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Buying Guides

GeForce RTX 4090: Specs, History, Power, and Used-Market Notes

A four-row used RTX 4090 checklist covers power, connector, PCB, and history.

The RTX 4090 is still the card the rest of the market is measured against, which makes it a tempting used buy. Here are its verified specs, the real story behind the 12VHPWR connector, and the inspection points that separate a clean card from an expensive mistake.

Saya
July 30, 2026

GPU History

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: Why Pascal’s Flagship Still Matters in 2026

A GTX 1080 Ti timeline runs from 2017 to 2026 and ends at its present limits.

Nine years on, the GTX 1080 Ti is still the card enthusiasts measure old hardware against. Here is what made it last, where it now hits a wall, its 2026 driver-support status, and how to inspect one on the used market without inheriting someone else's mining rig.

Saya
July 30, 2026