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Leaked images of Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard reveal support for ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS

02-Jan-2025, 9:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Images of the Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard indicate the presence of a new NVIDIA Tegra chip along with DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Tracing technology.

Three leaked photos show that the Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard uses SK Hynix H58GE6AK8B LPDDR5X memory. Another notable detail is the NVIDIA logo, prominently displayed on the motherboard, reaffirming earlier rumors that the device will continue to be powered by NVIDIA hardware. Specifically, the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to use the Tegra 239 chip, part of NVIDIA’s Orin System-on-Chip (SoC) lineup. This chip is equipped with an ARM Cortex-A78AE CPU, while the GPU is based on Ampere architecture, featuring...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is available for free on the Epic Games Store today

02-Jan-2025, 8:30 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The start of a new year brings a fresh free game from the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store continues its daily free game promotion with exciting titles. Yesterday, players could grab the martial arts fighting game Sifu, and today’s surprise offering is Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The title developed by Warhorse Studios has previously been offered for free back in 2020, so you might already have it in your account. Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an open-world RPG set in early 15th-century Bohemia. With numerous awards to its name, the game comes highly recommended for its...

Intel to launch AI graphics card Battlemage with 24 GB DRAM

31-Dec-2024, 8:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel is reportedly preparing a massive 24GB ARC Battlemage GPU designed specifically for creators and workstation professionals.

Intel is reportedly preparing to release the Battlemage GPU with 24 GB of VRAM in 2025, doubling the capacity of the Alchemist series and targeting intensive artificial intelligence (AI) tasks. Intel plans to significantly increase VRAM capacity for the next-generation Battlemage GPUs, equipping them with 24 GB of VRAM next year. This information is supported by shipping documents found on Platform X, which reveal a clamshell design on the BMG-G21 chip, enabling the use of 12 GDDR6 modules with 16 GB...

The action roguelike [REDACTED] is available for free on the Epic Games Store today

31-Dec-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The free game available today is [REDACTED], a 2024 roguelike developed by Striking Distance Studios.

The 12th giveaway of the Epic Games Store's daily holiday promotion is back with a new title. The Orcs Must Die 3 promotion from the previous day has now been swapped for an opportunity to claim [REDACTED]. If you're a bit confused, that's actually the name of the game created by Striking Distance Studios. Striking Distance Studios is known for developing The Callisto Protocol, a third-person horror game inspired by Dead Space. Although its release coincides with...

RTX 5080 graphics card: A steep price tag worrying gamers?

30-Dec-2024, 2:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA’s upcoming RTX 5080 graphics card has gamers concerned due to its rumored high price.

Recent leaks have hinted at the pricing for the premium RTX 5080, suggesting that NVIDIA may once again be testing gamers’ wallets with an eye-watering price tag. According to YouTuber Vex, a source from an Australian retailer revealed that the overclocked Asus version of the RTX 5080 will retail for as much as 2,799 AUD (around 1,740 USD), including taxes. While these are still unconfirmed rumors, they’ve already caused unease among gaming communities. ...

Orcs Must Die 3 is available for free on the Epic Games Store today

30-Dec-2024, 2:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The Epic Games Store's season of giving continues as the new year draws near.

The Epic Games Store has been offering free PC games daily for nearly two weeks now. Today, it introduced the 11th title in the promotion, which takes the place of yesterday's Kill Knight offer. Orcs Must Die 3 is currently available for anyone to claim on the store, with the promotion lasting for the next 24 hours. Created by Robot Entertainment, the third installment of the series continues the orc-slaying excitement of its predecessors, but on a grander scale....

Ghostrunner 2 is available for free on the Epic Games Store today

27-Dec-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The post-Christmas free game is a highly acclaimed Cyberpunk-themed title.

Up to now, the Epic Games Store has offered seven games as part of its daily free game promotion for the holiday season. As expected, it has launched a fresh giveaway today to take the place of yesterday's Control offer, featuring Ghostrunner 2 for all PC players. Remember that the first Ghostrunner has already been offered for free on the Epic Games Store a few times. This is an excellent opportunity to add the sequel to your collection...

New RTX 5070 leaks disappoint gamers

26-Dec-2024, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

News about the RTX 5070 offering only a "drip-feed" upgrade has left gamers underwhelmed.

Leaked details about the upcoming GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card suggest minimal upgrades compared to the previous generation, sparking concerns about its performance and pricing. Although NVIDIA is expected to unveil the RTX 50-series next month, the RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti models might not hit shelves until Q1 of next year. According to leaker @kopite7kimi, the RTX 5070 Ti will feature the GB203-300 GPU with 8,960 CUDA cores, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a...

The eighth free mystery game on the Epic Games Store has been unveiled

25-Dec-2024, 7:30 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

This year’s free game lineup has featured highly-rated titles, maintaining the store’s impressive momentum.

This year, the Epic Games Store began its free mystery game promotion with The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, followed by Vampire Survivors, Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, TerraTech, Wizard of Legend, Dark and Darker - Legendary Status, and Dredge, the highly praised fishing horror game. Dredge has now been removed from the lineup of free games on the Epic Games Store and has been replaced by the latest free title. Today, the Epic...

The latest NVIDIA app update introduces a workaround to address performance issues

25-Dec-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Nvidia has turned off Game Filters by default to address performance issues related to the Nvidia App.

Nvidia has launched version 11.0.1 of the Nvidia App, which disables “Game Filters” by default as a way to address recently identified performance issues. Nvidia has acknowledged that they are investigating the problem, which is linked to Game Filters. Unfortunately, there is no fix available at the moment. However, turning off game filters does help restore lost performance during gaming. Once Nvidia identifies the root cause of this issue, a hotfix driver update should be released quickly to rectify it. This...

The horror fishing game Dredge is available for free on the Epic Games Store today

25-Dec-2024, 10:30 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

This is one of the most exciting holiday giveaways from the Epic Store so far.

Today marks the sixth day of the Epic Games Store's holiday daily giveaways, having replaced yesterday's Dark and Darker DLC. The free offer for Dredge is now active as of December 24, lasting for 24 hours. Dredge uniquely blends fishing gameplay with elements of eldritch horror. During the day, players navigate a small motorized boat while engaging in a timing mini-game to catch fish. As night falls, however, players must contend with sea monsters and hallucinations that can damage...

Nvidia expected to launch Blackwell Ultra B300 AI GPU at GTC 2025

24-Dec-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The next-generation AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, named Blackwell Ultra B300, is rumored to debut at GTC 2025.

Nvidia is likely to unveil its next-generation AI product line, Blackwell Ultra B300, at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in March 2025. This product will succeed the current Blackwell series and is expected to mark a significant leap in AI computational power, offering more powerful processing capabilities and advanced technical solutions compared to its predecessor.. The Blackwell Ultra B300 series will focus on performance upgrades over previous generations. One of its standout features is the total power consumption (TDP) of...

Dark and Darker: Legendary Status is available for free today on the Epic Games Store

23-Dec-2024, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The Epic Games Store has unveiled and launched its fifth mystery free game.

Another day, another free game on the Epic Games Store. Dark and Darker: Legendary Status, the FPS dungeon crawler/Battle Royale hybrid, is today's free game of the day, replacing Wizard of Legend from yesterday. For those who may not be aware, the Epic Games Store typically provides a free game—or occasionally multiple free games—in a weekly giveaway every Thursday. During the holiday season, this rate increases to a free game every day until January 2. Since December 19,...

Pricing for AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs has been leaked, revealing the RX 9070 XT 16GB model is on its way

23-Dec-2024, 2:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD is expected to revamp its Radeon GPU lineup with the launch of the RDNA 4 architecture, introducing a new RX 9000 series naming system.

AMD is expected to name their RDNA 4 GPU flagship as the Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring 16GB of VRAM and a 256-bit memory interface. This leaker has also shared insights regarding the pricing tiers for the RDNA 4 series, the upcoming generation of AMD graphics cards. Consequently, the Radeon RX 9070 XT could potentially retail for up to $649. At the lower end, AMD might introduce Navi 44-based RDNA 4 GPU models priced as low as $179. It’s important...

Today's free game on the Epic Games Store is Wizard of Legend

22-Dec-2024, 7:30 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

It's another day and another free game on the Epic Games Store. Today's offering is Wizard of Legend, a dungeon-crawler roguelike released in 2018.

Another free game has just appeared on the Epic Games Store. The giveaway page, which changes every 24 hours to reveal a mystery game, has switched out yesterday's TerraTech offering for Wizard of Legend. Created by Contingent99 and launched in 2018, this game offers a roguelike experience that allows you to embody a wizard. Initially developed as a Kickstarter project, Wizard of Legend is a fast-paced dungeon crawler with procedurally generated levels, ensuring that each playthrough is distinct. The game is...

An open-world sandbox game is today's freebie on the Epic Games Store

21-Dec-2024, 7:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The fourth free Mystery Game on the Epic Games Store has been unveiled.

It's time for a freebie on the Epic Games Store. As the 24-hour countdown reached its end, today's mystery game giveaway has been unveiled as a copy of TerraTech, taking the place of Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles from the previous day. Developed by Payload Studios, TerraTech is a sandbox construction game that allows players extensive freedom in designing vehicles. The studio has created a vast collection of blocks that can be used to modify vehicle functionality, resource processing, and...

NVIDIA to unveil “AI-focused” GPU technologies at CES 2025, as teased by Inno3D

20-Dec-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA is expected to reveal "Neural Rendering" and "Advanced DLSS" technologies at CES 2025, boosting GPU performance.

Inno3D has begun hinting at new “AI-Enhanced Features” in anticipation of CES 2025, suggesting that the event will “be a major occasion for PC enthusiasts and professionals alike.” While not explicitly stating so, Inno3D has indicated that Nvidia will unveil its RTX 50 series of GPUs at CES 2025. After all, their press announcement clearly refers to DLSS, which is a feature exclusive to Nvidia. According to Inno3D's statements, Nvidia’s RTX 50 series will emphasize AI. They have pledged “enhanced...

Astrea: Six Sided Oracles is free for today on the Epic Games Store

20-Dec-2024, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Another day, another free game on the Epic Games Store.

The second day of the Epic Games Store's daily giveaway event has begun. From now until January 2, users of the Epic Games Store will receive new free games each day instead of on a weekly basis. This is a tradition during the holiday season, and this year it continues as expected. What remains unchanged is the process. The latest update has replaced Vampire Survivors with Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. Released in 2023, this game developed by Little Leo Games...

PlayStation and AMD join forces to develop AI for improved graphics and ray tracing

19-Dec-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

PlayStation unveils “Project Amethyst,” an AI gaming partnership with AMD.

With the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony has ventured into the realm of AI gaming, with Chief Architect Mark Cerny eager to delve deeper into this field. To achieve this, Sony (PlayStation) and AMD have formed a partnership named "Project Amethyst," which focuses on leveraging deep AI technologies to enhance gameplay and graphics. AMD already has an existing relationship with Sony, serving as the hardware provider for the PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, and PS5 Pro. The modern...

Vampire Survivors is available for free on the Epic Games Store

19-Dec-2024, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The Epic Games Store launches daily giveaways, with Vampire Survivors free today.

As the new year approaches, the Epic Games Store launches a significant giveaway event, providing a new game each day for users to keep. Continuing this tradition, the event is returning for the end of 2024 as well. The daily promotion is set to continue for the next two weeks, and kicking things off is a giveaway for Vampire Survivors. Replacing last week’s offering, which included The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, Vampire Survivors is developed...

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