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Intel enhances its new ARC B-Series GPUs with the introduction of XeSS 2

05-Dec-2024, 10:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel has recently revealed XeSS 2, alongside the initial games that will feature it.

Following the announcement of its Battlemage GPUs, Intel has introduced the latest iteration of XeSS, known as XeSS 2. This version will incorporate XeSS Super Resolution, XeSS Frame Generation, and Xe Low Latency. Moreover, Intel has shared the first set of games that will utilize XeSS 2. Let's delve deeper into Intel's announcements. First, let's discuss Battlemage. The release dates for the Arc B580 and Arc B570 are set for December 13th and January 16th, respectively. Both GPUs will offer...

Nintendo Switch 2 reveals new Joy-Con design

05-Dec-2024, 6:54 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Images of the new Joy-Con controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating on the internet.

A leaked video on the Chinese platform Bilibili has revealed what is claimed to be the Joy-Con controller for the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing some notable changes. The video shows that the new Joy-Con attaches to the Switch 2 using magnets, rather than the sliding mechanism used in the current version. This change, rumored for some time, aims to make attaching and detaching the Joy-Con easier and more durable. At approximately the 2:20 mark in the video, there's a blurry...

The last Humble Choice Bundle of 2024 has arrived

04-Dec-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Humble Choice subscribers can grab a great selection of action, strategy, and cooking games this December.

While Humble Bundle frequently puts out various individual bundles, it also has a subscription service known as Humble Choice. If you haven't tried it yet, Humble Choice is priced at $11.99/9,99€/£8.99 per month and comes with several benefits, including a monthly selection of PC games that you can keep forever, even if you decide to cancel your subscription. Now that December has arrived, there’s a new lineup of games available for Humble Choice members at no extra cost. Additional perks...

AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 “Medusa” CPUs is rumored to feature a big boost in core count

03-Dec-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Reports indicate that AMD’s next-generation Zen 6 “Medusa Ridge” processors may incorporate 12-core CCDs.

According to a leak from Moore’s Law is Dead, AMD aims to achieve a considerable rise in the number of CPU cores with their forthcoming Ryzen chipsets. With a 50% increase in CPU cores per CCD, the Ryzen 9 models could potentially offer 24 cores total, assuming AMD maintains its typical dual-CCD Ryzen 9 architecture. These new 12-core Zen 6 CCD CPUs are expected to be integrated across AMD’s entire next-gen CPU portfolio. This design will be...

Intel ARC B570 and B580 Battlemage GPU specs have leaked

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

Intel's Arc Battlemage GPUs are on the horizon, and a recent leak has disclosed the complete specifications for the B580 and B570 models.

Details regarding Intel’s forthcoming Battlemage B-series GPUs have surfaced online. The listings, attributed to ASRock, include models such as Intel's ARC B570 and ARC B580 GPU, which Intel might officially announce later this week. There are rumors that Intel intends to price the ARC B580 GPU at $250, aiming to disrupt the entry-level GPU market. The strategy involves providing gamers with more VRAM compared to rivals while also delivering robust GPU performance. It is speculated that the ARC B580...

Intel confirms launch date for Battlemage GPUs

02-Dec-2024, 4:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel is scheduled to make an Arc announcement on December 3.

The first two GPUs in Intel's Battlemage lineup will be introduced in early December. The Arc B580 and B570 promise strong performance at competitive prices. Intel has confirmed that the Battlemage GPU lineup will be unveiled on December 3, featuring two initial products: the Arc B580 and Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture. This move marks Intel's latest effort to compete in the budget GPU segment, aiming to make a significant impact on the market. According to the announced...

Latest Humble Bundle deal offers classic Disney games for less than $1 each

02-Dec-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Classic Star Wars, LEGO, Indiana Jones games, and more are heavily discounted in a new Disney deal.

Whether you're taking advantage of Black Friday sales for hardware updates or enjoying the Steam Autumn Sale, there’s a lot of money to be saved at the moment. Now, Humble Bundle is also getting in on the excitement with its new bundle that promises “a treasure trove of Disney Classics.” Navigating the Black Friday madness can be challenging. However, while it may be easy to overlook this amazing Humble Bundle due to what seems to be an emphasis on LEGO...

Right now, you can claim free copies of both Breathedge and Dark Sector

29-Nov-2024, 1:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Two brand new deals allows Steam players to get two positively reviewed sci-fi games for free.

If you’re looking for more games but can’t spend money during the GOG or Steam Autumn sales, you’re in luck! Here are two free games you can acquire right now, and they're yours to keep! The first game is Breathedge, a satirical adventure game set in outer space where you navigate survival. You play as a character known as the Man, who is simply transporting his grandfather’s ashes to a galactic funeral, only to get caught up in a cosmic...

A popular roguelite shooter is now available for free on the Epic Games Store

29-Nov-2024, 12:20 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

It's Thursday once more, and the Epic Games Store has unveiled a new free game for PC players as expected.

The digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games is known as the Epic Games Store. It provides a carefully selected range of games for PC and Mac, often offering exclusive titles and substantial discounts. Once again, it is time for another giveaway on the Epic Games Store. The Thursday promotion has been updated, replacing last week's offer of Beholder, and this time around, we have Brotato, a 2023 action roguelike inspired by...

The Steam Autumn Sale is now live, inviting you to empty your wallets

28-Nov-2024, 11:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Two widely popular games from 2024 have received their first-ever discounts as part of the Steam Autumn Sale.

The Steam Autumn Sale is currently underway, allowing you to purchase hundreds of games at reduced prices. The most substantial discounts are primarily on older titles, with some reaching as much as 90% off. While new releases don't have any notable price cuts, two impressive games launched this year are...

Sony develops new handheld PS5 to compete with Nintendo Switch

27-Nov-2024, 2:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The handheld gaming market might get more exciting as Sony plans to launch a new device capable of running PS5 games.

Sony is reportedly developing a new handheld gaming device, aiming to compete directly with systems like the Nintendo Switch and Valve's Steam Deck. This upcoming device will be a portable gaming console capable of running PlayStation 5 (PS5) games, promising a high-quality gaming experience on the go. According to reports, the design of this device will build upon the PlayStation Portal, a product Sony released earlier. Initially intended to function as a standalone console similar to the Steam...

The latest Humble Bundle stands out as one of the top deals on FPS games this Black Friday 2024

26-Nov-2024, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The newest Humble Bundle presents an ideal chance to grab remasters of the Crysis series along with several other incredible sci-fi shooters.

If you enjoy first-person shooter games, you should definitely take a look at the latest Humble Bundle. Recognized as one of the best places online to snag new video games at low prices, they have returned with a Sci-Fi Shooters bundle that features an excellent selection of FPS titles. Humble has launched what is likely one of the best Black Friday deals this year for sci-fi shooter enthusiasts: a collection packed with exciting FPS games that are sure to keep...

The Chinese market will only have the flagship GeForce RTX 5090D

26-Nov-2024, 8:19 am manhkbrady Hardware News

A new leak has seemingly confirmed NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090D GPU, designed for the Chinese market, by revealing the branding of the SKU.

Due to US export limitations, Nvidia is unable to launch its most advanced AI accelerators in China and other similarly restricted regions. As a result of these restrictions, the company has developed the GeForce RTX 4090D, a modified RTX 4090 model with certain CUDA cores deactivated to comply with US regulations. Recently, it appears Nvidia is planning to introduce a corresponding RTX 5090 variant known as the RTX 5090D. According to a recent leak from MEGAsizeGPU,...

Fanatical's latest ‘Build Your Own Playlist Bundle’ offers 15 games of different genres

26-Nov-2024, 3:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

Enhance your gaming library with titles like Suzerain, King’s Bounty II, Tails of Iron, and others—available until supplies run out.

The new ‘Build Your Own Playlist Bundle’ from Fanatical offers a diverse range of games across various genres. The exciting part is you can snag a game for as little as $2 when you bundle multiple games together. Fanatical regularly releases ‘build your own bundles’ where gamers can mix and match their favorite titles from an array of options. This time, the ‘Build Your Own Playlist’ ‘Build Your Own Playlist’ Bundle allows you to select from 15 different games across...

Intel ARC B580 GPU designs are emerging from ASROCK

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

Leaks reveal that Intel’s first ARC Battlemage GPUs feature 12GB of VRAM.

Two new ASRock ARC B580 GPU models have been spotted on Amazon, with Videocardz being the first to identify these Intel graphics cards. Both models are equipped with 12GB of VRAM and utilize Intel’s new Xe2 “Battlemage” graphics architecture. The first model is the ARC B580 Steel Legend, which is reported to be overclocked to 2.8 GHz and has dimensions of 15.71x8.43x3.82 inches. This represents a significant clock speed increase compared to Intel's ARC Alchemist series GPUs, as the...

RTX 5070 Ti specifications may have leaked, indicating a 300W GPU with more CUDA cores

22-Nov-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The leaked specifications for the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti suggest an increase in CUDA cores and higher power consumption.

The forthcoming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is set to feature an increased TDP and a greater number of streaming processors compared to its predecessor. According to leaks from Kopite7kimi (as reported by Videocardz), the next-generation Nvidia Blackwell GPU is rumored to come equipped with 8960 CUDA cores and a TDP of 300W. Unfortunately, details regarding the memory specifications for this GPU have not yet been disclosed. From these leaked details, it appears that the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will have...

The Epic Games Store is offering another free game for a limited time ahead of Black Friday

22-Nov-2024, 7:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering just one free game, a drop from the two free games available last week.

Another Thursday has arrived, which means a new freebie is ready for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store. This week, the free title replacing last week’s giveaways of Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Snakebird Complete is Beholder. As always, all you need is an Epic Games Store account to claim it, and you have until November 28 to add the game permanently to your library. Launched in 2016, this indie game places you in the role of...

Sony implements Cloud Streaming support for its PlayStation Portal

21-Nov-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony introduces Cloud Streaming (BETA) support for its PlayStation Portal handheld device.

More than a year after its initial release, Sony has rolled out a significant feature enhancement for the PlayStation Portal handheld. Users of the PlayStation Portal can now take advantage of Sony’s Cloud Streaming service, enabling them to play select PlayStation 5 titles on the device. Initially, the PlayStation Portal was limited to streaming from a PlayStation 5 console located in the same home. With this recent update, beta access to PlayStation 5 cloud streaming is now available. However, this...

AMD develops custom EPYC processors with integrated HBM3 memory specifically for Microsoft Azure

21-Nov-2024, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft introduced new HPC Azure VMs powered by a custom AMD CPU, possibly known as the MI300C.

Microsoft has announced its latest HBv series virtual machines for Azure, which offer exceptional performance due to their tailor-made AMD EPYC processors. These customized EPYC processors incorporate a unique design featuring HBM3 memory, boasting up to 352 Zen 4 CPU cores and achieving 6.9 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The new HBv5 virtual machines from Microsoft can be equipped with between 400 and 450GB of HBM3 memory. Each VM consists of four processors, with each processor housing 88 Zen 4 CPU...

The PlayStation 6 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs are rumored to debut featuring AMD's UDNA architecture

20-Nov-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD's upcoming Radeon gaming GPUs, based on the next-generation UDNA architecture, are reportedly set to begin mass production in Q2 2026.

Based on a leak from insider Zhangzhonghao (as reported by Wccftech), it appears that AMD’s RDNA series of graphics architectures will conclude with RDNA 4. The future direction of AMD's GPU strategy is said to be focused on UDNA. Allegedly, AMD plans to utilize UDNA for their RX 9000 series GPUs and the upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 console. According to this information, AMD does not intend to introduce a GPU architecture named RDNA 5. UDNA will take over...

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