GeForce RTX Ray Tracing Benchmarked, 4K TV as a Desktop Monitor, $200 GPU Battle

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech November 15 Hardware [Radeon RX 590 vs. RX 580 vs. GTX 1060: Battle for the best value sub-$200 GPU]( While technically a new GPU, the [Radeon RX 590]( is in essence the same RX 580 with a 15% overclock. What we have here is Polaris 20 XT on the 12nm FinFET process, allowing for slightly better clock speeds. But what about pricing? While technically a new GPU, the [Radeon RX 590]( is in essence the same RX 580 with a 15% overclock. What we have here is Polaris 20 XT on the 12nm FinFET process, allowing for slightly better clock speeds. But what about pricing? Benchmark Time [Battlefield V DXR Real-Time Ray Tracing Performance Tested]( [Real-time ray tracing is finally here]( and today we're exploring how it looks and performs in the first game to support it fully: Battlefield V. In this article we're not only benchmarking the three GeForce RTX cards across all the ray tracing presets in the game, but we've also got some great comparisons for you to show exactly the difference between RTX on and RTX off. [Real-time ray tracing is finally here]( and today we're exploring how it looks and performs in the first game to support it fully: Battlefield V. In this article we're not only benchmarking the three GeForce RTX cards across all the ray tracing presets in the game, but we've also got some great comparisons for you to show exactly the difference between RTX on and RTX off. Buying Guide [Recommended 4K TVs That Can Effectively Be Used As Desktop PC Monitors]( If you're interested in [replacing your desktop monitor with a 4K TV]( and want to know what to buy, you've come to the right place. Maybe you aren't quite sure where to start or could use a hand in narrowing your search. Whatever the case, this guide is intended to help steer you in the right direction. If you're interested in [replacing your desktop monitor with a 4K TV]( and want to know what to buy, you've come to the right place. Maybe you aren't quite sure where to start or could use a hand in narrowing your search. Whatever the case, this guide is intended to help steer you in the right direction. DRAM [DDR5 incoming: SK Hynix beats rivals to the punch]( SK Hynix, the world's #2 memory manufacturer according to research firm Trendforce, has taken the wraps off its upcoming DDR5 memory modules, beating rivals Samsung and Micron to the punch. SK Hynix, the world's #2 memory manufacturer according to research firm Trendforce, has taken the wraps off its upcoming DDR5 memory modules, beating rivals Samsung and Micron to the punch. Culture [Japan's cybersecurity minister says he's never used a computer]( Sakurada was last month promoted to cybersecurity and Olympics minister, a role that means he is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games. Sakurada was last month promoted to cybersecurity and Olympics minister, a role that means he is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games. System on a Chip [Leaked Snapdragon 8150 benchmarks put it ahead of Huawei, Apple chips]( When Chinese company Royale showed off the folding-screen ‘FlexPai’ last month, it said the device would use the Snapdragon 8150 processor. Based on AnTuTu benchmark numbers that appeared on Chinese social network Weibo, it’s set to become the chip to… When Chinese company Royale showed off the folding-screen ‘FlexPai’ last month, it said the device would use the Snapdragon 8150 processor. Based on AnTuTu benchmark numbers that appeared on Chinese social network Weibo, it’s set to become the chip to… Software [Microsoft resumes rollout of Windows 10 October 2018 Update]( It’s been more than a month since Microsoft pushed pause on the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) due to a pesky bug that was erasing user data. The Redmond tech giant identified and remedied the… It’s been more than a month since Microsoft pushed pause on the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) due to a pesky bug that was erasing user data. The Redmond tech giant identified and remedied the… AI [Intel announces the Neural Compute Stick 2 for deep learning acceleration]( Building AI algorithms can be a daunting task for the novice developer or hobbyist. In order to enable more people to work with deep neural networks and improve AI software, Intel has launched the Neural Compute Stick 2. Looking much… Building AI algorithms can be a daunting task for the novice developer or hobbyist. In order to enable more people to work with deep neural networks and improve AI software, Intel has launched the Neural Compute Stick 2. Looking much… Web Culture [Indiegogo's "guaranteed shipping" is the beginning of the end for traditional crowdfunding]( Traditional crowdfunding popularized by services like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are inherently risky. Whether intentionally, through misfortune or via incompetence, some campaigns are going to fail and backers will be left empty-handed. It’s unfortunate but like playing the stock market, it’s… Traditional crowdfunding popularized by services like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are inherently risky. Whether intentionally, through misfortune or via incompetence, some campaigns are going to fail and backers will be left empty-handed. It’s unfortunate but like playing the stock market, it’s… GPU [Nvidia addresses failing GeForce RTX 2080 Ti cards]( Over the past few weeks, reports have popped up of dying GeForce RTX cards without any particular reason whatsoever. The problem revolved mostly around Founders Edition RTX 2080 Ti cards, although some AIB partner cards were also met with similar… Over the past few weeks, reports have popped up of dying GeForce RTX cards without any particular reason whatsoever. The problem revolved mostly around Founders Edition RTX 2080 Ti cards, although some AIB partner cards were also met with similar… [Man behind lethal Call of Duty swatting pleads guilty to 51 charges, faces 20-year sentence]( In December last year, Barriss was arrested over his role in the death of 28-year-old Finch, a father-of-two from Wichita, Kansas. The incident was the result of a $1.50 bet on an online Call of Duty match, in which Finch… [Samsung's flagship Exynos 9 series processor brings 8nm custom CPU cores]( As a distinctive leader in semiconductor component design and manufacturing, Samsung Electronics has shared details of its newest high-end mobile processor. The Exynos 9 series 9820 brings 2Gbps LTE and a neural processing unit for drastically improved AI performance. [Google Store Black Friday deals are about to go live]( Kicking off the holiday shopping season, Google's Black Friday deals have managed to leak out a little ahead of time. Deals on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL begin on November 16, and will vary up until Cyber Monday on November 26. [Real-time ray tracing tech finally arrives with Battlefield V]( One of the main criticisms about Nvidia's latest RTX 20-series video cards has been the lack of games out there that take advantage of their main selling point: real-time ray tracing. Sure, the cards offer sizable performance improvements over Nvidia's… [UK company puts animatronic orangutan on streets of London]( The story began last week when UK retailer Iceland had its Christmas TV ad banned for breaching rules related to political advertising. The animated short, originally developed by Greenpeace, raised awareness of the damage caused by demand for palm oil. [Nvidia reveals the Quadro RTX 4000, its latest budget-friendly workstation GPU]( The consumer side of the internet may be buzzing about Nvidia's RTX 20-series consumer GPUs, but professional developers, artists, and designers have something else to get excited about today. [Bitcoin sets new low for the year dropping under $6,000]( Bitcoin values have taken another dip today setting a record low for the year. CNBC reports that the coin fell about nine percent today dropping to $5,640.36, and the day is not even over. As of this writing, the currency… [Multiple zero-day exploits found in iPhone X and Galaxy S9]( Over the past two days, security researchers have been hard at work in Tokyo at the annual Pwn2Own event focusing on smartphones. Going up against fully patched devices with the latest security updates, teams have managed to successfully hack into… [EA turns to former Westwood devs for 4K Command and Conquer remasters]( EA producer Jim Vessella explained in a C&C subreddit that both base games along with the Covert Ops, Counterstrike, and Aftermath expansion packs would be bundled into a single remastered collection. And unlike the Rivals mobile title announced at E3,… [Tesla forms an unlikely partnership with GM and Nissan to preserve EV tax incentives]( Tesla's success recently pushed them past 200,000 vehicles sold, but that comes with its own drawbacks. Specifically, the electric vehicle tax incentives it was able to offer its customers are being phased out slowly - beginning in 2019, the tax… [The PC Classic is an adorable DOS console for your TV]( Unit-E Technologies, the latest company looking to capitalize on the mini console craze, is preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign for the PC Classic. [iPhone supplier warnings point to weak sales]( Additional evidence is mounting that suggests the iPhone XR may not be selling as well as Apple had anticipated. [Nikon's more affordable Z6 full-frame mirrorless camera goes on sale Friday]( Nikon in August unveiled its first full-frame mirrorless camera system, the high-end Z7 and the more affordable Z6. The former arrived in September priced at $3,400 and now, we’re just days away from the debut of the Z6. Trivia [Windows Millennium Edition (ME) shipped with all of these features, except...]( [- File system encryption - Automatic Windows updates - Online Windows games - System Restore]( [The Xbox One has officially received mouse and keyboard support]( As exciting as this news is for those who prefer classic PC peripherals to console controllers, it's still worth keeping your expectations in check. As of today, Warframe and Fortnite are the only titles that can take advantage of the… [Valve awards $20,000 bug bounty for exploit that produced unlimited free games]( Artem Moskowsky told The Register that he found the bug by accident. He had been exploring the Steam developer portal, which is used by game makers to manage their products. An application program interface (API) allows developers to generate activation… [Limiting social media use can alleviate the feeling of loneliness and depression]( Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found that limiting social media usage can significantly reduce the feeling of loneliness and depression. 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