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Today β€” 3 May 2026Main stream

ASUS ROG Equalizer Performs Worse Than Standard 12V-2Γ—6 Connectors, Der8auer Finds 4A Imbalance Between Pins On RTX 5090

3 May 2026 at 15:18

A WireView PRO II device displays current readings in amps, while a person holds a braided power cable with visible connectors.

The ROG Equalizer doesn't work as advertised as discovered by Der8auer in his latest demonstration. ROG Equalizer 12V-2x6 Cable Shows Large Current Imbalance On WireView Pro II While Removing the Bridge Improves Balancing It appears that ASUS's recently released ROG Equalizer 12V-2x6 cable might not be the solution for proper load balancing. ASUS explicitly advertised the ROG Equalizer cable as a component that does better load balancing than regular 12V-2x6 cables, but the testing by popular German YouTuber Der8auer reveals something interesting. Der8auer has made two videos on the connector, but his latest video finds out what makes the ROG […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/asus-rog-equalizer-shows-significant-load-imbalance-across-pins/

Uperfect UFree V Review: A Wireless β€œTrue” Portable Monitor With Incredible Compatibility And Versatility

3 May 2026 at 00:31

A portable monitor with a black screen sits on a wooden table beside a compact, folding keyboard featuring an integrated trackpad.

After having reviewed several portable monitors from Uperfect, I got my hands on the UFree V, a new portable monitor which promises completely "wireless" operation. As soon as I read that, my interest sparked several folds since conventional portable monitors aren't "truly" portable, as you still have to power them using an outlet and connect them to a device. Portable monitors are usually much lighter and thinner than regular desktop monitors, but UFree V brings both a lighter and thinner build, alongside wireless operation. After having tested the UFree V, I have been eager to explain the pros and cons […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/review/uperfect-ufree-v-wireless-portable-monitor-review/

Yesterday β€” 2 May 2026Main stream

AMD Finally Cracks HDMI 2.1 On Linux After Years Of Forum Lockout, Thanks To Valve’s Quiet Push

2 May 2026 at 19:14

Tux, the Linux mascot, is next to the text 'HDMI 2.1' and an HDMI cable on a dynamic blue and red background.

AMD has taken a major step toward enabling native open-source HDMI 2.1 support on Linux by submitting new patches for its AMDGPU driver. AMD Moves Closer to Open-Source HDMI 2.1 Support on Linux With New AMDGPU FRL Patches It appears that the HDMI 2.1 support is finally arriving to Linux as AMD has submitted the new Fixed Rate Link (FRL) patches for its AMDGPU driver. This has been one of the longest-standing limitations that affected Radeon GPUs on the platform. There have been years of restrictions tied to the HDMI Forum (Org behind the HDMI standard) policies that prevented upstream […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/amd-finally-cracks-hdmi-2-1-on-linux-after-years-of-forum-lockout/

AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D Hits Its Lowest 2026 Price At $324, Undercutting The 9800X3D By $126 For Gamers

2 May 2026 at 18:33

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Available For Less Than $300 In China, B650 Motherboard Combo For $450 1

One of the best gaming processors has dropped to its lowest price in 2026, but it's a limited-time deal. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Drops to $324 on Amazon; The Best Gaming Processor for Sub-$350 Price Tag Not just Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the launch of newer and faster processors has resulted in price drops across various Ryzen chips, including previous-gen CPUs. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still one of the best gaming chips that trades blows with Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but is significantly cheaper right now. While the processor launched at a hefty price tag of $350, it got discounts after […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-hits-its-lowest-2026-price-at-324/

User Walks Out From Walmart With A Ryzen 7 7800X3D And 7600X For Just $220

2 May 2026 at 18:13

A store display shows the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU with a 'Rollback' sign and a reduced price of $145 from $359, alongside boxed units in a shopping bag.

You don't see these deals everyday, and this is one of the craziest ones we have seen so far for the AM5 platform. Redditor Grabs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for Just $145 and Ryzen 5 7600X For Only $75 From Local Walmart The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sells for around $350 on Amazon, which, even though it is significantly lower than its launch price, is still a hefty price tag for most. Being one of the best gaming processors, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sees huge demand, which is why users are willing to pay over $300 for this chip. However, […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/user-walks-out-from-walmart-with-a-ryzen-7-7800x3d-and-7600x-for-just-220/

LG Japan Drops Pre-Order Pricing For Its 5K2K UltraGear OLED, Slashing 21% Off The $2,099 Flagship Before Launch

2 May 2026 at 16:27

A curved LG UltraGear gaming monitor displays purple and blue light streaks with the LG logo, positioned above the word 'evo' in the illuminated background.

LG Japan has disclosed the official prices for its high-end OLED gaming monitors, as well as specifications on the official Japanese website. LG Japan Starts Taking Pre-Orders for UltraGear 45GX950B-B 5K OLED, Starting at $1,653 and 32GX870B-B at $1081 The LG UltraGear EVO lineup introduced at CES this year is now starting to hit shelves, at least in a few regions. While not available globally at the moment, LG Japan has started taking pre-orders for two models in the LG UltraGear EVO lineup. This includes the flagship 45-inch UltraGear EVO AI 5K2K 45GX950B-B gaming monitor, as well as the 32GX870B-B, […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/lg-japan-starts-taking-pre-orders-for-ultragear-45gx950b-b-and-32gx870b-b/

Before yesterdayMain stream

Microsoft Calls 16 GB RAM A Compromise And 32 GB The New β€œNo Worries” Standard

1 May 2026 at 18:46

A close-up of RGB-lit RAM sticks with a Windows logo inside a PC case, next to large illuminated text reading '32 GB'.

The bar has been raised and the 16 GB is no longer the "recommended" RAM capacity for PC gaming, at least as per Microsoft. Microsoft Recommends 32 GB for No-Compromise Gaming Experience; Calls 16 GB RAM as "Baseline" Nearly 10 years ago, 8 GB RAM would be sufficient for gaming systems, but as games, apps, and OS became more memory hungry, the bar was raised to 16 GB. 16 GB RAM is still a decent capacity for most gaming PCs, considering such systems don't have many problems with executing background tasks while more intensive tasks, such as games, are running […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/microsoft-calls-32-gb-the-new-no-worries-standard/

NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Crushes AMD FSR 4.1 In Blind Test, Winning Six Of Seven Games As Gamers Pick Team Green’s Upscaler

1 May 2026 at 16:42

A comparison image shows a character on horseback in a game landscape with text 'FSR 4.0 vs FSR 4.1 vs DLSS 4.5' highlighting visual differences.

A blind test was conducted by Computer Base, which revealed that gamers often prefer DLSS 4.5 image quality to be superior to FSR 4.1. Out of Seven Games, NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Wins Six Times in Blind Test Conducted by Computer Base, Suggesting Gamers Believe DLSS 4.5 is Superior to FSR 4.1 NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 is the leading upscaling technology from Team Green, while FSR 4.1 remains the flagship upscaler by Team Red. We have seen how incredibly powerful these upscaling technologies are in terms of visual quality. Unlike previous versions, both offer the best possible visuals through better sharpening, reduction […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/nvidia-dlss-4-5-crushes-amd-fsr-4-1-in-blind-test-winning-six-of-seven-games/

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