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The next generation of motherboards will make swapping SSDs and GPUs easier than ever
27-Aug-2024, 3:00 pm
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Hardware News
MSI and ASUS showcases their next-generation motherboard technology at Gamescom.
Motherboard manufacturers, including Asus and MSI, have begun promoting new mechanisms to help users install and remove PCIe components more quickly and safely. These quality-of-life improvements, though minor, are significant benefits that come alongside new features for upcoming motherboards designed for AMD Ryzen 9000 and Intel Core Ultra 200 processors.
The MPG X870E CARBON WIFI has arrived @Gamescom! Our first AMD X870 motherboard offers 5G LAN with WIFI 7, Lightning Gen 5,...
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Grab Tropico 4 for completely free in GOG's latest Back To School sale
27-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm
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Free Games
Coinciding with the launch of the satirical strategy game Tropico 4, a major game sale has also begun on GOG.
The GOG store, famous for offering DRM-free classic and modern games, is currently hosting a big sale to mark the back to school season. It's a bit perplexing as to why someone would want to add more games to their backlog when school is starting, but along with the sale, there's also a complimentary game up for grabs.
For the next three days, players can claim a free copy of Tropico 4, a city building and management game that puts...
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AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs reportedly delayed to launch at CES 2025
26-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm
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Hardware News
AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D "3D V-Cache" Desktop CPUs have reportedly been delayed, with the new announcement window now scheduled for CES 2025.
The release of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series has faced some challenges, with mixed early reviews and anticipation building for the enhanced X3D CPUs, which are now slated for a launch at a later date than previously rumored. AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs featuring the 3D V-Cache technology are going to be the next major launch from the red team on the AM5 Desktop platform. The launch was initially headed for late 2024 with October being described as the unveiling of the...
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The Callisto Protocol is now available for free on Epic Games Store this week
23-Aug-2024, 11:00 am
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Free Games
Epic Games Store’s freebies are back, and this week, players can grab The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Ramage Edition at no cost.
The Epic Games Store serves as a platform for purchasing and downloading video games, created and managed by Epic Games. It features a handpicked assortment of games for both PC and Mac, often offering exclusive titles and substantial discounts.
For those unfamiliar, Epic Games consistently releases one or sometimes two new games every Thursday for gamers to acquire and incorporate into their collections at no cost. Once claimed, the games become part of the user's permanent library, even though they may...
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Next Windows 11 update promises to boost AMD Zen 5 CPU performance
23-Aug-2024, 9:00 am
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Gaming News
AMD, a US chipmaker, announced this week that it is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems.
AMD has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems. AMD has stated that the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update will bring improvements for its new Zen 5 CPUs. Despite the underperformance of the Ryzen 9000 series in recent reviews, AMD has confirmed that an optimization to the AMD-specific branch prediction code will be included in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, which is expected to ship next month.
AMD has provided performance...
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NVIDIA launches new RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory, promising similar performance to GDDR6X model
22-Aug-2024, 6:00 pm
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Gaming News
The company has slightly reduced the memory speed but assures that it won't affect performance.
It is now official that Nvidia has introduced a GDDR6-powered variant of the RTX 4070 model, which has been long-awaited. In a press release during Gamescom 2024, Nvidia confirmed the release of this new graphics card version, assuring gamers of "similar performance in games and applications" to the original GPU with GDDR6X.
Nvidia asserts that the modification in specifications is intended to improve the availability of their RTX 4070 graphics card. This decision is attributed to a shortage of GDDR6X memory,...
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NVIDIA GeForce 560.94 driver released with game-ready support for Black Myth: Wukong and more
21-Aug-2024, 1:00 pm
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Hardware News
Nvidia releases their new GeForce 560.94 “Game Ready” driver for Black Myth Wukong and other upcoming releases
The most recent GeForce Game Ready 560.94 WHQL driver is an important update for PC gamers. It's highly recommended to install this update as soon as possible, as it provides day-one support for major AAA PC releases that utilize RTX technologies.
An example is Black Myth: Wukong, which comes with Full Ray Tracing and DLSS 3 support. This game has been setting records on Steam as one of the largest single-player games ever. Take a look at the RTX trailer...
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AMD Adrenalin 24.8.1 drivers released with support for Black Myth: Wukong and more
20-Aug-2024, 6:00 pm
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Gaming News
Radeon’s ready for Black Myth Wukong with their AMD Software 24.8.1 GPU drivers.
AMD has unveiled the latest 24.8.1 driver for Radeon GPUs, which comes with game-specific optimizations for popular PC releases like Black Myth Wukong and other major titles from this month such as Star Wars: Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Open Beta, and Concord.
The newly released AMD Radeon Adrenalin 24.8.1 GPU drivers now provide support for renowned AAA game releases like Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta,...
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Grab your headphones, and get ready to game to the beat, for the Steam Rhythm Fest is now online
20-Aug-2024, 12:00 pm
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Steam Rhythm Fest has launched, featuring some of the best and most underrated rhythm games on the platform right now.
The Steam Rhythm Fest 2024 has just kicked off and will be running for the next seven days. It's a fantastic opportunity to grab rhythm games you've had your eye on or to explore new ones at discounted prices. The event features discounts, demos, and presentations, hopefully including some impressive moments.
A trailer has been created specifically for this event:...
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ARM is rumored to be independently developing graphics cards to compete with AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel
19-Aug-2024, 11:00 pm
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Gaming News
ARM reportedly starts work on gaming graphics chips to compete with Intel and Nvidia.
There are rumors circulating that ARM might be in the process of developing its own dedicated gaming GPU, positioning itself against major industry players such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.
A report by The Globes suggests that ARM has already initiated the development of its gaming GPU, with nearly a hundred chip and software developer engineers in its Israel office working on the project. Their technical focus is primarily centered on gaming, although it remains uncertain whether the mobile chipmaker...
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Intel's upcoming Xe2 ARC Battlemage graphics cards are on the horizon
19-Aug-2024, 11:00 am
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Gaming News
12GB Intel Xe2 ARC Battlemage GPU spotted.
Intel is expected to launch its next generation of graphics cards by the end of this year, featuring the Battlemage architecture integrated into the upcoming Lunar Lake SoCs.
Following a disappointing first generation launch, Intel aims to strengthen its position in the market. Recently, a leak revealed details about a potential entry-level Battlemage card, rumored to come with 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456 GB/s. This aligns with recommendations from developers like Epic Games,...
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Steam's 'From Poland with Love' sale offers huge discounts on some of the best games in the recent years
18-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm
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Hot Deals
Steam is having a sale of games from Polish developers.
The “From Poland with Love” sale is currently live on Steam, featuring significant discounts on a diverse selection of games developed in Poland. This special event kicked off on August 12, 2024, and allows gamers to enjoy savings of up to 90% on chosen titles. More than 80 Polish-developed games from 27 different developers and publishers are on sale, covering a wide range of genres and styles.
One of the main attractions of this sale is the...
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ASUS and AMD reveal Limited Edition Radeon RX 7000 Space Marine 2 GPU
16-Aug-2024, 8:00 am
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Hardware News
ASUS is preparing a limited edition AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics card based on the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 game.
ASUS continues to build anticipation for the upcoming release of their limited edition Radeon RX 7000 series graphics card featuring Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. The official reveal of this GPU is scheduled to take place at the ASUS ROG Press Event at Gamescom 2024 on August 20th. During this event, ASUS will be showcasing their special Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 themed GPU and presenting various opportunities for the Warhammer community to win one of these exclusive GPUs.
In a...
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Windows 11 bug slows AMD Ryzen CPU gaming performance - but a hidden admin account may offer a boost
16-Aug-2024, 7:00 am
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Hardware News
A Windows bug is nerfing the gaming performance of Ryzen CPUs, and Ryzen 9000 is hit hardest.
AMD unveiled two CPUs, the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X, from its upcoming Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 series last week. Reviews indicated that while the CPUs may not be the best for gaming, they perform well for other tasks.
Hardware Unboxed, a well-known tech YouTube channel, has stated that a Windows 11 bug is causing slight gaming performance issues with the Ryzen 7 9700X and also affecting Zen 4 CPUs based on benchmark tests....
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Death's Gambit: Afterlife is free for you to keep forever on the Epic Games Store
15-Aug-2024, 11:00 pm
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Free Games
Death's Gambit: Afterlife and World of Warships — Starter Pack: Albany are free on the Epic Games Store for the next seven days, until August 22.
The digital distribution platform for video games known as the Epic Games Store is created and maintained by Epic Games. It provides a carefully selected range of games for PC and Mac, often featuring exclusive titles and generous discounts.
Every Thursday, Epic Games offers a new game (or sometimes two) for gamers to download and add to their collections for free. Once redeemed, the games belong to the user, whether they choose to play them immediately or add them to a...
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The latest Humble Bundle is the dream comes true for CRPG fans
15-Aug-2024, 9:00 pm
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RPG fans wouldn’t want to miss out on this one.
Humble Bundles provide an excellent opportunity for gamers to acquire a collection of games at a significantly reduced price. The Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Humble Bundle is now available, offering a great opportunity to purchase top-quality RPG games at a discounted rate. Over the past few years, these two developers have released some of the most popular classic RPG games as well as some modern additions. The RPG Masters bundle comprises well-known titles such as Baldur’s Gate, games from the...
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D: The new affordable 3D V-Cache CPU for AM4 revealed in latest leaks
14-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm
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Gaming News
AMD appears to be prepping an affordable new X3D CPU for socket AM4.
The AM4 processor socket seems to be staying around for a long time. With a couple of new chips set to be released in June, seven years after the debut of the original Ryzen 1000 series on AM4, AMD appears to be introducing another CPU for this enduring computer platform.
New filings for regulatory approval suggest that the upcoming release is named the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and the X3D at the end implies that it comes with additional V-cache, targeted at...
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: New GDDR6 model launching this month with notable VRAM changes
14-Aug-2024, 11:00 am
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Gaming News
Nvidia’s new RTX 4070 models are due to become available later this month.
The arrival of a new version of the RTX 4070 from Nvidia, with slightly slower video memory, seems to be confirmed by the development of such a variant by a graphics card maker.
Nvidia's switch from GDDR6X to GDDR6 is primarily due to a shortage of GDDR6X memory supply. By introducing the new RTX 4070 model with GDDR6 memory, Nvidia can allocate its GDDR6X supply to higher-end graphics cards.
According to reports, the specifications of the new RTX 4070 remain the same...
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Persona 3 Reload reaches its lowest price ever in Steam's latest Persona Franchise Sale
13-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm
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Six Persona games are now available at historically low prices on Steam, as part of a Persona franchise sale running for the next week.
Atlus and Sega have announced that the Persona franchise is discounted on Steam for the upcoming week, ending on August 19, 2024.
To start, Persona 3 Reload is available at a 40% discount, with its DLC pack reduced by 25%. Persona 4 Golden is also 40% off, while Persona 5 Royal is marked down by an impressive 60%.
Additionally, Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 5 Strikers, and Persona 4...
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Arrow Lake is reportedly far more power-efficient than Intel’s previous CPUs
12-Aug-2024, 11:00 am
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Hardware News
Intel announces that the Raptor Lake microcode update will not impact overclocking or performance, and provides new updates on Arrow Lake and Battlemage.
Intel announced at a press event in China that Arrow Lake CPUs will not only offer significantly higher performance compared to Raptor Lake but will also use "at least" 100 watts less power than the current models. This is promising for consumers, as Raptor Lake's increased power demands and voltage imbalances have been pinpointed as the main reasons for the stability problems affecting many 13th- and 14th-gen Core CPUs.
Intel is placing a strong emphasis on efficiency with Arrow...
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