AMD's 12-Year-Old AMD FX-9590 CPU has managed to run Battlefield 6 without any major issues despite not being recommended in the minimum specs. YouTuber Manages To Run Battlefield 6 On A 12-Year-Old AMD FX-9590 CPU, And It Runs Surprisingly Well Despite Its Decade-Old Architecture The AMD FX-9590 was introduced back in 2012 as a high-end 8-core CPU based on the Piledriver core architecture. The FX-9590 was also the world's first CPU to hit a boost frequency of 5 GHz, a great feat at the time. Since then, 5.5-6.0 GHz CPUs have become common, though it's interesting that even a decade […]

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Gigabyte has officially unveiled its flagship AM5 motherboard, the X870E AORUS Xtreme X3D AI TOP, which is built for extreme enthusiasts. Gigabyte X870E AORUS Xtreme X3D AI TOP Motherboard Is Extremely Feature Rich & Features X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 For Boosted AMD Ryzen X3D CPU Performance When Gigabyte introduced its X3D refreshed motherboards for the AMD AM5 socket, the company teased its upcoming flagship. Now, Gigabyte has finally lifted the curtains off of its flagship product, the X870E AORUS Xtreme X3D AI TOP. This is as extreme an AM5 motherboard as can be, and rivals the MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE […]

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NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 SUPER GPUs might face a potential delay, according to rumors, citing shortages of GDDR7 memory as the primary reason. GDDR7 DRAM Shortages Might Prompt NVIDIA To Delay, or Even Cancel, GeForce RTX 50 SUPER GPUs According To Rumor NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 SUPER GPU family is expected to launch next year; however, according to recent rumors, it looks like the series might be delayed further or even cancelled, due to ongoing DRAM shortages in the tech industry. Over the last few weeks, DRAM and NAND flash prices have increased exponentially, and one of the main reasons […]

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Samsung will showcase its latest LPDDR6 memory and PM9E1 Gen5 SSD solutions alongside other tech at CES 2026. Samsung Is Ready To Bring Out Its First LPDDR6 DRAM Products Next Year, Will Also Showcase PM9E1 22x42 Gen5 SSD At CES 2026 CES 2026 is just a few months away, and the organization has announced its Innovation Awards for 2026. Among the list are two products for Samsung, which will make their debut at the event; these include the new LPDDR6 memory and PM9E1 Gen5 SSD. Starting with the LPDDR6 memory solution, Samsung will be offering its first LP6 DRAM solutions […]

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It's been three years since the AMD AM5 motherboard platform and the 600-series motherboards launched. Since its launch, the platform has seen the launch of several CPUs in the Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 families. While the 600-series motherboards provide great features & compatibility with newer Zen 5 CPUs, motherboard makers are always looking to enhance user experiences through the latest technologies, so AMD has introduced a new chipset line called the 800-series. Now, AMD has introduced both X870 and B850 series chipsets for high-end and mainstream AM5 motherboards. Both of these chips provide brand-new designs and brand-new […]

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AMD seems to be on alert regarding the Intel-NVIDIA partnership, stating that it could affect their business, but they are ready to tackle all competition. AMD Is Confident In Their Ability To Compete Against Intel-NVIDIA Partnership, But May Have To Face Increased Pricing Pressure Back in September, Intel announced its partnership with NVIDIA in which the two chipmakers will collaborate on designing and building custom x86 chips for the data center and client segments. The multi-billion dollar deal would not only see NVIDIA leveraging Intel's x86 IPs for the development of custom CPUs for its data center / AI infrastructure, […]

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Intel's P-Core-only "Bartlett Lake-S" Desktop CPUs will feature up to 12 P-Cores and boost clocks up to 6.0 GHz on the LGA 1700 socket. Intel Bartlett Lake-S Desktop CPUs Are Still Planned For Launch On LGA 1700 Socket: Feature Up To 12 P-Cores & 6.0 GHz Clocks Intel's Bartlett Lake-S Desktop CPUs first appeared back in January 2024. Back then, it was expected that these chips would be another refresh based on the Raptor Lake lineup, but it turned out to be CPUs designed for Edge and Networking solutions, with some interesting configurations, including P-Core-only flavors with up to 12 […]

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The final clock speeds of Intel's entire Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" CPUs have been leaked, pointing at up to 5.1 GHz frequencies. Intel To Offer 14 Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" CPU SKUs, Offering Up To 5.1 GHz Clocks, 16 Cores, & 12 Xe3 iGPU Cores The latest information on the Intel Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" CPU SKUs comes from none other than @jaykihn0. According to the insider, the lineup will consist of a total of 14 SKUs, which will feature in four diverse segments. These segments include the top 4+8+4 SKUs with 12 Xe3 […]

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We have more details for MSI's enthusiast-grade MEG X870E ACE Max motherboard, which is designed for AMD's 3D V-Cache Refresh CPUs. MSI's Most Powerful ATX-Sized Motherboard, the MEG X870E ACE Max, Is Coming Soon To AM5 Builders The MSI MEG X870E ACE Max is the latest ACE design, which we had already kind of seen with the Z890 series, but updated with a few new tricks. The last time the AM5 platform saw an ACE offering was back with the X670E series, so it's been quite a while since this enthusiast series made a run for the AM5 platform. We […]

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DDR5 memory prices have reached an all-time high, with several 16 GB & 32 GB kits now twice as expensive due to shortages in supply. Bad News For Gamers & PC Builders: DDR5 Memory Modules Are Now Twice As Expensive, All Due To Shortages Caused By AI Demand We have been covering the DDR5 price hikes for over a month now, and it all started between August & September when we first started hearing about AI demand skyrocketing the prices for memory across the consumer and enterprise spectrum. Back then, price bumps of up to 30% were expected, but as […]

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Two unreleased AMD CPUs have been spotted in PassMark, the Ryzen AI MAX+ 388 & the Ryzen 7 9700X3D, both of which are 8-core. AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 388 Is A Lighter Version of The Flagship 395 With Half The Cores But The Same Radeon 8060S iGPU, Ryzen 7 9700X3D, Also Spotted At PassMark The PassMark Software benchmark database has listed two unreleased AMD Ryzen CPUs that haven't been announced yet. These include the Ryzen AI MAX+ 388 and the Ryzen 7 9700X3D. Both models are based on eight Zen 5 cores, so let's get into the specifications and performance. […]

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AMD has announced its Q3 2025 earnings and stated that 2nm EPYC Venice "Zen 6" CPUs & Instinct MI400 GPUs are on track for a 2026 launch. AMD EPYC Venice "Zen 6" & Instinct MI400 AI Accelerator Duo Arriving In 2026, Confirmed By CEO Lisa Su As Red Team Posts 36% Revenue Increase In Q3 2025 AMD has announced its Q3 2025 earnings and achieved a record revenue of $9.2 billion, up 36% from the previous year and a 20% increase from the previous quarter. Following is a breakdown of each of their market segment: During the earnings call, AMD's […]

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It's been three years since the AMD AM5 motherboard platform and the 600-series motherboards launched. Since its launch, the platform has seen the launch of several CPUs in the Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 families. While the 600-series motherboards provide great features & compatibility with newer Zen 5 CPUs, motherboard makers are always looking to enhance user experiences through the latest technologies, so AMD has introduced a new chipset line called the 800-series. Now, AMD has introduced both X870 and B850 series chipsets for high-end and mainstream AM5 motherboards. Both of these chips provide brand-new designs and brand-new […]

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SK hynix has revealed its next-generation technology roadmap, listing HBM5, GDDR7-next, DDR6 & 400+Layer 4D NAND beyond 2029. SK hynix Reveals Its Next-Gen DRAM/NAND Roadmap: HBM5, GDDR7-Next, LPDDR6, & Gen7 SSDs In 2029-2031 Timeframe At the SK AI Summit 2025, SK hynix revealed its next-gen DRAM memory and NAND flash product roadmap while talking about several next-gen technologies, such as custom HBM, HBF, and AI-optimized products. SK AI Summit 2025 - DRAM & NAND Roadmap 2026-2028 Starting with the roadmap, SK hynix has two timeframes: the first covers 2026 to 2028, and the other covers 2029 to 2031. For both […]

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Gigabyte's in-house overclocker, Hicookie, has once again set a new DDR5 memory world record on the Z890 AORUS Tacyhon ICE. Gigabyte Achieves Top 3 DDR5 Memory OC World Record Positions With Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE Motherboard DDR5 memory world record continues coming in, and it looks like Gigabyte is leading the race with the top 3 positions currently held by the motherboard maker & its OC-ready motherboard, the Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE. Just last month, the motherboard broke past the 13,000 MT/s DDR5 frequency barrier, and continues to push that record spree further. The latest DDR5 memory frequency record comes […]

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AMD has confirmed continued driver support for its older Radeon GPUs based on the RDNA 1 & RDNA 2 architecture in a new statement. AMD Clears Up The Confusion Surrounding Radeon GPU Driver Support: Confirms RDNA 1 & RDNA 2 To Receive New Game Support & Optimizations The last few days haven't been great for AMD's Radeon team due to miscommunication with their users in the recent Adrenalin 25.10.2 driver release. The driver's changelog mentioned that the older RDNA 1 & RDNA 2 GPUs will be moved to a separate branch, and the respective Radeon RX 5000 & RX 6000 […]

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MSI's B760MPOWER motherboard has leaked out, featuring a cost-effective design with BCLK OC & faster DDR5 memory support. MSI B760MPOWER Motherboard To Feature BCLK Generator & Strong DDR5 OC Capabilities Last year, MSI resurrected its MPOWER series, which is renowned for its strong OC features. The first to hit retail was the Z790MPOWER, a cost-effective Z790 mATX offering with 8000+ MT/s memory support and an external BLCK generator. This year, MSI launched its first MPOWER motherboard for AMD platforms, the B850MPOWER. Now, it looks like MSI is once again preparing another motherboard for the LGA 1700 CPU series. The new […]

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AMD's top RDNA 4 GPUs, the Radeon RX 9070 XT & the RX 9070, are now available at MSRPs of $599 & $549 US at various retailers. Gamers Finally Have The Chance To Snag an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU at MSRP of $599, RX 9070 Also Available At $549 AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT & RX 9070 GPUs are two great GPUs with lots of memory, the new RDNA 4 GPU architecture, and supporting a great suite of technologies such as FSR 4. Although the MSRPs for both of these models were competitive, since launch, neither of the […]

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