Graphics cards are specialized circuit boards inside a computer that are designed for doing the types of math necessary to quickly display images and video on a screen. They're most often associated ...

Although Ubuntu and other modern Linux distributions handle most computer hardware with aplomb, some video cards -- especially new, state-of-the-art models -- are problematic. Ubuntu will generally ...

When it comes to benchmarking software, Futuremark’s 3DMark Fire Strike is the gold standard among PC enthusiasts. But there are limits to what Fire Strike can measure; as a DirectX 11 implementation, ...

Most people who are in the market for a new graphics card have one primary question in mind: Which card will give me the most bang for my buck? Obviously, the answer will vary depending on your budget ...

Intel's most powerful integrated GPU to date just hit the street in a bunch of new, premium laptops. Does it have game? We put it to the test. I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and ...

Intel’s introduction of the first modern Core processor in 2008 was a major change in direction, and not just because of its break away from the Netburst architecture which powered Pentium 4. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dave Altavilla is a Tech Analyst covering chips, compute and AI. It's safe to say that the PC industry has been waiting with bated ...

Virtual reality. It's the new buzzword in the gaming world, and it was all the rage at this year's GDC. We've spent the better part of three years waiting for the Oculus Rift to ship in a ...

Apple just revealed that their flagship devices, most notably their next-gen iPhone 13, will be featuring a faster A15 Bionic SoC chip. You already know about its theoretical CPU performance as Apple ...

“In mixed-signal automotive ICs, about 80% of the defects found in returned ICs are in the analog circuitry. The quality of analog circuitry is traditionally guaranteed using functional tests while ...

Corporations that buy in bulk get discounts, but single-purchase pricing for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is all over the map. Lenovo lists a base Core i5 model at $1,475. Meanwhile, $2,197 is the ...