Hardware News
AMD’s Strix Halo includes a major upgrade expected from Zen 6 CPUs
01-Oct-2025, 7:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD is switching its chiplet connections from SERDES links to a wide, parallel "sea-of-wires" design.
High-Yield has been actively evaluating the AMD Ryzen AI Max CPU on his ASUS ROG FLOW Z13 laptop, and the distinct chiplet-interconnect offers insights into the future of AMD and Zen. The upcoming Zen 6 CPUs from AMD will employ an upgraded “sea of wires” interconnect, which could be revolutionary for the company’s future processor designs.
Although AMD's new interconnect is pricier, it provides three key advantages. Firstly, it substantially lowers the energy cost associated with transmitting...
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Radeon software update reveals AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 3 frame-gen tech
30-Sept-2025, 11:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Mentions of new frame generation were accidentally included in the latest Radeon driver, pointing to rapid development by AMD.
Members of the Guru3D Forums (via @harukaze5719) have identified mentions of “AFMF 3” and “FrameGenV3” in the drivers from AMD. This indicates that AMD is preparing to launch a third-generation version of its driver-level frame generation technology called Fluid Motion Frames. The development of AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3 is underway!
AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is the firm’s frame generation technology that operates at the driver level, allowing for frame creation to enhance performance and smoothness...
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ASUS pushes ROG gaming laptop update fixing stutter and performance hiccups
29-Sept-2025, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
ASUS is rapidly taking action to fix performance problems with its ROG gaming laptops after a new independent investigation brought the issues to light.
ASUS has announced that it has “identified the problem” responsible for “stuttering and performance disruptions" in certain ROG laptops. BIOS updates are being developed for all impacted ASUS ROG laptop models, with initial beta BIOS releases for the 2023 SCAR 15 and Zephyrus M16 expected this week.
ASUS intends to deliver BIOS updates for all affected ROG laptop models in phases, with the first update set for early October. The company has assured that utilizing its beta BIOS updates for ROG...
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ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X preorders open following price announcement
26-Sept-2025, 6:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
ASUS's Republic of Gamers has announced the price points and when you can pre-order the new ROG Ally and the upgraded ROG Ally X handheld gaming PCs.
In June, Microsoft revealed a significant collaboration with ASUS to produce two ROG Ally handheld gaming devices under the Xbox brand. With their release date set for October drawing closer, Microsoft has now disclosed the official pricing for these products.
The latest update indicates that the high-performance ROG Xbox Ally X, equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, will be available for $999.99 / £799 / €899. On the other hand, the ROG Xbox Ally, aimed at...
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Microsoft etches microfluidic channels in silicon for triple cooling boost
25-Sept-2025, 9:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Microsoft is proposing to etch tiny, hair-thin channels directly onto the back of a silicon chip, a technology called microfluidics.
As processors designed for data centers heat up more, companies are finding increasingly innovative methods to cool them. Nvidia and its collaborators are reportedly testing new cold plates and immersion cooling techniques for upcoming AI GPUs, while Microsoft is suggesting etching microfluidic channels directly onto the backs of chips to lower peak temperatures by as much as 65%, making this approach three times more efficient than cold plates.
Rather than using a conventional cooler on their processors, Microsoft has embedded tiny...
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Unexpected demand forces Lenovo to cut back on Legion Go 2 preorders
24-Sept-2025, 3:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Pre-orders for Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 have launched, but it looks like the company was unprepared for the strong demand.
Many gamers have experienced the cancellation of their pre-orders for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 after the company announced that it could not deliver its latest handheld console on schedule. There has been significant inquiry about the delay, and in response, the company addressed the situation in an AMA post on Reddit, stating, "The reality is that pre-orders for the Legion Go Gen 2 have far surpassed our estimates, resulting in unexpected extensions in delivery...
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Pure liquid metal thermal paste drops temps on RTX 5090 Aorus Master
23-Sept-2025, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Der8auer is analyzing Gigabyte’s claims after users noticed that their AORUS Master cards don’t actually use liquid metal.
der8auer has published a new video evaluating assertions that Gigabyte didn’t use “genuine” liquid metal thermal paste in its RTX 5090 Aorus Master graphics card. In his video, he verified that Gigabyte’s “Composite Metal Grease” is not a true liquid metal thermal interface material (TIM). Instead, it’s a blend of conventional thermal paste and liquid metal. This combined material is simpler to apply in automated manufacturing settings. However, it is not as efficient as pure...
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Xbox consoles see a second price rise in 2025 as Microsoft raises costs
22-Sept-2025, 12:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Following a price increase in May, the cost of Xbox consoles is set to rise once again in the United States.
Microsoft is implementing adjustments to its Xbox console pricing, marking the second occasion the company has altered its hardware prices. In May, there was a price increase on both Xbox consoles and accessories, with hikes reaching as much as $130. The recent adjustment represents yet another elevation in pricing. However, the changes won’t take effect immediately.
Starting October 3, the recommended retail prices for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles in the United States will be...
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Intel Battlemage GPU leak suggests Arc B770 model carrying 16GB VRAM
20-Sept-2025, 10:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
An Intel ARC Battlemage GPU has been spotted, featuring 16GB of VRAM.
In a marketplace where the RTX 5070, 5060 Ti, and RX 9070 are available at reasonable prices, Intel could make a significant impact with a GPU that effectively leverages XeSS 2. We are referring to the Arc B770, which is expected to be the top model of the upcoming Battlemage series. Its performance and pricing look quite competitive. Initial leaks have emerged, showing great potential.
A new Intel ARC graphics card has been identified online, associated with...
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ASUS investigates widespread stuttering issues on ROG gaming laptops
19-Sept-2025, 1:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Following complaints about performance problems on its ROG laptops, ASUS has released an official statement.
Following reports of a firmware issue in numerous ASUS ROG gaming laptops, ASUS has confirmed the initiation of a formal investigation into these “stuttering” problems. These concerns were highlighted by Zephkek on GitHub, who noted that certain ROG laptops experience stuttering during simple tasks, like watching YouTube videos. Users have reported mouse cursors freezing, audio crackling on Discord, and system freezes. Attempts to resolve the issues included driver updates, clean OS installations, and other potential remedies. This led Zephkek...
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Leaked AMD source code brings FSR 4 to Radeon RX 7000 and GeForce RTX 30
17-Sept-2025, 3:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD's new FSR 4 delivers a noticeably superior result to FSR 3, making it a great benefit for those who are able to run it.
AMD’s FSR 4 upscaling technology is exclusively compatible with the company's RDNA 4 graphics cards. Therefore, gamers on PC need to have the RX 9000 series (RDNA 4) GPUs to take advantage of AMD's latest AI upscaler. However, modding enthusiasts have found a way around this restriction by utilizing leaked source code for FSR 4 to allow support on older graphics cards. This includes AMD's RX 7000 series GPUs as well as Nvidia’s RTX 30 series GPUs.
How did this come...
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Xbox app update lets Windows 11 users play titles from Steam, GOG, and more
16-Sept-2025, 6:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Microsoft is introducing a major update to the Xbox app on Windows 11 to make it a centralized hub for all PC gaming.
Microsoft has revealed that several major features previously being tested for the Xbox app on PC with Insiders are now available to all users. This includes the capability to manage installed third-party games on a PC or handheld device and to launch third-party storefronts like Steam or GOG directly, without needing to go through the desktop.
The standout feature of this update is the Aggregated Gaming Library. True to its name, this feature consolidates games installed on the device into the...
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