The limited-edition NVIDIA RTX 5090 is not just expensive; users will also need to be lucky enough to buy it by winning the lottery in some regions. MSI RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z is Only Available via Lottery System in Taiwan; Only 100 Units Allocated to the Country Regular GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs are already way above their MSRPs, but if you had your eyes on the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z limited edition, then you won't just have to pay a hefty $5200+ for the GPU, but also have to participate in a lottery system if you […]

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After ASRock, ASUS also released its latest BIOS update with the latest AGESA firmware. However, it's still in the Beta version. ASUS Rolls Out BIOS Update for AM5 800-Series Motherboards with AMD AGESA 1.3.0.0a Firmware It's clear that major motherboard vendors are well aware of Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on 800-series motherboards. It wasn't just ASRock, which acknowledged the CPU failures on its AM5 motherboards, but recently, ASUS also released a statement considering the dead CPU reports that have been emerging for a long time. Similar to ASRock, ASUS also announced that it is working closely with AMD to investigate […]

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Two more affordable IPS gaming monitors from AOC have arrived, featuring satisfactory specifications and features for the masses. AOC Debuts 260 Hz 24-inch and 27-inch Fast IPS Gaming Monitors With NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatibility AOC is back with two more affordable gaming monitors. The company keeps releasing budget monitors quite frequently, and these are mostly IPS and VA displays specially designed for gamers on a budget. The two new gaming monitors launched today are 24-inch and 27-inch 1080p gaming displays that utilize Fast IPS panels to deliver good visual quality alongside fast response. 260 Hz and 0.3 ms MPRT used to […]

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The most powerful AYANEO gaming handheld will be available in various configurations and will cost $3,499 for a 128 GB, 2 TB configuration under the Early Bird Offer. AYANEO Starts Indiegogo Campaign for 9-inch OLED NEXT 2 Handheld, Powered by Ryzen AI Max 385/Max+ 395 and Available in Various Configurations AYANEO has finally announced the official price for its upcoming and most powerful gaming handheld called NEXT 2. It was announced last year, but the company was quite slow in announcing its specs, let alone launching it. NEXT 2 was teased as the most powerful gaming handheld with an "Exclusive" […]

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The new Mini PC looks like a small version of the PlayStation 5 console, but it is much more powerful when it comes to performance. Minisforum Launches AtomMan G1 Pro Mini PC for Gamers and Creators, Delivering up to 245W of Power to the CPU-GPU Combo Popular mini PC maker Minisforum has launched a new powerful mini PC that looks like a PlayStation 5 console, but it's much more compact than the latter. Measuring just 3.8L, the AtomMan G1 Pro is a compact powerhouse that caters to the demands of gamers and content creators. AtomMan G1 Pro uses a while […]

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The new device can manage the load distribution to protect the 16-pin power connector, which is prone to melting. Aqua Computer Launches Ampinel at 100 Euros, Aimed to Mitigate the Notorious 16-pin GPU Power Connector Melting We now have a couple of devices to mitigate the connector melting issues on the GPUs, equipped with 16-pin power connectors. The latest one is called "Ampinel", launched by Aqua Computer, which was originally planned for a November 2025 launch. After some delay, the company has finally launched the device that aims to protect the 16-pin power connector (12V-2x6) from melting. Aqua Computer says […]

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As per Colorful, the new X3D AI Turbo feature can deliver a noticeable boost in gaming performance when users use Ryzen X3D chips. Colorful Announces X3D AI Turbo Mode, Delivering Nearly 8% Higher Average and 16% Higher 1% Low FPS on CVN 800-Series ARK Motherboards With the launch of Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a new gaming benchmark has been set, and motherboard makers are now designing special features to squeeze more performance out of the chip. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains a competitive CPU that delivers nearly identical gaming performance to the 9850X3D, and considering millions of users already have 9800X3D […]

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As promised, ASRock has started rolling out the latest BIOS for improving overall system stability on its AM5 motherboards. ASRock Rolls Out Beta BIOS Version 4.0.7.AS01 on 600 and 800-Series Motherboards; Aims at Resolving Boot Failure and Optimizing Memory Compatibility ASRock has started rolling out new BIOS updates for several of its AM5 motherboards as promised in a recent statement. After acknowledging Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on its AM5 motherboards, the company said it has started investigating the issues alongside AMD to mitigate CPU failures. We have been seeing numerous CPU failure reports surfacing almost daily, and sometimes as many […]

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There's probably nothing that stops AMD from releasing FSR 4 for non-RDNA 4 GPUs, but it just keeps avoiding it. AMD Says "No Updates to Share at This Time" in Response to Whether it Will Release FSR 4 for Previous-Gen RDNA GPUs It has been proven multiple times that AMD's latest FSR 4 upscaler works on older RDNA GPUs such as RDNA 2 and RDNA 3. This isn't something new, as we have been seeing users finding workarounds to turn on FSR 4 on RX 6000 and RX 7000 GPUs using the leaked files. When AMD accidentally released the INT8 […]

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The AM4 platform has been constantly dominating in the mainstream market, and despite AM5 being the most popular platform, AM4 still has the best-selling chipsets. AMD B550 Chipset Motherboards Remain the Best-Selling Motherboards in NA and EU Regions It doesn't surprise us to see AM4 making a comeback since the eye-watering DDR5 RAM prices and expensive AM5/LGA 1851 platform have made building a decently fast computer insanely difficult. While DDR4 prices have been rapidly increasing at almost the same rate as DDR5 RAM kits, the overall cost for DDR4 platforms is still comparatively lower than DDR5 platforms due to several […]

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If you want to risk frying your GPU, you may try the newly leaked 1000 Watt BIOS, specifically designed for the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z. RTX 5090 Lightning Z 1000W BIOS Uploaded on Techpowerup Database, Allowing Users to Flash it on Different RTX 5090 Models from Non-MSI Vendors If the 800W leaked BIOS wasn't enough, users can now download the 1000W BIOS file from TechPowerUp for their GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. NVIDIA RTX 5090, which is usually capped at 600W, can now pull significantly higher power using the latest BIOSes, which are specifically made for the latest MSI GeForce […]

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Three SKUs from the Refresh lineup will have their reviews published officially next month, while the whereabouts of one SKU remain unknown. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K/KF SKUs Review Embargo Reportedly Lifts on March 23; Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Reportedly Gets Cancelled Intel has yet to announce Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, and despite seeing numerous leaks, we don't have a specific date from the company when we can expect these chips in the market. However, given that some motherboard vendors have started preparing their new BIOS updates to support Arrow Lake Refresh, including […]

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The most powerful GeForce RTX 5090 ever produced will cost over $5000, and users have to particitipate into lottery to win the chance to "purchase" the card. MSI Announces One-Day Lottery Event for GeForce RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z, The Enthusiast-Grade RTX 5090 Rated At Up To 2500W Since the unveiling of the card at CES, we have been wondering how much it costs. The answer is out, and as expected, it costs more than what we expected. The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z is probably the most insane RTX 5090 ever produced, and with a max TDP […]

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This is perhaps one of the wildest damage we have seen so far on the RTX 40 series GPUs, but the user is unsure whether MSI will honor the warranty Redditor Reports a Massive Power Short in the VRM Section that Left the RTX 4080 Super With a Hole in the PCB We've all seen a horrible 16-pin power connector burn on GPUs, and even a capacitor pop on GPUs, but this failure seems so insane that it literally blew a hole in the PCB. Redditor u/TwistedCollossus reports that his RTX 4080 Super card died due to a short circuit. […]

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Despite numerous CPU failures, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D RMA rate is roughly on par with other Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Out of 40,000 Units Shipped on Mindfactory, Only 0.71% Ryzen 7 9800X3D Boxed CPUs Were RMA'd; Intel Core i9 14900K is Still One of the Most Failed CPUs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D failure reports have definitely caused some panic in the community, as we see users reporting dead CPUs very frequently. While AMD and its motherboard board partners have claimed that they have been investigating the failure issues, the 9800X3D isn't the only one that suffers from such failures. In fact, […]

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If the report is true, then we will have to wait a few more months before seeing the next-gen gaming handhelds powered by newer Intel chips. Intel Reportedly Delays Panther Lake for Gaming Handhelds to Q2 2026; Two SKUs with 12 and 10 Xe3 Cores Supposedly in the Making Not long ago, Intel's VP and GM, Robert Hallock, confirmed that dedicated Panther Lake SoCs for gaming handhelds will be released this year. While Robert didn't share any details on the launch, the prominent leaker "Golden Pig Upgrade" suggested the launch at the end of Q1 2026. The leaker said in […]

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The company has started investigations to mitigate Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on AMD AM5 motherboards. ASRock Starts Internal Reviews and "Rigorous" Verifications for Ryzen 9000; BIOS Optimizations are Also Being Carried Out If you have been reading our reports on Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, you might be aware that most deaths happened on ASRock motherboards. While 800 series motherboards remain the number one killer of Ryzen 9000 CPUs, some reports have also surfaced on the 600 series motherboards. Ryzen 9000 CPU failures aren't uncommon, and it's not just limited to ASRock motherboards, but in comparison with other vendors, ASRock's AM5 […]

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Despite no official driver that supports Intel MFG on the Alchemist series, this user was able to turn it on using a quick copy-and-paste method. YouTuber Enables Intel Multi-Frame Generation on Arc A380 Using Simple Driver Modification; Unlocks Triple-Digit Frame Rates in Cyberpunk 2077 Intel's new XeSS3 Multi-Frame Generation feature has been announced for all the Arc GPUs, including the first generation of Arc graphics. However, the official driver for the older hardware hasn't been rolled out yet. It's a similar story for the Arc B series, which will soon get the XeSS 3 MFG support, but right now, users […]

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Valve's new console is on track, according to AMD, and it should start shipping early this year. AMD Says Valve is on "Track" and Will Start Shipping Steam Machine in Early 2026; Also Confirms Microsoft's Next-Gen Xbox is on Track for 2027 Launch AMD itself has confirmed that Valve's next-gen gaming console will start shipping this year. In the Q4 2025 Earnings Call, AMD's CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, stated that Valve is on track to start shipping the Steam Machine in early 2026. We know from earlier reports that Valve is reportedly launching the Steam Machine in 2026, and while […]

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Excellent deals do exist, but they are rarer than a 32 GB DDR5 kit selling for less than $300. User Manages to Snag GeForce RTX 5090 for Just $899, While Another Receives RTX 5080 for Just $562 We rarely see GPUs available at their official MSRP, let alone below it. It took a long time for the GPU market to stabilize, but the worsening DRAM supply just spiked prices higher than they had been. Occassionally, we see users snagging GPUs at lower prices on deals, but two users were extremely lucky to grab them for almost half their prices. The […]

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This is one of the cheapest OLED Android gaming handhelds on the market, powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor. MANGMI Launches Pocket Max OLED Gaming Handheld at Just $199 as Super Early Bird Price Popular handheld maker, MANGMI, has announced its latest Android gaming handheld called Pocket Max, bringing the power of the Snapdragon 865 processor and Adreno 650 GPU for a smooth gaming experience. It's the second Android handheld device from the company that delivers significantly superior specs out of the box, including the internal hardware and screen, which makes Pocket Max a powerful Android handheld for enthusiasts. While […]

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Just like NVIDIA, AMD is expected to prioritize 8 GB Radeon GPUs, including SKUs from the previous generation. AMD to Focus More on 8 GB GPUs, Including RX 9060 XT and RX 7650 GRE, While AICs Plan to Carry Out a Second Price Hike Soon AMD GPUs are about to get more expensive as its board partners are planning to implement a second price hike very soon. We reported on this yesterday that AMD's board partners have already implemented a price hike of nearly 5-10% in January, and are expected to hike the prices a second time this month or […]

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Upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs have been listed on a few European retailers, and it appears that Intel has maintained the same pricing as their predecessors. Intel Core Ultra 5 250K/KF Plus and Ultra 7 270K Plus Listed on Retailers Ahead of Official Launch While we await Intel's announcement on upcoming Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, some retailers have already gotten their hands on these SKUs. It appears that the CPU launch is quite close, and according to the listings, the processors should cost no more than their predecessors from the current Arrow Lake series. The listings were spotted by […]

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While the entire RTX 50 series has soared in popularity, the RTX 5060 is climbing faster, followed by the GeForce RTX 5070. Steam Hardware Survey for January 2026 Reveals the GeForce RTX 5060 Saw a 40% Increase in Popularity, While RTX 5070 Saw a 19% Jump Month Over Month It's no coincidence that the budget RTX 50-series GPUs are now being adopted faster than ever. Blame the current market, which is forcing gamers to buy GPUs at significantly higher prices. NVIDIA and AMD have been making new supply strategies for their latest-gen GPUs, and this is resulting in much higher […]

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