AMD has released a new flagship graphics card, and it is good.
For more on the RX 6900 XT, and details concerning other GPU changes in our chart, read on.
The RX 6900 XT and Old Alternatives Update
- The Falcon
- 11th Dec 2020
- Logical Increments Updates
Posts Tagged Under: AMD
The AMD RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT Graphics Card Update
- The Falcon
- 19th Nov 2020
- Logical Increments Updates
AMD makes both CPUs and GPUs. We have followed AMD’s CPU journey, from competitive, to underdog, and back to competitive. Now, with the launch of the RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT, it looks like AMD wants to get back to being competitive with GPUs as well.
A Guide to 8K Gaming
- Chris Cunningham
- 18th Nov 2020
- Guides
Otherwise known as ‘the unofficial RTX 3090 hype build,’ in this guide we take a look at what is needed to achieve 8K gaming in today’s market.
The Zen 3 Update (Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs)
- The Falcon
- 6th Nov 2020
- Logical Increments Updates
AMD and Intel have been the desktop CPU duopoly for as long as we can remember, with the mantle of “best CPU manufacturer” having been worn by both. From about 2005 to 2017, Intel was king. AMD’s Ryzen series began stealing the multi-threaded marketshare with the launch of a large number of high-core-count CPUs at a moderate price. These CPUs did not make AMD the “best CPU manufacturer” though, since single-threaded performance was still behind.
Numerically, 2017 was 3 years ago, but the numbers do not match the emotion: 2017 feels like it was in the Dark Ages. Many centuries have passed since the year 2017, and AMD has been improving. With each revision to the Ryzen family, AMD’s multi-threaded superiority was extended, and Intel’s single-threaded lead was diminished.
With Intel stubbornly refusing to abandon the 14nm process that has been (reportedly) in use since the times of Genghis Khan, this day had to come. Intel’s single-threaded dominance is over, for no king can rule forever.
Building a Micro-ATX PC in 2020
- Chris Cunningham
- 29th Sep 2020
- PC Builds
Aw, micro-ATX PC… you never get the love you deserve! You’re always seen as the middle child between ATX and mini-ITX.
Well not today! Let’s get into some builds.
Building a Mini-ITX PC in 2020
- Chris Cunningham
- 24th Sep 2020
- PC Builds
With the march for bigger and bolder cases ongoing, has the sun set on the Mini-ITX PC? Let’s take a look!
Building a PC for Valorant
- Chris Cunningham
- 4th Sep 2020
- PC Builds
With Valorant, we get something like a new blend of Counter-Strike and Overwatch, still in a low-specification package.
But what exact kind of PC is required to play Valorant smoothly? Let’s get into some details!
The Logical Increments September 2020 Update
- The Falcon
- 2nd Sep 2020
- Logical Increments Updates
If you missed the nVidia Ampere reveal, you can read a recap here. Ampere, like nVidia’s previous ~2-3 generations of chips, should be really good. Just… be sure to stay realistic and not to get your hopes up too high, or believe too deeply in marketing material. Every modern product launch promises to dramatically alter your life, but few genuinely deliver.
While we wait for the new cards to launch and undergo benchmark testing, we have some other updates:
Student Budget Build 2020: 1080p Gaming
- Chris Cunningham
- 10th Jul 2020
- PC Builds
Welcome to our 2020 student budget build guide for 1080p gaming!
Wait a second, aren’t you meant to be studying?! In all seriousness, studying can be stressful at times, and gaming is a great way to unwind after working hard. Let’s get into looking at gaming on a student budget!
The AMD “XT” CPU Non-Update
- The Falcon
- 8th Jul 2020
- Logical Increments Updates
Nothing lasts forever, and that includes “hot” runs of success. AMD’s last two years have been a series of CPU hits, helping AMD dominate the full spectrum of consumer CPU market segments. At one point, AMD had 15 (out of 16) of our tiers! This success came on the back of the efficient 7nm CPU architecture, AMD’s decision to have hyperthreading on everything, and competitive prices. Well done, AMD.
Well… till now.