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RTX 5090D V2 might be canceled for China due to easing US restrictions

Jul 17, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

With relaxed US export restrictions, Nvidia might now be able to reintroduce the original RTX 5090 D in the Chinese market.

Easing US export restrictions is enabling AMD and Nvidia to restart shipments of their MI308 and H20 AI accelerators to China. Consequently, the future of Nvidia's forthcoming RTX 5090 D v2 is now in doubt. Nvidia might decide against launching its RTX 5090 D v2 graphics card, as the relaxed US export mandates could let Nvidia reintroduce its original RTX 5090 D graphics card. The RTX 5090 D v2 is a GPU designed to comply with the latest US export...

The best-selling retro computer, the Commodore 64, has returned

Jul 16, 2025, 11:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Commodore International has launched its first official hardware in over 30 years.

Commodore has recently begun accepting pre-orders for its Commodore 64 Ultimate. This new home computer aims to replicate the iconic Commodore 64 experience while offering modern enhancements, compatibility with classic games, cartridges, peripherals, and additional features. Unlike other recreations of classic PCs, the Commodore 64 Ultimate does not rely on emulation. It utilizes an AMD Artix 7 FPGA, providing the same capabilities as the original Commodore 64. This is not a budget-friendly ARM-based emulation solution; rather, it is a “faithful recreation...

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X will launch as Microsoft's priciest Xbox system

Jul 16, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Asus's upcoming ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X appear to be similarly priced to existing ROG handhelds, according to leaked figures.

ASUS’ authorized distributor in Spain has disclosed the pricing for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally systems, indicating that Microsoft's new Xbox-branded handhelds will carry notably high price tags. With prices in Europe set at €599 and €899, it becomes apparent that Microsoft’s first Xbox handhelds will be quite pricey. If these figures are verified, the ROG Xbox Ally X would be the priciest Xbox system to date, surpassing the €599 cost of Microsoft's Xbox Series X. Neither ASUS nor...

AMD Threadripper Pro 9000WX lineup surfaced early on US retailer site

Jul 15, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD is scheduled to launch its next-generation Threadripper PRO CPUs on July 23rd.

AMD is set to introduce its Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series processors, with availability expected this month according to B&H Photo, a prominent US retailer. As per the retail listing on their website, shared by @momomo_us, AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 series CPUs will be up for pre-order starting July 23rd. In contrast, the pre-order date for AMD’s non-Pro Threadripper 9000 series CPUs is July 31st. With the launch of the new 9000 series Threadripper CPUs, AMD is bringing...

Enjoy weeklong discounts and demos during Steam's Automation Fest Sale

Jul 15, 2025, 05:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Get ready for Steam's Automation Fest Sale, packed with weeklong discounts and exciting demos!

A new event on Steam has launched today: Automation Fest, a celebration of all the machines and robots that take on the heavy lifting (hopefully without uprising anytime soon). There are countless deals to seize and demos to explore, and whether you're interested in constructing the ultimate transport system, crafting futuristic kitchens, or terraforming alien worlds, the range of options in this genre ensures you'll likely find something ideal to enjoy. ...

Immerse yourself with Sony's exquisite Ghost of Yōtei PS5 bundles

Jul 14, 2025, 07:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Immerse yourself with Sony's "Ghost of Yōtei" PS5 bundles, showcasing exquisite Japanese art.

Sony has recently launched two new designs for the PS5 console and DualSense controller inspired by the game Ghost of Yōtei. The designs are named “Gold Limited Edition” and “Black Limited Edition”. Each bundle includes a PS5 Slim console equipped with a disc drive, a matching DualSense controller, and a digital version of Ghost of Yōtei Standard Edition along with pre-order bonuses. The “Gold Limited Edition” will be accessible worldwide, whereas the “Black Limited Edition” is an exclusive available only...

This RTX 5090 ROG Astral Gold Edition is the priciest GPU ever made

Jul 14, 2025, 05:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

For those who found the RTX 5090 too affordable and accessible, your wish for an exclusive, higher-priced version is now fulfilled.

ASUS has created what may be the most costly graphics card globally. We're not referring to the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition. Instead, ASUS has crafted an ROG graphics card containing 5kg of pure gold. The unveiling of this graphics card took place at Bilibili World 2025 in China, where @realVictor_M captured numerous photos of the card. Weighing 7.2 kg, this golden ROG Astral RTX 5090 is likely the priciest graphics card available. The gold...

Score a great deal with Fanatical's new Build Your Own Unbreakable Bundle

Jul 11, 2025, 07:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

This collection features 14 games, including Jurassic World Evolution 2 Deluxe Edition and Chernobylite Complete.

A new Fanatical Bundle has arrived, featuring 14 diverse games that will enhance the variety in your collection. Typically, these bundles adhere to a theme, but it's hard to pinpoint one for the Fanatical Build Your Own Unbreakable Bundle. However, we do know it offers a selection of fantastic games, with two tiers available: 2 titles for $7.99 / 7,99€ / £7.99 or 4 for $14.99 / 14,99€ / £14.99. Each game included comes as an official Steam key. This new Fanatical...

Head to the Epic Games Store for two free games this week

Jul 11, 2025, 06:00 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Two free games are available on the Epic Games Store this week.

A new double giveaway has just appeared on the Epic Games Store, providing a great opportunity for those who took advantage of last week's offer to complete a collection. This week, replacing last week's giveaways of Figment and Backpack Hero, all PC gamers can claim Figment 2: Creed Valley and Sky Racket. Figment 2: Creed Valley carries on the grand musical adventure through the human mind introduced in the first game. Players will again assume the role of...

SteamOS 3.7.14 Beta restores wake-on-Bluetooth to Steam Deck LCD

Jul 10, 2025, 13:00 manhkbrady Software News

The newest SteamOS beta update brings back a popular feature for LCD Steam Decks.

Valve has released the beta version of SteamOS 3.7.14, which is likely to be well-received by owners of the Steam Deck LCD, as it reinstates the wake-on-bluetooth feature. This feature is still experimental, having been completely disabled in the recent SteamOS 3.7.13 update after initially being available in the first SteamOS 3.7 release. Not long ago, Valve launched the SteamOS 3.7.13 update, named "Out Exploring," which resolved some rather frustrating bugs, the most significant being the inconsistent...

GameStop is auctioning off the infamous Nintendo Switch 2 stapler

Jul 10, 2025, 10:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

The GameStop ‘Staplegate’ stapler and the damaged Switch 2 console are being auctioned for charity, supported by the retailer.

After much excitement and anticipation, Nintendo released the Switch 2 last month, with a price tag of $449. The console was offered at various third-party retailers, such as Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target, many of which held midnight launch events to commemorate the release. Although the Switch's successor has seen a fair amount of popularity among gamers in recent weeks, at least one unit became notably infamous on launch day. In June, a GameStop employee from a New York...

Humblecraft RTS Rush Bundle packs Stronghold, Commandos & more

Jul 10, 2025, 06:30 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The latest Humble Bundle features Stronghold: Definitive Edition, the Commandos series, Tooth and Tail, and other titles.

The newest Humble Bundle serves as a comprehensive introduction to the realm of strategy games. With a selection of 10 titles, this collection of Steam games highlights RTS gameplay across various times and settings. The Commandos series is a key highlight in the bundle, alongside critically acclaimed titles like Stronghold: Definitive Edition and From the Depths. This fresh collection from Humble features a range of real-time strategy games, both classic and more recent. If you’re a fan of the genre and...

Humble's Summer Splash Bundle is live, offering 8 water-themed titles

Jul 9, 2025, 19:30 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The new "Summer Splash" game bundle, comprising eight summer-themed titles, is now available on Humble Bundle.

This Humble Bundle is perfect for your summer break, filled with games centered around fishing, searching for pirate treasure, and exploring underwater realms. Humble Bundle has launched the Summer Splash game collection, available for as little as $12 / 10,25€ / £8.74. Comprising eight games, it boasts a combined value of $164, and all titles are playable on the Steam Deck. Here’s a summary of the included items: If you’re curious, take a look at the complete list of the Humble...

Fanatical Platinum Collection July 2025 offers 17 Steam games to pick from

Jul 9, 2025, 10:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

July's Platinum Build Your Own Bundle has arrived, letting you pick from exciting titles.

Fanatical’s selection grows once more with a new set of PC games in the July Platinum Collection, offered in three pricing tiers: $9.99 / £9.99 / 9,99€ for three titles, $14.99 / £14.99 / 14,99€ for five, and $19.99 / £19.99 / 19,99€ for seven. The July 2025 lineup of the Platinum Collection consists of 17 games total, all provided as Steam keys. This bundle remains available until August 6, but supplies are limited, so if anything piques your interest, don’t hesitate. If you haven’t experienced...

Latest Humble SGDQ 2025 Bundle includes 9 speedrun-ready games

Jul 8, 2025, 11:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Explore all nine games included in the Humble Summer Games Done Quick 2025 Bundle.

Humble Bundle has launched yet another games bundle available for an attractive minimum price of only $10 / 8,71€ / £7.46. This particular bundle, named "Games Done Quick," features a total of nine well-rated titles worth $90. As the name suggests, many of these games will appeal to fans of speedrunning. This time around, there are no tiered pricing options; you can grab everything for $10 / 8,71€ / £7.46. The collection favors niche titles, with the exception of RollerCoaster...

Intel Diamond Rapids Xeon may have 192 P-cores, 500W TDP

Jul 8, 2025, 10:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel's upcoming Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' processors are rumored to feature 192 cores, 16 memory channels, and consume 500 watts.

Next year, Intel plans to launch new Xeon CPU models under the "Diamond Rapids" name. A recently leaked slide has revealed several important specifications for Intel's upcoming "Xeon 7" CPU range. To begin with, Intel's new Diamond Rapids CPUs are expected to include as many as 192 CPU cores distributed across four tiles. These processors will all employ Intel's P-Core (Performance Core) architecture. Additionally, these CPUs may have thermal design power (TDP) ratings reaching 500 watts. The Diamond Rapids system-on-chip (SoC) is...

Fanatical Mystery Box Bundle offers up to 25 surprise Steam keys

Jul 7, 2025, 14:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Over 500 games and rare rewards are hidden in the new mystery collection, starting from just $1.

Mystery boxes have shown up on Fanatical’s website, signaling the kickoff of another bundle promotion where purchasers can unveil random Steam keys and cross their fingers for some luck. The Fanatical Mystery Box Bundle offers the opportunity to score various games, including Elden Ring Nightreign,...

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT's new drivers offer up to 27% higher frame rates

Jul 7, 2025, 14:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is up to 27% faster in many games compared to its launch, showcasing remarkable longevity.

New tests from Hardware Unboxed show that AMD’s latest GPU drivers have provided notable performance enhancements for the Radeon RX 9070 XT in a broad array of games. AMD is putting effort into optimizing the performance of its RDNA 4-based graphics cards, leading to improved framerates in numerous titles. In the accompanying video, Hardware Unboxed reported performance increases reaching up to 27%, demonstrating the impact that updated GPU drivers can achieve. It seems that AMD’s GPU drivers...

Intel is now prepared to directly challenge AMD’s Ryzen X3D chips

Jul 4, 2025, 07:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Rumors suggest Intel's bLLC strategy indicates a focus on Nova Lake for gaming dominance.

There are rumors circulating that Intel is aiming to achieve gaming supremacy with Nova Lake by utilizing its bLLC technology. The term bLLC refers to "big Last Level Cache." At present, this technology is exclusively found in Intel’s Clearwater Forest Xeon processors, where bLLC enhances the cache on a CPU’s base tile. AMD’s dominance in the gaming CPU sector is attributed to the company’s successful X3D gaming technology. By implementing its X3D technology, AMD has included additional L3 cache in...

Deck builder and musical adventure now free on Epic Games Store

Jul 4, 2025, 06:30 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Two indie adventure games are now available for free in this week's Epic Games giveaway.

The Epic Games Store has just updated its weekly giveaway promotion, offering two new games for players to claim this week. Following last week’s free offering of Sable, Backpack Hero and Figment are now available for all PC gamers to acquire. As usual, you have a week to permanently add these latest indie titles to your Epic Games Store library. First up, Backpack Hero, developed by indie creator Jaspel, delivers a distinct roguelike experience centered around inventory management. Similar to other...

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