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RTX 3060 remains a top performer on Steam, even after four years in the market
24-Feb-2025, 7:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Despite reaching the 4-year mark, the RTX 3060 graphics card continues to dominate the GPU rankings on Steam.
Over four years since its release, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 is still regarded as the best by gamers on the Steam platform, as shown in the latest hardware survey. With prices dropping significantly and the GPUs still delivering strong performance, it's no surprise that the GeForce RTX 3060 remains the most popular choice among Steam gamers, even after all these years.
Data from Steam indicates that the RTX 3060 continues to be the most widely used option, accounting for over 5%...
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Former Sony exec suggests a 2028 launch for the PlayStation 6 console
21-Feb-2025, 1:30 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
A former Sony executive has revealed the possible release timeframe for the PlayStation 6 gaming console.
While fans eagerly await breakthroughs from the PlayStation 6, a former Sony executive has made a rather surprising prediction about the release date of the next-generation console.
According to Shuhei Yoshida, who held key positions at Sony and PlayStation for many years, the PlayStation 6 may not launch in 2027 as many have speculated but could instead arrive in 2028.
He explained that the lifespan of console generations is getting longer. In the past, the gap between console generations was around 5–6...
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World War Z: Aftermath and Garden Story are available for free on the Epic Games Store
21-Feb-2025, 11:00 am
manhkbrady
Free Games
Epic Games Store is offering multiple free games this week.
The Epic Games Store is offering another set of free games for PC players, with this week's giveaway featuring two titles. The previous offer of F1 Manager 2024 has now been succeeded by World War Z: Aftermath and Garden Story. As always, you have a week to claim these latest titles for your library permanently.
Among the two games, World War Z: Aftermath stands out as a cooperative shooter for up to four players, where teams battle against...
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Fanatical's Mystery Star Bundle has returned—get a surprise game for only $1!
20-Feb-2025, 12:30 pm
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
One of the best bundles ever.
Fanatical periodically releases new bundles, each designed to help gamers pick up a variety of games at a low price. Many of their promotions are customizable bundles, allowing customers to choose only the titles they wish to include. This time, however, they have introduced something unique with the Mystery Star bundle.
The Mystery Star bundle is perfect for players seeking to explore new games. Yet, the catch is that you won't know which titles you'll receive until after you complete your...
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RTX 5070 Ti users face ‘sold-out’ fear on launch day
20-Feb-2025, 10:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The RTX 5070 Ti is expected to face severe shortages as soon as it becomes available for purchase.
Nvidia recently launched its RTX 50-series graphics cards, but the hype surrounding these new GPUs has quickly been overshadowed by severe supply shortages, driving retail prices to skyrocketing levels. Unfortunately, things don’t seem to be looking any better for the RTX 5070 Ti, a highly anticipated mid-range GPU.
According to the latest reports, the RTX 5070 Ti is expected to sell out immediately when it hits shelves this weekend. The RTX 5070 Ti is regarded as one of the...
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Microsoft reassures users of 8th, 9th, and 10th gen Intel CPUs
19-Feb-2025, 12:30 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Microsoft has responded to reports suggesting that the company is ending support for Windows 11 24H2 on 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Intel CPUs.
According to Windows Latest, On February 13, Microsoft updated its support documentation for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), adding Windows 11 24H2 and modifying the list of supported processors. The new list now includes only newer CPU models, with 11th-generation Rocket Lake processors (released in 2021) being the oldest officially supported CPUs.
However, Microsoft clarified that the claim about Windows 11 24H2 dropping support for Intel CPUs older than the 11th generation is...
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Nvidia launches more budget RTX 50 GPUs
19-Feb-2025, 11:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Nvidia is expanding its RTX 50-series graphics card lineup, targeting budget-conscious gamers.
An ECC listing from OEM Global Technologies Limited, which is the parent company of Zotac, has identified various unreleased GeForce RTX graphics cards. This includes Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5060 Ti GPU models. Unfortunately, the listings do not provide model names or specifications; they only display their Nvidia designations.
Notably, the appearance of the RTX 5050 stands out. If this information is accurate, it indicates that Nvidia is looking to re-enter the sub-$250...
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RTX 5080 is only 17% faster than the RTX 5070 Ti, according to 3DMark benchmarks
18-Feb-2025, 9:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Leaked 3DMARK benchmarks show that Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti is 13.2% slower than the RTX 5080.
Videocardz has obtained a complete set of 3DMARK benchmark results for Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. These benchmarks cover all major 3DMARK tests, including Fire Strike, which was first released in 2015.
According to reports, all of these leaked benchmarks originate from a single reviewer. This reviewer conducted tests using a system equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and 48GB of DDR5-6000 memory. On average, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti outperforms the previous-generation RTX...
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Is Intel about to challenge Nvidia and AMD with its next-gen Celestial GPU?
18-Feb-2025, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Intel may soon launch its new Celestial GPU to take on the two giants of the chip industry.
Although Intel has just introduced its mid-range Battlemage GPU lineup—featuring the Arc B580 and B570, which have received positive reviews—the company does not seem to be stopping there. Recent rumors suggest that the "blue team" is quietly developing the next-generation Celestial GPU, which promises to be a formidable rival to Nvidia and AMD.
Leaked sources indicate that the Arc Celestial will be built on the brand-new Xe3P architecture, rather than the previous Xe3. Notably, Intel may manufacture Celestial...
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Fanatical's latest Prestige Collection Bundle features 21 games for as low as $7 each
17-Feb-2025, 3:30 am
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
Games include Star Wars, Endzone 2, Planet Zoo, Tomb Raider, Shadows of Doubt, and Planet of Lana.
The team at Fanatical has assembled a new game bundle for you to explore, featuring 21 highly regarded titles from recent years. The Prestige Collection BYOB offers three options: 2 items for $14.99/14,99€/£14.99, 3 for $21.99/21,99€/£21.99, or 5 for $34.99/34,99€/£34.99 — which is just $7/7€/£7 per game!
All games acquired through this bundle deal come as official keys. While most are Steam keys, additional platforms like the Epic Games Store may also be included. Furthermore, although Bundlefest showcases Fanatical's latest offers,...
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Multiple sources confirm the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU will launch on March 6th
17-Feb-2025, 2:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The AMD RX 9070 XT GPU is launching on March 6th, just one day after Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
Various sources have indicated that AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card is set to launch on March 6th, with @momomo_us uncovering this information through an early retail listing. The day before, Benchlife also confirmed the same release date for AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT models. It's worth noting that this date comes just one day after the release of Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
On February 28th, AMD is expected to officially...
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT specifications have leaked via a GPU-Z screenshot
14-Feb-2025, 9:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD has been tight-lipped about specs for its new high-end GPUs—thankfully, leaks fill the gaps.
HKEPC has shared a GPU-Z screenshot revealing the specifications of AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. This will be the company’s leading RDNA 4 graphics card, set to launch next month.
It's important to note that this isn't the first time details regarding AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT have surfaced. Nonetheless, this leak verifies that AMD’s upcoming Radeon GPU will feature PCIe 5.0 support.
RX 9070 XT (Navi 48) pic.twitter.com/EjZSfSi1T5
— HKEPC...
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Claim F1 Manager 2024 for free on the Epic Games Store today
14-Feb-2025, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
Free Games
The Epic Games Store is offering a new free game along with an extra freebie.
The second giveaway from the Epic Games Store for February has just started, replacing the previous free offerings of Beyond Blue and Humankind from last week. This time, all PC gamers can download F1 Manager 2024 for free. As always, you have a week to permanently add the latest game to your library.
Developed by Frontier Developments, F1 Manager 2024 was launched last year as the third installment in the management simulation series. The game allows players...
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MODDIY suggests using upgraded 12V-2×6 power cables for RTX 50 series GPUs.
13-Feb-2025, 2:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
MODDIY advises using their 12V-2×6 cables instead of their older 12VHPWR cables for RTX 50 series GPUs.
MODDIY has advised users of RTX 50 series GPUs to utilize their 12V-2×6 power cables rather than the older 12VHPWR cables, as noted on their Help Center website (highlighted by Tom Warren). This suggestion emerged after an RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU suffered melted power connectors while using one of the company’s 12VHPWR cables.
The company indicated that its new 2025 12V-2×6 and 12VHPWR cables are constructed according to the updated 12V-2×6 specification. MODDIY claims that these...
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Fanatical's Capcom Bundle offers an amazing selection of great games to pick from
13-Feb-2025, 1:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
Fanatical's Capcom Bundle delivers an incredible collection for fans of Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, and more.
BundleFest 2025 has officially kicked off, and Capcom has partnered with Fanatical to host a Build Your Own Capcom Bundle, featuring 21 titles from the publisher's library, showcasing a diverse range of fighting games, horror, action, platformers, and puzzles.
Fanatical's promotion allows you to acquire two chosen titles on Steam for $13/£13/13€, three games for $19/£19/19€, or four for $25/£25/25€, with the option to add more titles for just $6.25 each after that.
Available titles include Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition,...
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der8auer reveals a troubling power distribution problem with the RTX 5090 FE
12-Feb-2025, 11:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
A professional overclocker has discovered a concerning flaw in Nvidia’s RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPUs.
Recently, we reported on an incident involving an RTX 5090 GPU that suffered damage due to a "melted" 12VHPWR connector. As it turns out, the owner of this GPU resides near Roman “der8auer” Hartung, a highly regarded overclocker, allowing him the chance to inspect the damaged unit. His results are quite alarming. In fact, der8auer identified a comparable issue with his own RTX 5090 Founders Edition (FE) graphics card, prompting speculation about a potential flaw in the GPU's power...
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Steam Couch Co-op Fest features hundreds of discounts and playable demos
12-Feb-2025, 11:00 am
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
Gaming solo is enjoyable, but it's even better with friends. Don't miss out on the Steam Couch Co-Op Fest!
This week, the digital gaming platform Steam is hosting the Couch Co-op Fest, featuring a wide array of discounted co-op games, new demos, and live streaming events.
As part of the Couch Co-op Fest, there are also free items available in the Steam Points Shop. Whether you enjoy customizing your avatar or just want to grab something for free, all Steam users can participate.
Based on the advertisements and trailers, it seems Steam is broadening the definition of...
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RTX 5090 GPU power connector melted while using a third-party cable
11-Feb-2025, 9:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
RTX 5090 power connector overheated and melted after being connected to a third-party 12VHPWR cable.
A Reddit user named ivan6953 (reported by Videocardz) has confirmed that the 12VHPWR cable they employed with their RTX 5090 GPU has melted. The user mentioned that the "cable was securely fastened and clicked" but that they utilized a "3rd party cable." This cable had previously powered the same PC with an RTX 4090 Founders Edition graphics card.
The images shared by the user show damage and melting occurred on both the PSU and...
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Epic Games Store Winter Sale 2025 is now live
11-Feb-2025, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
According to Epic, winter is here to stay—at least until February 24. Who needs heat when there are discounted games available?
While the current weather may suggest spring is around the corner (at least temporarily; in some regions), the Epic Games Store Winter Sale 2025 is now underway, boasting a whopping 2,640 deals on PC games. From significant markdowns on recent PC game releases to classic titles available for a steal, the Epic Games Store Winter Sale has something for everyone.
It’s cold out there Warm up with hot deals from our Winter Sale!
Now until Monday, February...
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Switch 2 can transform Joy-Con into a computer mouse?
10-Feb-2025, 8:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
A recent patent related to the Switch 2 seems to validate rumors that the Joy-Con controllers can be used as fully functional computer mice.
Rumors suggesting that the Nintendo Switch 2 will enable players to utilize the Joy-Con controllers as computer mice have been seemingly confirmed by two newly published patents. These patents, submitted in Japan in August 2023, feature comprehensive diagrams of the Switch 2 and Joy-Con, including illustrations depicting the Joy-Con being used as an unconventional input device—lying face-down on a surface with fingers resting on the buttons.
The patent documentation also notes the incorporation of light sensors on...