Well, the rumors were true – Nvidia just showed off the RTX 3080 Ti at its Computex 2021 event (as well as the RTX 3070 Ti).
While we didn't get all the details about Nvidia's next flagship graphics card, we did get a glimpse of it, and it looks very similar to the RTX 3080.
However, the RTX 3080 Ti offers some noticeable upgrades from the RTX 3080, especially when it comes to the memory. As rumors correctly predicted, the RTX 3080 Ti comes with 12GB of GDDR6X memory, more than the 10GB that comes with the RTX 3080.
Nvidia has put the MSRP at $1,199 (around £850, AU$1,550) which is a tad pricey, but hopefully will help deter cryptominers from buying up the available stock so that video editors and gamers who can afford it can get one.
Cut to the chase
What is it? Nvidia's next high-end graphics card
When is it out? June 3 2021
What will it cost? $1,199 (around £850, AU$1,550)
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti release date
Rumors about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's release date have been all over the place. We've heard everything from October 2020 to May 2021. The former obviously wasn't true, but it was supposedly going to be launched to fight against the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT. Turns out that wasn't needed.
Currently, the word on the street is that it's going to be launching on May 26 2021. We're finally in that time frame, though, and we still haven't heard anything concrete from Nvidia. Team Green did launch the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with absolutely no fanfare in December 2020, so it's possible it'll do the same thing here.
Either way, it's likely that Nvidia won't be announcing the RTX 3080 Ti until it's absolutely ready to hit store shelves. With the ongoing GPU shortage, it's unlikely that the company is going to engage in a huge hype campaign for yet another high-end graphics card.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti price
For all the rumors that have been swirling around about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, pretty much none of them have involved the price of the card at all. And that's probably for a good reason.
Right now, with how hard it is to buy a graphics card, and with aftermarket card manufacturers continually raising their prices, it's probably hard to nail down exactly where the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is going to sit. But, it's probably going to be pretty expensive.
As we'll dive into a little bit later, the leaks and rumors are pointing to the RTX 3080 Ti basically being an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 with half the VRAM. That card is $1,499 (£1,399, around AU$2,030) MSRP, with the actual selling prices being, well, a lot higher.
If we were to guess right now, based purely on speculation, we would say it'll probably land in about the same spot as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, with the Founders Edition card selling for $1,199 (£1,099, AU$1,899).
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti specs and performance
Because Nvidia hasn't come out and revealed the RTX 3080 Ti specs, we really don't know what the card will be able to do. But that doesn't mean that there isn't a whole lot of discourse and rumors about what the supposed graphics card will look like.
The most controversial spec so far has been the amount of VRAM that'll be included. Initially we were expecting the RTX 3080 Ti to come with 20GB of GDDR6X memory, due to the 320-bit memory interface on the RTX 3080. However, recent rumors have pointed to the RTX 3080 Ti having 12GB instead – the same amount as the RTX 3060.
That would point to a 384-bit memory bus, but it does raise the question why Nvidia would limit it to 12GB instead of 24GB. Because when Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 3060, we were told that the reason the company equipped that graphics card with the 12GB of VRAM instead of the 6GB that would perhaps be more appropriate for a 1080p GPU, Nvidia wanted to provide its users with the most RAM it could for the memory bus.
We're not saying that the rumors about the RTX 3080 Ti having just 12GB of VRAM are wrong – in fact, they're probably right – but it would seem counter to Nvidia's rationale behind the 3060 having so much VRAM.
Given the competing cards from Nvidia all have 16GB of VRAM, launching a flagship-level card with less than that doesn't seem too likely. Keep in mind we're the same folks that thought the RTX 3090 was fake, so we could totally be wrong on this.
Then again, the GPU that was supposedly slated to be behind the RTX 3080 Ti has since appeared in RTX 3090s, so limiting the VRAM to 12GB could be a way to just make the RTX 3080 Ti a more affordable version of the RTX 3090 – with most gamers not needing as much VRAM as Nvidia's monster GPU provides.
But another recent rumor even goes in the face of that, suggesting that the RTX 3080 Ti will have 10,240 CUDA cores, instead of the previous rumored spec of 10,496 cores – the latter of which being the same spec as the RTX 3090.
Even if the RTX 3080 Ti has been cut down to 10,240 CUDA cores, that would be a massive jump over the RTX 3080's 8,704 cores, which would make the RTX 3080 Ti an absolute beast at 1080p.
Alienware has debuted its new X-series of gaming laptops, which it claims are its thinnest and most powerful yet.
Unveiled at Computex, the Alienware X15 and Alienware X17 are high-performance gaming laptops that are the first to join the company’s all-new X-series lineup, which Alienware claims is commands an “innovation-first prerogative.”
The Alienware X15 is being billed as the world’s most powerful sub-16mm gaming laptop, while the Alienware X17 is the firm’s thinnest 17-inch notebook to date, measuring in at 20.9mm-thick.
Despite this, the laptops pack powerful internals: both the X15 and X17 come with either an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 11800H or 11900HK processor paired with Nvidia RTX 30-series graphics. The smaller model ships with up to an 8GB Nvidia RTX 3080, while the 17-inch version offers a higher-spec 16GB model.
Alienware claims its Cryo-Tech cooling technology is what has enabled it to make its X-series laptops so thin. This includes an industry-first Client 31 thermal interface that delivers a 25% improvement in thermal resistance, Alienware’s new Quad Fan, and Smart Fan control technology where each individual fan can independently spin-up, slow-down or remain steady.
The laptops are also crafted using magnesium alloy, along with various CNC machined aluminum parts to enable a new level of thinness, according to Alienware.
Beyond their design and powerful innards, the Alienware X15 and X17 laptops also feature qHD 240Hz or FHD 360Hz display panels with built-in hardware-based low blue light technology, along with Alienware’s AlienFX lighting experience with customisable keyboard lighting. Models with Nvidia’s RTX 3080 graphics also include an AlienFX customizable touchpad.
The Alienware X15 and X17 are available starting today in limited configurations, with the laptops starting at $1,999.99 (around £1,400, AU$2,600) and $2,099.99 (around £1,480, AU$2,700), respectively. Full configurations will be available starting June 15.
This year, Computex is going virtual, but we'll still be bringing you all the breaking computing news and launches as they happen, so make sure you check out all of TechRadar'sComputex 2021coverage.
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Nvidia Computex 2021 live blog: is it time for the RTX 3080 Ti?
Welcome to our Nvidia Computex 2021 liveblog. On June 1 at 1AM ET, 6AM BST, 3PM AEST, Nvidia will be taking to the stage to talk about its vision of the future, and there are strong rumors swirling that we'll see two new graphics cards, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and the RTX 3070 Ti.
Even if that doesn't happen, it's always worth tuning in to see what Team Green has in store for us gamers, as well as its plans for artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and much more.
We'll be watching and bringing you all the latest news and commentary throughout the keynote. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Computex 2021 is a virtual event this year, so while we won't be live from Taipei, we'll bring you all the important news right here.
Nvidia GeForce Computex 2021 live blog
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12:24 - Good morning/evening/whenever the heck it is. I'm writing up this live blog from the UK, which means it's horribly early in the morning. While this would be a little more bearable if I was in Taiwan, the excitement of possibly seeing new GPUs from Nvidia makes up for the early start!
This year, Computex is going virtual, but we'll still be bringing you all the breaking computing news and launches as they happen, so make sure you check out all of TechRadar's Computex 2021 coverage.
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Amazon’s massive Mid-Year Sale is now on, joining the fresh crop of EOFY sales that have officially kicked off. There’s a mountain of deal...
Amazon Mid-Year Sale 2021: we’re rounding up the best deals
Amazon’s massive Mid-Year Sale is now on, joining the fresh crop of EOFY sales that have officially kicked off. There’s a mountain of deals on offer, with discounts available on everything from headphones to cameras, smart home gadgets to kitchen appliances and much, much more.
But with so much on offer, hunting them all down on Amazon can be dizzying, so we’re here to help you find what you want. Today we’ve added fresh deals on super-cheap Samsung A-series smartphones and a discounted PlayStation Plus 12-month membership, just to name a few.
Unlike Amazon Prime Day, most of these deals are available to anyone, so you don’t need to be a Prime member to take advantage – though you will get free delivery if you are. Scroll down to see our best picks from the sale.
You'll save just over AU$800 when you pick up this Razer Blade 15 from Amazon. Its premium chassis means it won't look out of place in the office either, but you'll still be well-equipped to play games. There are some higher-end Razer Blades discounted on Amazon, but stock is low at the time of writing.
Amazon has knocked AU$20 off an annual PlayStation Plus membership, which will get you access to online multiplayer for both PS4 and PS5, and offer up to three games for free a month. Those three games are usually good ones – the current selection includes Star Wars: Squadrons, Operation: Tango and Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown.
The Nintendo Switch Pro is rumoured to be releasing later this year, but if you don't want to wait, you can pick up the always-popular Nintendo Switch for less. The hybrid console is now AU$70 off on Amazon, available in both neon and the more reserved grey version.
It may not be as powerful as the Xbox Series X – which is hard to come by – but it can still comfortably play next-gen games with clarity, speed and high frame rates. While it's a digital-only device, it's ideal for those who want to get stuck into Xbox Game Pass.
Tired of the next-gen rat race? If you think the PS5 hype is a little overplayed and you just want to dive into a huge catalogue of classic games, the PS4 is still a mighty machine, and this is a mighty discount.
Made especially for PS5, the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is a must-own peripheral if you've been lucky enough to score the PS5 – at least for the time being. It offers solid stereo sound and a quality mic, making the most of the PS5's incredible 3D audio capabilities. Right now, it's down to AU$138 on Amazon.
The PS5 console is frustratingly difficult to come by, but if you are one of the lucky ones, or you just have plans to buy one soon, then consider picking up this discounted DualSense controller from Amazon. It's enough of an advancement over the DualShock 4 that you'd expect a price hike, but it's still nice to pay under AU$90 for a second controller, or a replacement.
The DualShock 4 has since been upgraded in the form of the PS5 DualSense controller, but it's still an excellent gamepad. It works like a charm, and it's compatible with the PS5 while playing PS4 games. In any case, we think it's wise to keep a spare around. Now discounted on Amazon in black.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, the Ring Fit Adventure is a fun peripheral to get your hands on. It’s an exercise-focused game that aims to inject some light-hearted fun into being active. A nice way to get the kids moving around the lounge room.
If you want to go wireless, the Logitech G915 Lightspeed gaming keyboard is an excellent choice. Our colleagues at PC Gamer rate it among the best gaming keyboards, and that's because it offers lag-free connectivity. Battery life is great too, even with some added RGB flair. Make it yours for AU$260 on Amazon.
This wireless gaming mouse comes with 11 programmable buttons, so you'll be well-equipped for any game. It's also well-designed and comfortable to use, giving you a bit of an edge. This AU$144 asking price is beating other retailers by at least AU$30, making it a great deal.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is a no-fuss gaming mouse that’s just as comfortable for work as it is for play. It’s simple yet stylish, with customisable RGB lighting to add a bit of flair. It has a 20,000 CPI sensor, and while you’re limited to two buttons on the side, these can be configured as well. Now AU$70 off on Amazon.
This is a fairly steep discount on the Razer DeathAdder Essential gaming mouse, saving you AU$32 when you buy from Amazon. It's a right-handed mouse with a 6,400 DPI optical sensor and reprogrammable buttons, making it an accurate pointer for both gaming and design work.
The Logitech C922 Pro Stream is a top webcam for working from home. It has excellent 1080p video quality, and can even record in that sharp resolution at 30 frames per second, making it a great option for streamers too. Snap up this webcam from Amazon, where it’s now AU$75 off in the Mid-Year Sale.
Picking up a games from Sony's PlayStation Hits series normally sets you back a modest AU$25, but during Amazon's Mid-Year Sale, there's a big selection available for as little as AU$10. Some highlights include:
Some of the last generation's biggest games are now on sale, including The Last of Us Part 2, Cyberpunk 2077 and more. Note that a handful of these games, including Days Gone, Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us Part 2, have performance modes on PS5.
If you've been lucky enough to get your hands on the PS5, you'll be happy to hear that a wide selection of PS5 games are now on sale at Amazon. They're usually quite expensive, so have a look at what's on offer:
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a super-cheap smartphone, and Amazon has just knocked the price down even further for its Mid-Year Sale. It has a 6.5-inch display, and on the rear is a four-camera array, including a 48MP main lens and a 5MP ultra-wide camera. Both the black and blue colours are discounted on Amazon, along with several other Samsung A-series smartphones.
For a budget-priced phone, the Samsung A32 gets lots of things right, and very little wrong. It features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz screen and great cameras on the rear – four in total. Our four-star review found it snapped sharp, rich photos from all sensors too. Despite all this, battery life is impressively long. The phone is now discounted in black and violet on Amazon. Head to Amazon to see all the Samsung A-series phone discounts.
These excellent headphones are a much cheaper alternative to the Sony WH-1000XM4, and you’ll save further still with Amazon’s discount. These over-ear headphones sound detailed and clear, with a nice, warm bass. Noise cancellation is decent, though not class-leading, as our review found some outside noise could leak in. Now discounted in both black and white on Amazon.
Sennheiser’s CX 400BT earbuds get it right where it counts: they sound wide and detailed, are comfortable to wear and offer good touch control. These true wireless earbuds have been discounted fairly regularly, but this is one of the lowest prices we've seen. Available in black or white on Amazon.
Boses's premium noise-cancelling headphones are discounted by almost 40% on Amazon at the moment. These headphones look good, sound great and are comfortable to wear. The active noise cancellation works whether you're listening to music or taking calls too, so you can cut out the distractions. Discounted on Amazon in black, silver and white.
We think Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones are the best you can buy, with stellar sound quality and adaptive noise-cancelling capabilities. This isn't the biggest discount we've seen on these cans, but it's close, so if you're keen to buy you can save just over AU$150 on Amazon.
This is a sweet deal on the QuietComfort 35 II. These headphones have class-leading noise cancellation and a nice, balanced sound that should satisfy most listeners. These may not be the flagship offering from Bose, but they’re cheaper, and come in a much more standard form factor. You’ll save AU$113 when you buy from Amazon in black or silver.
This was audio specialist Shure's first foray into wireless noise-cancelling headphones, and they are impressive. They pack great noise cancellation and expansive sound, skilfully presenting any music you care to mention. The black set is down to AU$359, while the brown model is a little more expensive at AU$369.
Bose has applied its expertise in noise cancellation to these true wireless earbuds. Sound quality is rich and clear, though a little less bassy in comparison to Sony's WF-1000XM3 earbuds. Our review found them incredibly comfortable to wear too. Now down to AU$317 in black and white when you buy from Amazon.
The Buds Plus come with an 11-hour battery life, support for iOS users and a dual-driver design that results in better sound quality compared to the original Galaxy Buds. The earbuds don’t have noise cancellation tech, which could be a dealbreaker for some, but what the Buds Plus offer instead is a price point that’s easy on the wallet. Available for just AU$139.75 in black.
With the launch of the newer Bose Frames, the price of the original audio sunglasses has been dropping. Amazon has been consistently listing them for around the AU$230 mark for a little while now, but both the Rondo and Alto styles are now down to just AU$199. These music-making sunglasses have a battery life of three hours, and personal sound that most people around you can't hear.
Amazon is bundling the Fire TV Stick 4K with the latest 4th-gen Echo Dot smart speaker for a discounted price, taking a total of AU$44 off the whole bundle. Add both items to your cart and use the code FIRETV134 at checkout to redeem the discount. Alternatively, you can score 2 Fire TV Sticks at 15% off with the code FIRETV15.
A huge range of Nanoleaf smart lights are now discounted on Amazon, so you can expand your setup if you already have them, or get started for the first time without spending top dollar. Discounted kits include Nanoleaf Shapes in triangles and hexagons, and Nanoleaf Canvas panels. Save up to 20% when you buy at Amazon.
The Z50 is another mirrorless marvel from Nikon. It's an entry-level APS-C format mirrorless camera, but it can be quite an expensive model. Amazon has knocked down the price of this snapper – which also comes with two lenses and a remote – making it a little more affordable at AU$1,799.
For the body alone, the Z6 retails for a huge AU$2,599. Add an extra battery, the grip and an XQD card, and that cost does go up to almost three grand. So while this discount may not seem like much, it's not a bad deal if you want all the bells and whistles.
If a rugged, no-fuss sports watch is what you're after, the Garmin Instinct Solar is what you need. It's built tough to withstand a range of environments, and it comes with exceptional battery life thanks to solar charging. You'll save almost AU$220 on the dark blue model when you buy from Amazon.
The Garmin Fenix 6 is one of the best multi-sport watches you can buy, and watches from the range come with a sky-high price tag to match. For its Mid-Year Sale though, Amazon has slashed AU$601 off the Pro Solar version. It’s got top-notch adventure tracking, GPS-based mapping and solar charging. You can expect advanced data including running dynamics, heat- and altitude-adjusted VO2 max, recovery advisor and even surf tracking. Snag it from Amazon.
Similar to Garmin, Finnish brand Suunto also has some premium wearables. In our review of the Suunto 9, we found it to be rugged and hard-wearing, with an impressive list of multi-sport features. You can now save AU$140 on the black model when you buy from Amazon.
The Fossil Gen 5 is an excellent smartwatch that’ll look great on the wrist whether it’s for everyday wear or keeping track of your fitness. It has a bright and vibrant AMOLED display, and the watch is equipped with Wear OS that is speedy to use. The brown colour option is cheapest at AU$388.50, while the black and grey models are slightly more at AU$399.
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The Honor Band 6 India launch seems imminent as the wearable has been listed on Flipkart. The latest affordable wearable from Honor was l...
The Honor Band 6 India launch seems imminent as the wearable has been listed on Flipkart. The latest affordable wearable from Honor was launched globally a couple of months ago and now, the successor to the Honor Band 5 is confirmed to arrive in India soon.
The microsite for Honor Band 6 is now live on Flipkart (viaMukul Sharma). The microsite reveals all the major features and specs of the upcoming fitness tracker. Not only that, the listing for the Honor Band 6 is also available on Flipkart with the price tag.
According to the current listing on Flipkart, the Honor Band 6 will be priced at Rs 5,999. However, considering that the product is yet to go official, this is more likely to be the placeholder and the actual price is expected to be much lower for the Honor Band 6.
For context, the Honor Band 6 is priced at €49.50 which is roughly Rs 4,250 in the global market. The Honor Band 6 will come in Black, Grey, and Pink colour options in India.
Honor Band 6 features and specs
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The Honor Watch Band 6 looks identical to the last year's Honor Watch ES. The Band 6 features a 1.47-inch AMOLED display, a bigger display compared to the last-gen fitness tracker. It also comes with a side red line button for navigation. The companion app lets you choose from a vast collection of watch faces or you can even personalize with your own watch face.
As for the fitness tracker, the Honor Band 6 is packed with a lot of features including a Spo2 monitor to measure blood-oxygen levels, a 24/7 heart rate monitor, 10 workout modes - Outdoor run, Indoor run, Outdoor walk, Indoor cycling, Outdoor cycling, Freestyle, Indoor swimming, Rowing machine, Elliptical machine, and Indoor walking. It can also auto-detect workouts for activities like running, walking, rowing machine and elliptical machine.
Other health-related features include Sleep tracking with TruSleep algorithm that offers detailed data of sleep durations, stages, sleep suggestions, and more insights. There is also female cycle tracking on board.
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As for the battery life, Honor Band 6 is rated to last up to 14 days on a single charge with typical usage and 10 days with heavy usage. A quick 10-minute charge is said to offer 3 days worth of battery life.
Some of the smart features include media control, weather updates, calendar events, alarms, remote camera shutter, find my phone, and it also pushes all the incoming notifications from the phone to watch.
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