Overclocking modern GPUs is easy and mostly safe. Expect a solid FPS boost of about 5–15%. Risk is low, but warranty may void ...

Although upgrading to the best graphics card (also know as a graphics processing unit, or GPU) is arguably the best way to improve your PC’s 3D rendering ability, you can eke out a little more ...

Overclocking your graphics card can significantly boost your gaming performance, but it requires careful steps to ensure safety and stability. MSI Afterburner is a powerful and user-friendly tool that ...

Before we get to the software tweaks, let’s talk about the physical GPU itself. The first thing you’ll want to do is remove it from your case and give it a good cleaning. This will involve removing ...

A standout feature of RTX 50-series GPUs is their willingness to take some good old-fashioned overclocking. No-one was more surprised than us when we booted up stalwart overclocking tool MSI ...

If you’re a gamer, your graphics card is likely to be one of the most expensive components in your entire rig—so you want to be sure you’re getting the most out of your investment. As with other ...

The small, magical box that we affectionately call a graphics card is teeming with enough electrical complexity to make even Zeus blush. (He’s the god of lightning, after all!) Both Nvidia and AMD ...

PC gaming is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes you'll be forced to open the case and dive in. Other times you'll need to spelunk your way through the labyrinthian settings of your operating system ...

Want to upscale your graphics? Stuck on a low-resolution display? Your AMD or Nvidia graphics card can go beyond anti-aliasing with supersampling. Updating your Nvidia or AMD drivers will get you the ...

Upgrading your GPU can breathe new life into your gaming or content-creation rig, and in 2025, the options are between flagship titans and budget monarchs, though it can be difficult to decide what’s ...

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