Hardware
GPUs, workstations, AI accelerators and chip industry news that matter to 3D and AI work.
AI imageGigabyte W775-V10-L01 reviewed: GB300 power in a desktop workstation
ServeTheHome reviewed the Gigabyte W775-V10-L01 on 6 October 2026. The NVIDIA GB300-based desktop system combines a Grace processor, a Blackwell Ultra accelerator, liquid cooling and dual 400 Gbps network connections.
AI imageAMD GPU price hikes of up to $104 reported in China
According to an October 8 report by TechPowerUp, AMD raised supplier prices for graphics cards in China by up to $104. A hike was reported for the RX 9070, while prices for the RX 9070 XT and RX 6500 XT reportedly remained unchanged.
AI imageXsight Labs E1L DPU unveiled: 200 Gbps networking with a low-power focus
Xsight Labs announced the E1L DPU on October 9. With 8, 16, or 22 Arm Neoverse N2 cores and connectivity up to 200 Gbps, it targets low-power networking and storage systems.
About this category
The Hardware category covers hardware news that directly affects 3D, architectural visualization, and AI work: graphics cards from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel; professional workstation cards; processors; render workstations; AI accelerators; and AI PCs. We share new products’ VRAM, performance, and pricing details, and explain what they mean for rendering and running AI models locally.
Industry developments such as chip production, supply shortages, export restrictions, and price changes also feature here. A factory shutdown or a new restriction, for example, could affect the price and availability of the graphics card you plan to buy a few months from now. We compile our coverage from official manufacturer announcements and reliable hardware publications.
Rather than focusing on gaming benchmarks, we prioritize real workloads: render times in V-Ray, Blender, D5, or Unreal Engine; memory capacity for large scenes; and the hardware required to run AI models locally. This helps you make upgrade decisions based on your own workflow.