Category Spotlight

GPU

The latest stories, reviews, and analysis curated by the CoreTechDaily editorial team.

How to Protect RTX 5090 GPUs from Power Cable Melting Risks

How to Protect RTX 5090 GPUs from Power Cable Melting Risks

Discover a new third-party tool designed to monitor and prevent power cable melts on Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs by safely shutting down the PC before damage occurs.

Aug 7, 2026

What Nvidia GPU Price Hikes Mean and How to Secure RTX 50 Series Cards at MSRP

What Nvidia GPU Price Hikes Mean and How to Secure RTX 50 Series Cards at MSRP

Nvidia GPU prices are rising globally due to increased VRAM costs, with MSI and Gigabyte hiking prices by 20% or more. QuakeCon offers a rare chance to buy RTX 5070, 5080, and 5090 cards at MSRP but supplies are limited.

Aug 6, 2026

Why GPU Prices Could Rise Soon and When to Buy Your Next Graphics Card

Why GPU Prices Could Rise Soon and When to Buy Your Next Graphics Card

GPU prices are expected to increase due to rising VRAM costs, especially for high-memory models. Learn which graphics cards to buy now to avoid paying more later.

Aug 5, 2026

Why 16GB GPUs Are Becoming Standard and What That Means for Gamers’ Budgets

Why 16GB GPUs Are Becoming Standard and What That Means for Gamers’ Budgets

16GB graphics cards have become the most popular among gamers, outpacing 8GB models. However, rising VRAM prices suggest upgrading will get more costly, impacting gamers planning future-proof builds.

Aug 4, 2026

How Silicon Photonics Transforms Data Centers for AI and GPU Scaling

How Silicon Photonics Transforms Data Centers for AI and GPU Scaling

Explore how silicon photonics enables faster, energy-efficient data transfer in data centers, overcoming AI-driven GPU scaling limits and reducing operational bottlenecks.

Jul 30, 2026

Why AI Training and Inference Demand Different GPUs and What It Means for Efficiency

Why AI Training and Inference Demand Different GPUs and What It Means for Efficiency

AI training and inference require distinct chip architectures to optimize performance, cost, and power efficiency, shaping the future of AI deployment.

Jul 28, 2026

Nvidia Vera CPU: How Olympus Core Boosts AI Server Performance

Nvidia Vera CPU: How Olympus Core Boosts AI Server Performance

Explore Nvidia's Vera CPU featuring the custom Olympus core, designed for exceptional single-threaded performance in AI workloads with a unique monolithic 88-core design.

Jul 24, 2026

How Nvidia GPU Price Increases Impact PC Builders and Why Dual RTX 3090 Setups Matter

How Nvidia GPU Price Increases Impact PC Builders and Why Dual RTX 3090 Setups Matter

Nvidia plans to raise GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory prices, likely increasing RTX GPU costs and renewing interest in dual RTX 3090 setups as a hardware preservation strategy during ongoing memory shortages.

Jul 24, 2026

What Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Means for Gamers: Control, Performance, and Challenges

What Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Means for Gamers: Control, Performance, and Challenges

DLSS 5 introduces AI-driven upscaling with developer controls, but gamers remain cautious due to limited customization and potential performance costs.

Jul 22, 2026

Why Nvidia RTX 5000 Super GPUs Are Delayed and What It Means for Pricing

Why Nvidia RTX 5000 Super GPUs Are Delayed and What It Means for Pricing

Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super GPUs are reportedly ready but delayed due to costly 3GB GDDR7 VRAM, likely driving up prices and impacting gamers’ upgrade plans.

Jul 17, 2026

How Palit's New 12GB RTX 3060 Fits Into the Current GPU Market

How Palit's New 12GB RTX 3060 Fits Into the Current GPU Market

Explore how the launch of Palit's RTX 3060 with 12GB VRAM addresses GPU RAM shortages but presents tricky pricing compared to newer models and its impact on gamers.

Jul 16, 2026

Why Are High-Powered GPUs Like the RTX 5090 Experiencing Meltdown and Explosions?

Why Are High-Powered GPUs Like the RTX 5090 Experiencing Meltdown and Explosions?

Exploring the reasons behind Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU failures, including overheating, power draw issues, and physical stress risks like GPU sag. What buyers and gamers should know.

Jul 14, 2026