The connector melting just doesn't stop, but thankfully, the GPU is still fine. However, he can't play games on it now. Second Case of 16-pin Connector Melting on Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+ Reported; GPU Turns on Fine, But Doesn't Play Games There haven't been a lot of 16-pin connector melting cases, but the reports of melting connectors on RX 9070 XT have started increasing as well. Fortunately, there are only two models of Radeon RX 9070 XT that ship with this connector: the ASRock RX 9070 XT Taichi and the Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+. Even though the GPU […]

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This isn't something we expected, but AMD is back with a new statement, claiming that it won't be ending the game/features support for the RX 5000 and RX 6000 GPUs. AMD Rolls Back its Decision to End the New Features and Game Optimizations Support for RDNA 1/2; Also, Refutes The RX 7900 XTX USB-C PD Reports AMD's exclusion of the RX 5000 and RX 6000 series GPUs from its latest game optimization and features support resulted in a backlash. It's obvious since anybody who owns these GPUs, particularly those who bought them in the last 2-3 years, wouldn't want to […]

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There have been lots of rumors and leaks around the flagship Battlemage discrete GPU, and this one, too, indicates that Intel has prepared one. Engineering Graphics Driver INF File Reveals BMG-G31 to be Utilized in Three Pro and One Consumer GPU Variant, Hinting at Arc B770 There's no doubt that Intel has prepared the Xe2, Battlemage-based BMG-G31 chip, which has been spotted multiple times online. Last month, we saw the BMG-G31 in a Linux boot log, which revealed that the GPU will boast 16 GB of VRAM, and was likely about the Arc B770. Another leak today confirms the same, […]

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The solution to improved cooling performance over time for AIOs is finally here, and it just requires a flux filter to ensure no residue goes inside the CPU block. Valkyrie Introduces Flux Filter on Radiator, Reducing Clogging of Microfins in CPU Cold Plate for Excellent Cooling Performance for Longer Duration AIOs have a problem of performance degradation, and in a few years, you will see almost all AIOs struggling to retain the same cooling performance. This is due to the manufacturing flux residue, which starts to break off and travel through the loop, eventually finding its way to the microfins […]

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The first and second-gen RDNA lineups are being ditched so quickly, and as per the company's latest statement, these will only receive critical updates. AMD Confirms End of Game Optimization and Feature Updates for Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 Series AMD's first RDNA GPU series, aka Radeon RX 5000, is hardly 6 years old, and if you think it is too early to see a drop in official optimization and feature updates, then we have the same news for RX 6000 GPU owners. If you checked the latest release notes for AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2, which officially adds […]

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The new memory optimization features apparently improve gaming performance on Ryzen 9000-based systems using Colorful's AM5 motherboards. Colorful Intros "Low Latency" and "High Performance" Memory Modes for its 600 and 800 Series Motherboards Chinese hardware maker, Colorful, has today introduced two new memory-related features for its AM5 motherboards, which can supposedly deliver superior performance in apps and games by reducing the memory latency. Colorful says that since Ryzen 9000 series CPUs have a high memory latency, the new Colorful motherboard memory features can reduce it to optimize performance. Colorful released the "Low Latency" and "High Performance" modes on some of […]

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Both companies are aiming for ultra-power-efficient displays that can save significant battery life on laptops. Intel and BOE Announce New AI Energy-Saving Techniques for Laptops, Which Will Adjust Display Refresh Rate According to the Content Last year, BOE, a Chinese display-panel manufacturer, unveiled its Winning Display 1Hz technology that can reduce power consumption by 65%. Today, Intel officially announced its partnership with BOE to deploy the 1Hz Refresh Rate technology and two more efficiency-enhancing features for the laptops, which are aimed at improving the battery life significantly. Intel says that these AI-based technologies will intelligently balance the energy efficiency with […]

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With the memory diagnostic scan, users will be able to know if the crash was due to memory-related issues, helping in troubleshooting the root cause of sudden crashes. Microsoft Introduces Memory Diagnostics at Windows 11 Reboot to Detect and Mitigate Memory Bugs Causing BSOD and Sudden Restarts Windows crashes can be unexpected and sudden at times, and it isn't always possible to understand the exact cause of these issues. Memory-related crashes and BSODs (Blue Screen of Death) are pretty common, but they can be due to various factors, such as memory instability, faulty RAM, mismatched memory modules, incorrect XMP/EXPO overclocking, […]

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Black Friday deals may be a few weeks away from now, but the discount spree has already started. If you were already planning to buy a GPU for your gaming PC, it's one of the best times to get one. From AMD RDNA 4 to NVIDIA's Blackwell cards, we have listed the best RX 9000 and NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPU deals in this post. We will keep updating it from time to time so that you never miss a GPU deal this season. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Deals NVIDIA's latest Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 cards are excellent if […]

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This is another cheap OLED 1440p gaming monitor, which boasts up to 280Hz refresh rate and uses LG's latest LG Tandem OLED panel. KTC Unveils G27P6M OLED 280Hz@1440p Gaming Monitor With LG Primary RGB Tandem OLED; Official Price $422, but Limited Time Deal Price is $281 Looks like Lenovo isn't the only one that is willing to offer its OLED gaming monitors at the cheapest price. KTC, a popular Chinese monitor maker, joined the race and has unveiled its latest offering called G27P6M, which is based on LG's Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel. The monitor launched recently, offering competitive specifications, […]

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SK Hynix has reportedly prepared several new DDR5 chips that can achieve a native speed of 7200 MT/s, as spotted on a popular e-commerce platform. Three More SK Hynix Memory Chips Get Prepared, Offering 7200 MT/s Speed; SK Hynix Reportedly Prepares 2 Gb and 4 Gb Chips as Well Last week, we reported that SK Hynix is preparing 3 Gb (Gigabit) DDR5 A-Die chips, which are rated for 7200 MT/s, above the current JEDEC standard of 6400 MT/s. It appears that SK Hynix isn't just limiting itself to A-Die 3 Gb chips, but has also silently prepared three more dies, […]

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After Team Group, now Corsair also claims to have reached 14,900 MB/s of read speeds on its latest PCIe 5.0 SSD. CORSAIR Launches MP700 PRO XT and Compact 2242 Form Factor MP700 MICRO PCIe 5.0 SSDs with Blazing Fast Read/Write Speeds One of the leading hardware and peripheral manufacturers, CORSAIR, has released its two new high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSDs for enthusiasts, offering the best-in-class performance for PC builders. The first SSD is the MP700 PRO XT, which is its flagship offering, delivering up to 14,900 MB/s of sequential Read speeds and up to 14,500 MB/s of sequential Write speeds. If […]

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The latest AIO cooler from Thermaltake will work with Intel's upcoming LGA 1954 platform, as spotted on the official website. Thermaltake Lists LGA 1954 as a Compatible Socket for MINECUBE 360 Ultra ARGB Sync AIO Cooler, Confirming Support for Intel Nova Lake Popular cooler and PC case maker, Thermaltake, has officially listed the Intel LGA 1954 socket as a compatible platform for one of its latest AIO coolers. Thermaltake's MINECUBE 360 Ultra ARGB Sync, which was showcased at Computex this year, lists the LGA 1954 on its compatibility list, which confirms that the cooler won't just be compatible with the […]

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The Pro 27Q-10 is probably the cheapest QHD OLED gaming monitor available on the market and is currently available for just 2,399 Yuan in China. Lenovo Debuts Legion Pro Series OLED Monitors, Starting at $337; Available in Both 2K and 4K Variants with Up To 280Hz Refresh Rate Competition in the OLED display category is getting aggressive, and while we already have some QHD OLED gaming monitors available for as low as $450-$500, Lenovo just brought the price to under $350. Lenovo is the most popular PC brand on earth, isn't just involved in desktops and laptops; it is also […]

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The INSPIRE series RTX 5050 is probably the smallest RTX 5050 editions, which offer a single fan design and weigh just 551 grams. MSI Launches Small Form-Factor RTX 5050 INSPIRE ITX and OC GPUs, Boasting Dual-Slot Thickness MSI has officially launched two new GeForce RTX 5050 cards in the INSPIRE series. These are probably the smallest RTX 5050 cards on the market, boasting a dual-slot design and a single-fan cooler to ensure compatibility with very small ITX cases. Apart from MSI, PNY also has a similarly compact GeForce RTX 5050, which measures just 147mm. The INSPIRE ITX RTX 5050 cards […]

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The popular PS3 emulator has updated its latest GPU recommendation list to AMD's RDNA and NVIDIA's Turing series. RPCS3 Announces Updated GPU Requirements for the Emulator; Recommends At Least AMD RX 5000 or NVIDIA RTX 2000 Series RPCS3 has just announced the new recommended GPU requirements for its popular PS3 emulator, which comes as a result of major GPU manufacturers ending support for some of its older generation GPU series. RPCS3 announced on X that it no longer "recommends" the AMD RX 400 and NVIDIA GTX 900 series GPUs as the recommended GPUs. The newer GPU recommendations now start with […]

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So, I stumbled upon this interesting portable monitor, which is unusually large to be called "portable", but considering there are users who would want something that can be useful for both travel and regular use, the UMax 24 looked interesting. I have reviewed a few UPERFECT portable monitors, including the Dual-Stack UStation Delta Max, which is one of the best options for work and gaming. However, UMax's big 24.5-inch screen size makes it an interesting option for daily usage if you are considering a versatile option for your desktop and travel. Personally, I wanted to see if I could replace […]

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The GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU reached the performance level of RTX 5090 with a simple shunt mod, which unlocked the GPU's full potential. Redditor Unlocks RTX 4090 Laptop GPU's Potential by Adding 1m Ohm Resistor to Allow Higher Power Draw; Results in Performance Boost in Double Digits Shunt modding is a common way of unlocking a GPU's potential, which essentially allows the GPU to draw more power for achieving higher scores. A shunt resistor is used by the GPU's power management controller that measures current flow, and one can trick the GPU by adding it in the circuit to […]

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AMD is once again back with renamed processors from the Zen 2 and Zen 3+ families in the form of Ryzen 10 and Ryzen 100 series. AMD Silently Releases Zen 3+ Based "Rembrandt" Ryzen 100 and Zen 2-Based "Mendocino" Ryzen 10 Series With Specs Almost Identical to Original SKUs Launching refresh CPUs is a usual routine for both AMD and Intel, but if you have been seeing how they have been doing it for a while, it's clear that "performance" isn't their actual intention behind every refresh chip. A few months ago, Intel launched Core 5 120 and 120F processors, […]

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A lot of enthusiasts may not be thinking twice when it comes to achieving the highest possible frame rates, and this is why the Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains the top seller on most retailers. The processor launched last year, roughly one and a half years after the 7800X3D hit the retail shelves, and you may have already seen its terrific gaming performance, taking the "best gaming CPU" title from the 7800X3D. With newer architecture and crucial changes in the die design, the Ryzen 9800X3D always tops the charts, no matter what game benchmarks you look at. However, the Ryzen 7 […]

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The GPU repair specialist, Northridge Fix, wasn't able to fix an RTX 5090 FE as there are 'too many' bits and pieces on the design, and there are no replacement parts available. Northridge Fix Advises People Not to Buy NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition due to Fragile Connector on PCB Who would have thought that the 16-pin power connector isn't the only bad thing on NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs? Guess we have just found that the inherent design of NVIDIA's flagship Founders Edition card is so flawed that it shouldn't be opened at all. Well, it's surprising to […]

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Looks like AMD won't discontinue the Zen 4 lineup any time soon and is keen to bring more X3D chips for the budget segment. Ryzen 5 7500X3D Spotted on a UK Distributor; Will AMD Launch Worldwide at CES? The Zen 4 lineup just got another addition as the prominent leaker @momomo_us spotted a new Ryzen 7000X3D CPU on a UK distributor called West Coast. The CPU page reveals a new SKU model name and a new product code, suggesting that AMD is going to expand the Ryzen 7000 lineup even further. As you can see from the screenshot, it's the […]

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The recently leaked new SKUs in the Ryzen 9000 lineup are expected to launch at CES 2026, which will include both X3D and Zen 5 APUs. Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, and Ryzen 9000G APUs are Reportedly Launching at CES Next Year It appears that the arrival of more X3D CPUs is likely, as one of our sources has informed us that AMD will release two new Ryzen 9000X3D chips in a few months. A few days ago, we reported that AMD is rumoredly preparing Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Ryzen 7 9850X3D processors, which will offer different specs/configurations compared […]

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The 8 GB edition of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is performing poorly, due to which NVIDIA is instructing its board partners to control its supply. NVIDIA Shifts Focus to 16 GB Version of RTX 5060 Ti Since 8 GB Edition is Not Selling Well; Instructs AICs to Control Supply A leaker on Board Channels informed that NVIDIA has been taking some strategic steps in order to manage its RTX 5060 Ti inventory, as there has been a huge difference in the demand of the 16 GB and 8 GB editions. Since the 8 GB RTX 5060 Ti has been […]

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The preparation for the successor to the Blackwell series has already begun. The latest patches reveal NVIDIA's transition to Boot42 support for next-gen GPUs. NVIDIA Nova Kernel Graphics Driver Patches Confirm Next-Gen GPUs Will Rely Solely on Boot42 as Boot0 Gets Phased Out NVIDIA usually handles architecture identification through registers such as Boot0, which has been used for the Blackwell cards, but a new Boot42 identification logic has just appeared on NVIDIA's Nova graphics drivers, which suggests that NVIDIA could be moving away from Boot0. Also, there is an explicit indication that NVIDIA has started the preparation of "next-gen" GPUs, […]

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This is the fastest gaming monitor yet, boasting dual modes using LG's primary RGB Tandem-based OLED panel to feature up to 720 Hz refresh rate. ASUS to Launch ASUS ROG Super Kill 27 Pro PG27AQWP-W, Featuring 540Hz@1440p and 720Hz@720p Modes Using LG Primary RGB Tandem OLED Roughly two months ago, LG unveiled its 4th-generation OLED, also known as the Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, which utilizes four layers of Green, Blue, and Red OLED panels instead of just three, as seen in the 3rd-generation OLED technology. It also showcased its first 720Hz OLED display at the event, which is now […]

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The latest Linux patches reveal that the Xe3P graphics is tied to Nova Lake, Intel's next-gen CPU family for desktop and mobile. Intel Xe3P GPU Support Added in Linux and Mesa; Will be Integrated on Nova Lake, But Will Have Limited Ray-Tracing Support Across Models Intel has begun its work on adding support for its "Xe3P" graphics architecture, which it announced alongside Xe3 recently. While the Intel Xe3 is confirmed for the Panther Lake series, the Xe3P was officially mentioned only for the Crescent Island data center GPU. However, the latest Linux Kernel patches confirm that Xe3P will be tied […]

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Panther Lake's budget offering was benchmarked on Geekbench, showcasing its iGPU's prowess, which is roughly on the same level as AMD Radeon 880M. 12-Core Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Panther Lake CPU to Feature Arc B370 iGPU; Scores 39,406 Points in Geekbench Vulkan Test Since Intel Panther Lake is expected to launch in a few months, we are witnessing benchmark leaks more frequently. The latest one is the Core Ultra 5 338H, which is one of the slowest in the PTL-H series, and was spotted on Geekbench, confirming the specifications. The results page reveal that the Ultra 5 338H boasts […]

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