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MSI BIOS update adds 105W TDP mode for Ryzen 9600X and 9700X CPUs

30-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Gaming News

MSI's latest AM5 BIOS which lets users select a 105W TDP mode on AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs is now available.

MSI has released a BIOS update for specific AMD motherboards, which includes a simple way to increase the thermal limit on AMD's newest 65W TDP processors, namely the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. TDP stands for thermal design power and indicates the maximum heat that a chip's cooling system can handle. Both of AMD's new entry-level Zen 5-based chips were shipped with a 65W TDP, but there have been rumors about AMD considering increasing the TDP to enhance...

Get three classic Fallout games for free on Epic Games Store this week

30-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The Fallout Classic Collection and Wild Card Football is free to claim from now until September 5, 2024, via the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games. It offers a curated selection of games for PC and Mac, frequently providing exclusive titles and generous discounts. For those who don’t already know, every Thursday, Epic Games makes a new game, or sometimes, two games are available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is then yours to keep, to play or to add to...

Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU to feature GDDR7 memory and 20% lower power consumption

29-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

A Chinese computer company has revealed some intriguing details about what to expect from the laptop version of the RTX 5060.

Graphics cards rely heavily on memory, and faster memory is always superior. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Nvidia’s upcoming next-generation GeForce RTX cards, anticipated for release around 2025, will incorporate advanced GDDR7 memory modules. Recent reports indicate that the new technology won't just be available for desktop PCs but will also be featured in laptop cards within the 50 series. During a presentation from a Chinese laptop manufacturer, details about Nvidia’s upcoming "Blackwell" laptop cards, specifically the xx60 version...

Everyone can get a performance boost for their AMD CPUs from Windows optional update

28-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

The optimization update for AMD Ryzen in Windows 11 has been backported and is now available for download.

Previously, we covered the significant performance improvements for AMD Ryzen CPUs in gaming workloads brought by Windows 11’s 24H2 update. The update is now available as an optional update for the current version of Windows (23H2), eliminating the need for Ryzen users to use a preview build of Windows to access this free performance boost. Any AMD Ryzen CPU users can find the new update listed under the "Optional Updates" section in the Windows Update menu as "KB5041587," simplifying the...

Information about the AMD RDNA 4 "Radeon RX 8000" GPU has been revealed in benchmark

28-Aug-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady Gaming News

A wild AMD Radeon RX 8000 'RDNA 4' graphics card has been spotted.

After discovering Benchleaks, several new Geekbench results have caught our attention, possibly belonging to upcoming RDNA 4 graphics cards. These results potentially unveil the specifications of one of AMD's next-generation graphics cards. The benchmarks are associated with the GFX1201 references, indicating that these new findings might pertain to an RDNA 4 GPU. AMD's RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 GPUs are characterized by GFX11XX and GFX115X IDs, making it logical for RDNA 4 to adopt GFX12XX identifiers. Additionally, the listing indicates...

The next generation of motherboards will make swapping SSDs and GPUs easier than ever

27-Aug-2024, 3:00 pm manhkbrady 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,...

Grab Tropico 4 for completely free in GOG's latest Back To School sale

27-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

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...

AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs reportedly delayed to launch at CES 2025

26-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm manhkbrady 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...

The Callisto Protocol is now available for free on Epic Games Store this week

23-Aug-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

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...

Next Windows 11 update promises to boost AMD Zen 5 CPU performance

23-Aug-2024, 9:00 am manhkbrady 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...

NVIDIA launches new RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory, promising similar performance to GDDR6X model

22-Aug-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady 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,...

NVIDIA GeForce 560.94 driver released with game-ready support for Black Myth: Wukong and more

21-Aug-2024, 1:00 pm manhkbrady 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...

AMD Adrenalin 24.8.1 drivers released with support for Black Myth: Wukong and more

20-Aug-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady 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,...

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 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

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:...

ARM is rumored to be independently developing graphics cards to compete with AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel

19-Aug-2024, 11:00 pm manhkbrady 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...

Intel's upcoming Xe2 ARC Battlemage graphics cards are on the horizon

19-Aug-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady 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,...

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 manhkbrady 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...

ASUS and AMD reveal Limited Edition Radeon RX 7000 Space Marine 2 GPU

16-Aug-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady 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...

Windows 11 bug slows AMD Ryzen CPU gaming performance - but a hidden admin account may offer a boost

16-Aug-2024, 7:00 am manhkbrady 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....

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is free for you to keep forever on the Epic Games Store

15-Aug-2024, 11:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

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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