Intel’s Panther Lake CPU lineup has leaked – Up to 16 cores with up to a 5.1 GHz boost Intel unveiled its upcoming Panther Lake series processors last month (see our in-depth analysis here), but didn’t reveal detailed information about specific SKUs. Now, thanks to Jaykihn, we have the maximum boost clock speeds and core configurations […]

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Valve adds display-off downloads to its Steam Deck handhelds As part of their latest round of beta and preview updates, Valve has added a new low-power display-off download mode to its Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED handhelds. This allows users to complete active game downloads in a low-power mode where the handheld’s display is […]

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It looks like AMD has three new Ryzen 9000 X3D Gaming CPUs in the works Benchmarks for a new Ryzen 9000 X3D CPU have been spotted, suggesting that AMD plans to rework much of its Ryzen 9000 series product line with gaming-oriented offerings. AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPUs have already leaked. […]

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AMD receives US approval to ship its Instinct MI308 GPUs to China AMD has confirmed that it has received “some” export licenses that will allow it to ship Instinct MI308 AI accelerators to China. As many are aware, exports of US-made AI accelerators to China are currently restricted. This prevents companies from shipping their strongest […]

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Nvidia’s new GeForce 581.80 WHQL driver cannot run several classic Forza games Gamers on the Nvidia GeForce Forum (via Videocardz) have reported issues running several classic Forza games using Nvidia’s newest “Game Ready” drivers. With Nvidia’s GeForce 581.80 and 581.57 drivers are unable to play Forza Motorsport 6 Apex, Forza Motorsport 7, and Forza Horizon […]

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Can you run it? Black Ops 7’s PC system requirements have arrived Activision has unveiled the PC system requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, showcasing the hardware that gamers will need to run the new shooter when it launches on November 14th. On PC, the game will be available through Battle.net, Steam, and […]

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AMD secures massive growth, with Ryzen and Radeon leading the charge AMD has unveiled its financial results for Q3 2025, reporting record quarterly revenue of $9.2 billion with a gross margin of 52%. This represents a 36% growth in revenue over Q3 2024. However, AMD notes that its quarterly revenue and forecast do not include […]

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Intel ARC is redefining value in the low-end GPU market Thanks to Overclockers UK’s Black Friday sale, Sparkle’s Intel ARC B570 Guardian Luna OC GPU is now available for a budget-friendly £149.99 in the UK. Better still, this GPU is now bundled with a free game thanks to the new “Intel Holiday Bundle”. With this […]

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PC Gamers can now play almost all PlayStation 2 games thanks to PCSX2 Emulation is a vital tool for game preservation, especially now that classic consoles like the PlayStation 2 are over 25 years old. Original hardware is becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially in fully working condition. This makes it challenging for gamers to […]

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Microsoft rolls out its Xbox Full Screen Experience to MSI Claw users through its Windows Insiders program The Xbox Full Screen Experience has started rolling out to more Windows-powered PC gaming handhelds. Starting today, MSI Claw users can access this new feature through the Windows Insider program. Until now, this feature has been available only […]

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Linux is gaining market share on Steam, and so is macOS Valve has released the October results of their Steam Hardware Survey, revealing that Linux now accounts for over 3% of all Steam users. This is the highest result that Linux has ever achieved, with the OS experiencing a 0.37% increase in its share over […]

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Adeia takes AMD to court over alleged patent violations The technology licensing company Adeia has filed two patent infringement lawsuits against AMD, alleging that AMD has infringed upon ten patents related to semiconductor technology. This includes seven patents covering hybrid bonding technology and three patents regarding process node technology. Adeia Inc. is widely considered a […]

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OpenAI signs a huge deal with Amazon to secure access to thousands of its Nvidia Blackwell-based EC2 UltraServers OpenAI has signed a new deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide them with “immediate and increasing” access to its Nvidia Blackwell-powered EC2 Ultraservers. This $38 billion deal grants OpenAI access to “hundreds of thousands” of […]

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PCB leaks for Intel’s cancelled BMG-G10 X3 graphics card Intel’s Battlemage GPUs have had an undeniable impact on the lower end of the GPU market. With their B570 and B580 GPUs, Intel has delivered strong performance and ample VRAM to sub-£250 GPU purchasers. When it comes to VRAM, Intel are uncontested in this space. AMD […]

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DDR5 memory prices reach crazy new highs due to DRAM shortages DRAM pricing is soaring, and we all know what to blame. AI! The spike in AI infrastructure spending has led to a squeeze in DRAM supply, to the extent that Samsung has reportedly stopped giving customers contract prices for its DDR5 DRAM. These contracts would guarantee stable […]

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Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11’s infamous “update and shutdown” bug It’s official: Microsoft has finally fixed the “update and shutdown” bug that has plagued Windows 10 and 11 users for a decade. With its optional “KB5067036” update for Windows 11, Microsoft has finally acknowledged the longstanding bug and has issued a fix. Until now, many […]

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AMD promises continued support for its older RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards following backlash AMD has released a new blog post titled “Continued Support for Every Radeon Gamer”, which promises continued support for its RDNA and RDNA 2-based graphics cards. This post was made to “clear up the confusion” regarding future RX 5000 […]

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AMD clarifies RDNA/RDNA 2 “Maintenance mode” meaning, confirms that some optimisations will be delivered AMD has issued a new statement to clarify its support plans for RDNA and RDNA 2-based graphics cards, confirming that they are part of AMD’s “maintenance mode branch”. This follows a backlash against AMD over the idea that RDNA 2 GPUs […]

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AMD corrects mistake in its driver release notes – USB-C power remains active on Radeon RX 7900 series GPUs AMD has corrected an error in its AMD Software 25.10.2 release notes, which stated that USB-C power delivery would be disabled on AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX graphics cards. They confirmed that […]

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Thermal Grizzly’s new WireView Pro II is now available to pre-order – Safer 12V-2×6 power! Thermal Grizzly has just opened pre-orders for their new WireView Pro II 12V-2×6/12VHPWR monitoring tool. This tool provides data analytics for users of 16-pin 12VHPWR and 12V-2×6 power connectors. Additionally, it adds new safety features that should prevent “cable melting” […]

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AMD confirms that its older RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs are now in “maintenance mode” In a new statement to PC Games Hardware, AMD has confirmed that its older RX 6000 and RX 5000 series GPUs will no longer be receiving “game optimisations”. AMD’s RDNA and RDNA 2 graphics cards are now in “maintenance […]

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Here’s what your PC needs to run Resident Evil Requiem Capcom has officially released their PC system requirements for Resident Evil Requiem, which will be arriving on Steam on February 27th 2026. On Steam, Capcom has confirmed that the game will utilise Denuvo’s Anti-Tamper Technology. Furthermore, the game will support Steam Family Sharing. Requiem’s PC […]

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Sapphire is using the power of Ryzen to fuel its new Edge AI Mini PCs Sapphire has just launched a new range of EDGE AI mini PCs, delivering compact performance with AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series processors. These mini PCs support up to 96GB of DDR5 memory onboard and can feature up to 12 CPU […]

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AMD appears to have axed “New Game Support” for its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs Based on the release notes for AMD’s new AMD Software 25.10.2 driver, the company has dropped “New Game Support” and “Expanded Vulkan Extension” support for its older RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards. This means that users of […]

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AMD confirms the leaked codename for Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs—Are all the leaks true? At the Open Compute Project Global Summit, AMD confirmed the codename for its next-generation Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs. AMD’s Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs are “Medusa”, a name that has long been discussed by hardware enthusiasts thanks to prior leaks. This seemingly […]

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Huge Microsoft outage takes down Xbox, Minecraft and more Microsoft Azure has experienced a major outage, taking down internet services both inside and outside of the company. DownDetector is seeing a major spike in outage reports for Microsoft services, including Minecraft, Xbox, Microsoft Outlook, Office 365, Teams, and more. There are also outage complaints for […]

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Nvidia’s market cap is now higher than the GDP of almost all countries on earth It’s official, Nvidia has become with world’s first $5 trillion company. The company’s market cap is now higher than the GDP of almost every country on earth, with the United States of America and China being the only exceptions. This […]

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