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AMD CEO claims Radeon RX 9070 XT sales are 10 times higher than any previous Radeon launch
26-Mar-2025, 6:30 pm
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Hardware News
This new graphics card has reportedly been a "fantastic success," outperforming previous AMD Radeon gaming GPU launches in their first week.
In a discussion with Tony Yu, the general manager of ASUS China on Bilibili (with a YouTube version available below), Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, talked about the successful launch of their Radeon RX 9070 XT. During this conversation, Lisa Su confirmed that the launch of the RX 9070 XT has become the most successful in Radeon’s history. In its first week, sales significantly exceeded those of previous GPU launches, with AMD achieving sales figures ten times higher.
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Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti is set to launch on April 16th
26-Mar-2025, 6:00 pm
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The RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs could be launching soon.
Based on a report from HKEPC (via Videocardz), Nvidia is set to announce its RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti on April 15th, with the launch of the RTX 5060 Ti occurring the next day, April 16th. Unlike earlier RTX 50-series GPU releases, Nvidia will permit both MSRP and non-MSRP RTX GPU reviews to be published simultaneously. This means that assessments will be available starting April 16th.
The report indicates that Nvidia’s RTX 5060 (non-Ti) is expected to...
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MSI listing suggests that the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 will feature 24GB of VRAM
25-Mar-2025, 9:00 am
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Hardware News
A Redditor discovers a 24GB MSI RTX 5080 listed on the company's website.
A Reddit user named Due-Bee-9574 (via Unkio’s Hardware) has found a mention of a forthcoming 24GB RTX 5080 graphics card on the MSI website. This reference appeared in the CPU compatibility list for MSI’s MAG X870 TOMAHAWK motherboard.
Currently, Nvidia’s RTX 5080 GPU is available only as a 16GB graphics card. However, with the advent of GDDR7 memory, GPU manufacturers can now utilize 24Gb (3GB) memory modules. Previously, with GDDR6, only 16Gb (2GB) modules were available....
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Steam's City Builder & Colony Sims Fest is now live
25-Mar-2025, 8:00 am
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The City Builder & Colony Sim Fest is now live on Valve’s store, featuring demos of upcoming games and discounts on existing titles.
If you're a fan of city-building or economic management games, you probably know that the popularity and variety of these genres have skyrocketed in recent years.
This is why the latest Steam sale features an impressive array of deals on countless popular games from this broad category. These discounts will only last for a week, so be sure to pick up your favorites before the Steam City Builder & Colony Sim Fest concludes on March 31 at 17:00 UTC.
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A gold-plated RTX 5090 signed by Jensen Huang is set to be auctioned for charity
24-Mar-2025, 7:00 am
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The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090, signed by NVIDIA's CEO, is expected to sell for nearly $20,000—or possibly even more—likely at a charity auction.
ASUS North America has announced that they will soon be auctioning a Jensen Huang signed ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU, with all proceeds benefiting charity. Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is the driving force behind the GeForce RTX 5090.
If you thought that the high-end models of NVIDIA's RTX 5090 were already costly enough - and they definitely are - a new edition of the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 is set to come with a...
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series CPUs have been spotted
24-Mar-2025, 6:30 am
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Hardware News
Next-generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPUs featuring Zen 5 cores have been spotted.
AMD has recently launched its Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors, which are designed to be the top offerings for gaming and content creation on the AM5 platform. It appears that AMD is also gearing up to introduce Zen 5 to a new sector: workstations. Recent shipping manifests (via Tom's Hardware) have revealed the next-gen Zen 5 Ryzen Threadripper CPUs, indicating that TRX50 and WRX90 users will soon have new options for upgrades.
The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000-series...
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Nvidia has postponed the release of its RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 graphics cards
21-Mar-2025, 10:00 am
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Hardware News
According to new reports, NVIDIA's mainstream GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs are facing delays, with the GeForce RTX 5060 now expected to launch in mid-May.
With NVIDIA set to introduce four GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs this year, the company has not yet officially unveiled its mainstream RTX Blackwell models - the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Based on trustworthy leaks, we have gathered a number of specifications for these cards, along with information that NVIDIA intends to offer both 8GB and 16GB variants for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.
The timeline for these cards reaching retail is uncertain - the...
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Jurassic World Evolution 2 is now available for free on the Epic Games Store
21-Mar-2025, 8:00 am
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This is among the top free games on the Epic Games Store this year.
The Epic Games Store is refreshing its giveaway schedule, meaning a fresh game is now available for PC gamers. Now available for the first time as a freebie on the store, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has taken the place of last week’s giveaway, Mortal Shell. As usual, you have a week to claim the latest title and keep it in your library permanently.
Developed by Frontier Developments, the game provides a park-building and management simulation set in the...
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Latest Humble Heroines 2025 Bundle features Control, Darksiders III, and more
20-Mar-2025, 1:30 pm
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In honor of Women's History Month, there’s a special pack that includes seven games centered around female characters, available only until March 27.
Humble Bundles provide an excellent chance to obtain a diverse selection of games at an affordable price. Right now, they are showcasing the Humble Heroines 2025 Bundle, which features games with female protagonists, including Control, Beyond: Two Souls, Darksiders III, and more.
Humble has introduced a collection with seven games centered around female characters, called Rebels, Curses, and Mystery. You have until March 27 to seize this opportunity!
This time, players can choose between two pricing options: $5 /...
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Nvidia has just introduced 12 new Blackwell GPUs for its RTX Pro series
20-Mar-2025, 12:00 pm
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Hardware News
Nvidia unveils twelve new GPUs designed for business applications.
Nvidia gave us a sneak peek before the launch of their RTX 5090, and it has finally arrived. The Blackwell series has made its debut with the monstrous RTX PRO 6000 graphics cards.
The new lineup is comprehensive, featuring:
Datacenter GPU: Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
Desktop GPUs: Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition (Founder's Edition cooler design), Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition (blower-style cooler), Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell, Nvidia RTX Pro 4500 Blackwell,...
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Nvidia launches personal AI computers and Blackwell Ultra chip at GTC 2025
19-Mar-2025, 12:00 pm
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Hardware News
GTC 2025 kicks off with a focus on AI and accelerated computing, featuring the launch of Blackwell Ultra GPU and DGX personal AI computers.
One of the most significant announcements at the GTC 2025 event (USA) was the Blackwell Ultra platform, an upgraded version of the previous Blackwell architecture. Blackwell Ultra is designed to deliver significantly higher performance than the Hopper-generation GPUs (graphics cards), enhancing AI inference processing capabilities. According to Nvidia, this platform can accelerate token processing per second by up to 25 times compared to the previous generation, enabling AI models to operate faster and more efficiently.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon G chips for handheld gaming PCs to rival Intel and AMD
19-Mar-2025, 11:00 am
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Hardware News
Qualcomm aims to power next-gen gaming handhelds.
Qualcomm Technologies has announced a new lineup of gaming-focused chips at GDC (Game Developers Conference) 2025. This new series is known as the Snapdragon G-Series, specifically designed for upcoming gaming handheld devices.
The G-series consists of three Snapdragon chips: the G1 Gen 2, G2 Gen 2, and G3 Gen 3. Each chip features distinct CPU configurations and GPU generations, making them very different from one another. Only the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 offers support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
Designed for compatibility with...
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Intel has released the XeSS 2 SDK along with an updated XeSS plugin for Unreal Engine
18-Mar-2025, 2:00 pm
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Hardware News
Intel has launched the XeSS 2 SDK, enabling game developers to integrate Super Resolution, Frame Generation, and Low Latency into any title.
Intel has made its XeSS SDK available to developers, enabling them to incorporate XeSS into their gaming projects. With the launch of XeSS 2, XeSS goes beyond merely offering AI upscaling (Super Resolution) by introducing features for reducing latency and generating frames. This SDK can now be accessed on GitHub.
In conjunction with the XeSS release, Intel has also introduced a new XeSS Plugin for Unreal Engine 5. This facilitates the easy integration of Intel XeSS Super Resolution...
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Nvidia may announce a new lineup of AI servers at the GTC 2025 event
18-Mar-2025, 1:30 pm
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Hardware News
Nvidia’s GTC 2025 conference is expected to focus on AI servers, featuring key updates on the B300 chip, GB300 NVL72, and data center networking solutions.
Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC 2025 – USA) is expected to bring significant updates on the next-generation AI server lineup. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF International Securities, this event could impact the AI market, especially amid recent signs of a downturn in tech stocks.
One of the most anticipated highlights of the conference is the Blackwell B300 chip, the successor to the previous Blackwell B200 series. This chip will come in two variants: dual-die (CoWoS-L) and single-die (CoWoS-S),...
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Intel plans to launch laptops equipped with Panther Lake on a large scale in Q1 2026
17-Mar-2025, 1:30 pm
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Hardware News
Intel’s next-generation Core Ultra processors codenamed Panther Lake, will most likely hit the market in the first quarter of 2026.
Videocardz has published an Intel PPT slide revealing that the Panther Lake processor, built on the Intel 18A process, will officially launch in Q1 2026. Some may wonder why Intel previously promoted Panther Lake as “launching in 2025,” yet the PPT slide intentionally states the following year instead.
The reason is actually quite simple. Panther Lake will begin its "EEP" (Early Enablement Program) this year, and some major manufacturers will also receive early supplies to release corresponding AIPC products. However,...
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Fanatical’s Platinum Collection March 2025 bundle lets you choose from 21 games
17-Mar-2025, 1:00 pm
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A new monthly pack is here, including the SteamWorld Classics Bundle, War for the Overworld, Frozenheim, and more.
The Steam Spring Sale, one of the year's most significant sales events, is currently underway. A multitude of titles, including several recent releases, are available at reduced prices, making it an ideal moment for gamers to grow their collections without breaking the bank. However, you may also want to explore this latest bundle from Fanatical, which provides significantly better discounts on a selection of games compared to the Spring Sale.
Since it’s a customizable bundle, the total cost will depend...
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Steam Spring Sale 2025 has arrived - discover the best deals on games and DLC, all in one spot
14-Mar-2025, 9:00 am
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The first major event on Valve's platform has arrived, delighting gamers worldwide—though their wallets may feel otherwise.
The major Steam sale has arrived once again, which means nearly every offering on the largest PC gaming platform is now at a reduced price. Kicking off as Valve's first significant sale of 2025, the new seasonal event is the Steam Spring Sale, featuring a week of celebrations. From the tiniest indie titles to the largest AAA games, along with numerous DLC packs, everything is now discounted. The front page of Steam showcases many highlights from the sale, completely transformed...
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Soulslike action RPG Mortal Shell is this week's freebie on the Epic Games Store
14-Mar-2025, 8:00 am
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Free Games
Don't miss out on this week's free game from the Epic Games Store.
It's time to pick up another free game from the Epic Games Store. PC gamers can now obtain a copy of Mortal Shell to keep as part of this week's promotion, replacing the Them's Fightin' Herds freebie from last week. As usual, you have seven days to permanently add the latest game to your library.
This marks Mortal Shell's second time being featured as a free game on the Epic Games Store, so don't be surprised if you already...
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Nvidia is boosting the RTX 5060's core count, but it still has 8GB of VRAM
13-Mar-2025, 12:30 pm
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Hardware News
I was excited for Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5050—until I saw the leaked specs.
Kopite7kimi has provided insights into the specifications of Nvidia’s RTX 5060 through a recent leak, indicating a substantial increase in CUDA core count compared to Nvidia’s previous generation RTX 4060. Unfortunately, Nvidia continues to use an 8GB frame buffer with its RTX 5060. This could result in many gamers encountering VRAM-related challenges, as numerous modern PC games need more than 8GB of VRAM for optimal performance.
Featuring 3840 CUDA cores, Nvidia’s RTX 5060 offers a...
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AMD's Zen 6 desktop CPUs may have up to 24 cores with huge L3 cache
13-Mar-2025, 11:30 am
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Leaked information suggests that AMD’s Zen 6 could feature up to 24 cores, marking a significant breakthrough after six years.
The tech community is buzzing with rumors about AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 CPU generation, which promises a major leap in performance. According to leaked sources, the Ryzen 10000 series, based on the Zen 6 architecture, could feature up to 24 cores in its high-end variant—marking the first significant increase in core count from AMD in nearly six years.
AMD has maintained 8 cores per CCD (Core Complex Die) since the launch of the Ryzen 3000 series in 2019. However, Zen 6...
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