous lottery-based Verified Priority Access (VPA) program, which had been used for RTX 40-s
2026-09-05
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2026-09-05
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology made its official debut in NBA 2K27, sparking significant industry attention. According to comprehensive testing by Tom's Hardware, while DLSS 5 introduces notable power consumption increases, its visual enhancements are exceptionally impressive. The testing team evaluated
2026-09-05
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2026-09-05
2026-09-05
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2026-09-05
NVIDIA has officially launched its next-generation AI rendering technology, DLSS 5, in the sports game NBA 2K27, initially supporting only RTX 50-series GPUs. However, NVIDIA confirmed that DLSS 5 will soon be extended to RTX 40-series hardware. While DLSS 5 can reportedly deliver up to 370 FPS at 4
2026-08-31
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2026-08-31
NVIDIA's latest driver update (version 615.56) has broken the functionality of the open-source overclocking tool mVolt+, preventing users from increasing power limits on RTX 50-series GPUs beyond standard settings. Previously, mVolt+ enabled users to push power consumption up to 700W without hardwar
2026-08-18
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2026-08-18
Computer enthusiast 1usmus has released a new update for the Hydra overclocking tool, version 2.3B, which introduces VRAM overclocking and power limit controls for NVIDIA's RTX 50-series graphics cards. This update allows users to overclock GDDR7 memory up to 36 Gbps and adjust static power limits t
2026-08-11
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2026-08-11
Recent price hikes for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards in the U.S. have been significant, with some models seeing increases of up to 39%. These price surges are largely attributed to rising costs associated with the Blackwell architecture and ongoing global semiconductor supply chain con
2026-08-11
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2026-08-11
2026-08-07
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2026-08-07
During QuakeCon 2026, held from August 6 to 9 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, NVIDIA offered its RTX 50-series GPUs at MSRP, providing gamers with an opportunity to upgrade their systems at a reasonable price amid ongoing market shortages. The RTX 50-series was o
2026-08-07
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2026-08-07
2026-07-31
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2026-07-31
2026-07-28
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2026-07-28
The ongoing semiconductor component shortage and rising costs have led to significant price hikes for NVIDIA RTX 50-series graphics cards in China, with some models seeing increases of up to 59%. Major manufacturers like MSI and Colorful have announced new pricing, with top-tier models such as the R
2026-07-22
www.techpowerup.com
2026-07-22
NVIDIA's RTX 50-series graphics cards have encountered driver crashes caused by the recent update to Battlefield 6, significantly impacting user experience, particularly during high-performance gaming sessions. The issue, reported by TechPowerUp, has led to black screens, system freezes, and blue sc