In a rare incident, a user found himself with the same problem as before, even though MSI was supposed to get the motherboard repaired properly. User Sends His Motherboard With Bent Pin for Repair; MSI's Service Partner, ASK, Sent It Back With Another Pin Bent Not everyone has the same luck when it comes to repairs, especially RMA under warranty. We have seen multiple times how vendors fail to provide proper repairs and replacement for products that are sent for the RMA service under their warranty periods. Similarly, a user expected MSI to repair his damaged motherboard, which was under […]

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The newest and flagship ASUS Tandem OLED monitors have been officially released, including full specifications. ASUS Officially Launches ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM and PG27UCWM Tandem OLED Monitors, Featuring Tandem OLED Coupled With TrueBlack Glossy Surface Popular hardware and peripheral manufacturer, ASUS, has officially released two of its best 4K OLED gaming monitors for retail, alongside revealing their full specifications. These are the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM and ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM, which were introduced several months ago along with more OLED models. Both gaming monitors boast 4K resolution and offer dual mode configuration for enthusiasts, including 4K@240Hz and FHD@480Hz. The […]

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It's crazy how a six-year-old CPU can sell incredibly well, given it's based on an older platform. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Grabs Fourth Spot In Best Selling CPUs List On Amazon Despite Selling For $349 It's hardly been a month since the launch of AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th anniversary edition, and we are already seeing the CPU in the best-selling CPUs list at major retailers. It was obvious since the Ryzen 5000 series witnessed a good demand due to a large section of PC builders transitioning to the previous-gen AM4 platform due to the current RAMpocalypse. However, we didn't […]

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NVIDIA hosts a giveaway for Gears of War fans, offering custom wrap on the GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition. NVIDIA to Giveaway an RTX 5080 Founders Edition Inspired by Gears of War: E-Day Instalment Another Gears of War game is about to be released in a few months, which will be based on the origin story of the franchise. While the Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled to launch on October 6, 2026, we have NVIDIA is already preparing for its launch by offering a free GPU to the lucky winner in the latest giveaway. The giveaway is a part […]

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Despite NVIDIA's removal of the Hotspot temperature measurements, CPUID developers have deployed the feature to their popular hardware monitoring utility. NVIDIA Killed RTX 50 Hotspot Readings, but HWMonitor 1.65 Just Brought Them Back With Two Sensors While NVIDIA may have dropped the Hotspot temperature measurements from the Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, the sensors reportedly do exist. We saw how modders brought back the hotspot monitoring through modding, which revealed how some GPUs were thermal throttling despite showing normal average GPU temperatures. The GPUs, therefore, were affected by high hotspot temperatures, resulting in inferior gaming performance. The experiment […]

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If you were waiting to buy AMD Ryzen's 10th Anniversary edition Ryzen 7 5800X3D, now is the best time. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is Now Available for $349 on Newegg, Coupled With a Free MSI 240mm AIO Valued at $70 Right after the launch of AMD's Ryzen 10th Anniversary Ryzen 7 5800X3D edition, they started appearing on eBay for over $500. Even though the processor was officially launched for $349, scalpers tried to take advantage of this situation and started earning hundreds of dollars on the launch by relisting the CPU on eBay. Since the launch, the availability of the […]

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Finally, a good change. This should now make the search content more relevant and less like a promotional window. Microsoft is Finally Cleaning up Windows Search, Removing Promotional Content Nobody loves the annoying promotional content in the Windows Search tab, which exists to solve users' queries. Thankfully, Microsoft is now removing it, addressing one of the biggest complaints about Windows Search. This will make users find the apps, files, and settings easier as this redesigns the experience to focus on what users actually want. The updated Search experience will now prioritize local results, allowing users to easily find the apps, […]

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The company just dropped another connector-less motherboard, but with the micro-ATX form-factor for compact builds. GIGABYTE Releases B850M AORUS Stealth Motherboard, Featuring 12 Power Phase VRM, 4x DIMMs, Dual PCIe x16 Slots, While Keeping the Rest of the Connectors at the Back Popular hardware maker GIGABYTE is silently expanding its Stealth lineup with more motherboard models. GIGABYTE's Project Stealth was introduced back in 2022, and since then, it has added several motherboard models in the series, including 600 and 800 series motherboards with different chipsets. The company has now introduced a new Stealth motherboard called B850M AORUS Stealth, which introduces […]

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The latest special edition ROG Swift OLED gaming monitor is now available in both standard and stand versions in China. Popular Chinese Platform JD Lists ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-GR Edition 20 Gaming Monitor for Sale, Starting at $1327 Some of the ASUS ROG Special Edition 20 products are now getting listed for sale. We recently saw ASUS listing its ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 graphics card for a whopping $5,499 on the official store, making it one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive, RTX 5090 from the company. While all the hardware in the lineup is […]

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The upcoming firmware update will increase the CPU and GPU temperature threshold to reduce false overheating alerts. Valve Raises Steam Machine Red LED Temperature Warning to 100°C for Both CPU and GPU in the Upcoming BIOS Update Some reports suggested that users were reportedly seeing the Steam Machine's red LED indicator while stress testing or playing demanding games. While the built-in feature exists to protect the device from overheating and thermal throttling, the current limit is way lower than the max operating temperature of the hardware. As per a user's report, the light bar on his Steam Machine turned red […]

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Both SSDs are now at a much lower price than they were selling three months ago, and make more sense than buying the previous-gen drives. Samsung 9100 PRO 1 TB SSD Drops from $320 to $249 in the Last Three Months; 2 TB Capacity Drive Also Received Nearly $100 Discount The current state of the SSD market is quite volatile. You never know when the prices might suddenly jump by another 20%. There is no stability in both the DRAM and SSD markets, and we continuously witness a rise in their prices, yet some SSDs are seeing noticeable price drops […]

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Another one bites the dust, but this one didn't die due to the common 16-pin connector burning out. Redditor Reports Unexpected Loud Pop and Crackling on His RTX 5090, Followed by Smoke Caused by a Short Circuit The NVIDIA RTX 5090 is one of the biggest victims of damage in the whole RTX 50 series GPU stack. It's power-hungry and mostly heavy when it comes to the AIB designs. While these are only a few factors that cause problems for the GPU, there are more flaws, especially on the connector side, which usually causes physical damage. Another report surfaced on […]

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You don't need to buy the components separately if you are building a PC from scratch, or upgrading a few components. Get Ryzen 5 9600X, B650 Motherboard, and 16 GB DDR5 RAM for Just $544 on Newegg It might be one of the worst times to build a gaming PC, but you can still save some decent cash by shopping smart. If you opt for a bundle deal instead of purchasing the components separately, you can save a noticeable amount of cash, which you can invest in other hardware. For users who are looking to upgrade their processor and motherboard, […]

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It doesn't happen that easily, but if it does, you are one of the luckiest members of the PC Master Race. Redditor Orders Ryzen 7 7800X3D for an Upgrade, Retailer Sends Him Ryzen 7 9800X3D Instead It has been a while since we have published surprising hardware stories, but since these are occasional, we don't get to hear about them much. Many reports we published previously show how some users get extremely lucky in securing a free piece of hardware or a much better one than they ordered. This is exactly what happened to u/jackinets, who was confused between the […]

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Several new monitors were debuted, featuring different display technologies with high refresh rates for gamers. HKC Reveals Specs for RGB Mini LED Gaming Monitors at BW2026, Offering Dual Mode Configuration; Also Debuts an IPS Dual Mode Monitor for the Budget Segment In the ongoing Bilibili World 2026 event, popular display maker HKC has introduced several new gaming monitors for enthusiasts. The company has revealed the specifications of its first RGB mini LED gaming monitors, which it debuted at the Computex 2026 event. These were two displays that were based on the RGB Mini LED technology, offering exceptional color volume. RGB […]

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While GPUs are selling for nearly 20-30% higher than their official MSRPs, the RX 9070 GRE is the only one for below MSRP. GIGABYTE Gaming RX 9070 GRE 12 GB Drops Below MSRP on Newegg Through $50 Discount Code Graphics cards have become pricier due to RAMpocalypse, and almost every store now sells them at least 15-20% higher than their official MSRPs. The DRAM situation has made things worse for the GPU market, but you may still find a great deal once in a blue moon. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE that launched last month was met with criticism due […]

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Team Red has unveiled limited edition products for Valorant fans and eSports enthusiasts at BW2026. AMD Unveils VCTCN 2026 Collector's Edition, Including 9800X3D, RX 9070 XT, a Gaming Laptop and a Desktop PC at Bilibili World 2026 AMD has officially introduced a new collection of limited-edition gaming hardware at the Bilibili 2026 event, which is currently being held in Shanghai. The new hardware set is inspired by the Valorant Champions Tour China, aka VCTCN 2026. This was announced during the AMD Carnival Hour presentation at the event, where AMD collaborated with TJ Sports to reveal several game-themed hardware products for […]

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The CXMT DDR5 memory chips appear to be mature enough to be pushed beyond 8000 MT/s easily. Colorful Pushes CXMT-Based iGame Shadow II DDR5 Memory Kit to 8600 MT/s on iGame X870E Vulcan Motherboard In the past few days, a few memory and motherboard makers have tried to push DDR5 memory kits using the CXMT memory chips beyond what they would usually operate at. Previously, CXMT-based DDR5 memory kits would often max out at 6000 MT/s, and this cap was recently removed, beginning with MSI, which unlocked up to an 8200 MT/s speed on a B850 chipset motherboard, thanks to […]

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