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Leaked Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Super specs hint at significantly increased VRAM
May 22, 2025, 09:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Features 50% more VRAM than the standard RTX 5080.
NVIDIA's RTX 50 series graphics cards were launched just a few months ago, yet speculations about a new RTX GeForce 5080 Super featuring 24GB of VRAM are already emerging. Renowned leaker on X, kopite7kimi, has shared some possible specifications for this anticipated Super refresh.
The most notable aspect is the significant VRAM increase to 24GB, up from the current RTX 5080's 16GB. The bus width is expected to stay at 256-bit, while GDDR7 speeds will reach 32Gbps....
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Get Telltale's The Walking Dead, Batman, and more in the latest Humble T1D Breakthrough Bundle
May 22, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
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Stay healthy together while enjoying great games.
The latest Humble Bundle showcases a selection of games that share significant, positive connections to the Diabetes Community. To conclude the week—or start the weekend, whichever you prefer—Humble has introduced a new bundle comprising eight games and one DLC for just $10.
This time there are no tiers—it's a single price for the entire bundle: $10 / 9€ / £7.58. All titles are provided as Steam keys. Among the offerings is the inaugural (and for many, still the favorite) season of...
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Watch the AMD Computex 2025 press conference right here
May 21, 2025, 09:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD is hosting its Computex 2025 presentation, highlighting major products in gaming, AI PCs, and enterprise.
AMD is preparing to live stream its press conference for Computex 2025. During this event, Jack Huynh from AMD is set to “reveal innovative AI developments that are changing gaming, personal computers, and professional tasks!”
According to AMD's event page for Computex 2025, the company will “launch significant products and technological innovations” during the event. This will encompass items related to the “gaming, AI, PC, and enterprise sectors.” Therefore, we can anticipate some exciting gaming updates from AMD....
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MSI's new Claw A8 handheld features AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 24GB RAM
May 21, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
MSI has unveiled its latest Claw PC gaming handheld, now powered by AMD.
MSI has introduced its newest version of the Claw PC gaming handheld, this time featuring AMD hardware. At Computex 2025, the company showcased the Claw A8 BZ2EM, which is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and has the option of up to 24GB of DDR5 RAM.
While this is slightly less than the 32GB offered by the Intel-powered Claw 8 AI Plus that came out late last year, it continues to feature an 8-inch full HD screen, a 120Hz...
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Fanatical ends Bundlefest Spring 2025 with a top deal on 17 hit Steam games
May 20, 2025, 11:00
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Although the event has ended, these bundle deals will remain available for a few more weeks.
The ultimate bundle is here—the final release in the latest edition of BundleFest 2025. In other words, meet the Fanatical Build Your Own Supreme Collection (May 2025). Fanatical's Supreme Collection is one of the retailer’s ongoing premium bundle offers, and the May 2025 edition is once again filled with fantastic options—17 PC games available as Steam keys.
First, we have three newly updated adventures featuring Lara Croft, launched earlier this year. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered includes The Last Revelation,...
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ACER unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT OC with 16GB of memory
May 20, 2025, 07:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Acer reveals its Radeon RX 9060 XT Nitro edition ahead of AMD’s official announcement.
In a decision likely to frustrate AMD, Acer has officially rolled out its Radeon RX 9060 XT Nitro graphics card. This announcement precedes AMD's Computex press event, suggesting that AMD’s partners should refrain from showcasing their new Radeon products.
@momomo_us was the first to notice this blunder in Acer's Computex preview. Essentially, Acer has released a premature announcement of its own product, introducing it ahead of AMD’s official reveal of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. Acer...
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Nvidia plans to reduce the memory of its China-specific RTX 5090D to 24GB
May 19, 2025, 13:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The upcoming RTX 5090D graphics cards from Nvidia may feature a 25% decrease in memory compared to current models.
Nvidia is still working to navigate the U.S. government's limitations on exporting high-performance chips to China. Despite the ongoing restrictions, Team Green is reluctant to abandon the profitable Chinese market, and the U.S. government appears firm on its trade limitations regarding AI technologies, creating a unique type of competition.
In the past, Nvidia attempted to comply with regulations by imposing restrictions on the hardware level of its AI functionalities while keeping the overall specifications of the RTX 5090D comparable to...
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Nintendo Switch 2 uses new GPU but offers only RTX 2050-level performance
May 19, 2025, 13:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The Switch 2 features a custom Nvidia Ampere-based SoC, but its graphical performance is comparable only to the GeForce RTX 2050—a GPU that launched in 2021.
According to newly revealed specs shared by YouTube channel Digital Foundry, the Switch 2 is powered by a custom system-on-chip (SoC) developed by Nvidia. The GPU inside is based on the Ampere architecture, the same as the mobile GeForce RTX 2050 introduced in late 2021.
Specifically, the Switch 2’s SoC features an 8-core ARM Cortex A78C CPU with 64-bit instruction support and hardware encoding features. Each core includes 64 KB of L1 instruction and data cache, 256...
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Dead Island 2 is free to claim on the Epic Games Store this week
May 16, 2025, 08:00
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It’s another week of free PC games on the Epic Games Store.
The Epic Games Store announced its mystery giveaway event today, revealing that copies of Dead Island 2 and Happy Game are up for grabs. This marks the first selection of "Mystery Games" to be offered for free on the Epic Games Store this month. Three additional mystery games will be available on the platform next week. PC gamers can claim this dual giveaway over the course of the next seven days, as usual.
Set 15 years after the original Dead...
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AMD teases the Radeon RX 9060 XT ahead of its anticipated reveal at Computex
May 16, 2025, 07:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD is expected to reveal its mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, at Computex 2025 and has begun teasing it on social media.
AMD has begun to hint at their upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card, presenting a render that is likely of a Radeon RX 9060 XT. Previously, AMD indicated that they intend to unveil “key products” at Computex 2025, which includes new GPU hardware.
Unfortunately, AMD’s teaser describes their depicted GPU as an “artistic render,” indicating that this GPU will “not be available for purchase.” This implies that AMD does not plan to launch a reference Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card....
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ASUS ROG Ally 2 PC gaming handheld information surfaces
May 15, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Leaked photos reveal Microsoft and Asus’ upcoming ROG Ally 2 handheld device.
It appears that ASUS will likely debut its ROG Ally 2 PC gaming handheld during Computex 2025. Initially, there was an April Fool teaser from ASUS, and now we have leaked images and detailed specifications for the device (courtesy of Huang514613 and 91 Mobiles).
The leaked images depict two models of the handheld: a black variant and a white variant. The black model includes a distinct “Xbox” button located on the left side of the...
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Nvidia price shock as graphics card costs skyrocket
May 15, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Nvidia’s recent announcement of a GPU price hike has turned the much-anticipated RTX 5090 into a distant luxury dream for many gamers.
Consumers—especially gamers and creatives—have just been hit with bad news: Nvidia has officially announced a 10–15% price increase across its entire GPU lineup. Notably, the highly awaited RTX 5090 will now start at a staggering $2,500.
This price adjustment comes as Nvidia grapples with mounting financial pressure and rising production costs. According to a report by Digitimes, the company reported a loss of $5.5 billion in the previous fiscal quarter. The underlying cause is believed to stem from recent U.S....
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Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle Supercharged lets you choose from 19 racing games
May 14, 2025, 09:00
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The Pedal to the Metal Bundle makes a return, this time in a Supercharged edition.
For gamers who thrive on the excitement of racing, this latest bundle from Fanatical is ideal. The Pedal to the Metal Bundle merges high-speed racing, fierce vehicular combat, and immersive driving simulations into a customizable package.
In this edition, you can select from a variety of racing titles, driving simulations, and vehicular combat games—choose three for $13.49 / 13,49€ / £13.49 or five for $19.99 / 19.99€ / £13.49. These titles can be downloaded via Steam and are compatible with any...
AMD's RX 9060 XT boasts higher clock speeds and more powerful compute units compared to AMD's RX 7600 XT.
Recent leaks regarding AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT specifications surfaced through @momomo_us, indicating that this upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card will feature clock speeds that exceed expectations.
Up to 3320 MHz , Game : 2780 MHz
Up to 3290 MHz , Game : 2700 MHz
5.0 x16 , 16GB GDDR6
2048 , 20 Gbps , 128 bit
2x DisplayPort , 1x HDMI
1x 8-pin
— 188号 (@momomo_us) May 12, 2025...
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Privacy concerns arise over new feature in Nintendo Switch 2
May 13, 2025, 06:00
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Hardware News
Nintendo Switch 2 users may face privacy concerns due to the mysterious new C Button.
The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch this June, promising a wave of enhancements. One recent revelation involves the new “C Button,” which serves as a gateway to GameChat, a new communication feature. However, just as excitement builds, a recent update to Nintendo’s privacy policy has raised alarms regarding user data.
According to a report from GoNintendo this week, Nintendo has revised its privacy policy, with the updates focusing on data collection during GameChat usage. Specifically,...
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Steam's Creature Collector Fest is now live—time to catch some great deals!
May 13, 2025, 05:30
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Another themed festival has kicked off on the Steam digital storefront.
Valve has kicked off its latest mini festival, the Creature Collector Fest, showcasing a wide array of games where you can collect various creatures. This event highlights the rich diversity that has emerged in this genre, proving there's much more to explore beyond games that resemble Pokémon.
Throughout the festival, players can enjoy discounts on hundreds of Pokémon-like games, experiment with demos, and get a glimpse of future releases in this exciting genre.
And running alongside it, there are also a few...
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Get Ori, Wasteland 3, and six more amazing PC games in the latest Humble Xbox Games Studio Bundle
May 12, 2025, 11:00
manhkbrady
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The latest Humble Bundle offers eight critically acclaimed Xbox Game Studios titles for just $10.
The package, simply known as the Xbox Games Studio Bundle, includes Steam codes for PC games that were released under the Xbox Game Studios label. It features titles like Remedy Entertainment’s Quantum Break, Insomniac’s Sunset Overdrive, and Moon Studios’ Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
This collection comprises 8 PC games, divided into two pricing tiers. All of the games come as Steam keys. It’s a solid bargain if you've been looking for some of these games and aren’t...
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AMD Zen 6 leak hints at a major leap in gaming performance
May 12, 2025, 10:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Zen 6 is expected to be a strong CPU architecture choice for gamers.
A recent leak from @9550pro on X has disclosed information regarding AMD’s forthcoming Zen 6 CPU architecture. This leak confirms earlier rumors that AMD is expanding its L3 cache sizes with the Zen 6 CPUs. AMD is said to be developing Zen 6 CCDs (Core Complex Dies) featuring 12 CPU cores alongside 48MB of L3 cache. Currently, Zen 5 CCD models have just eight cores and 32MB of L3 cache. The increased L3 cache capacities...
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ASUS confirms AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT will come in 8GB and 16GB versions
May 9, 2025, 09:00
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Hardware News
AMD is gearing up to launch its new Radeon RX 9060 XT series, with retailers beginning to list upcoming models.
Four ASUS graphics cards from AMD's forthcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT series have appeared online, which include TUF Gaming, PRIME, and Dual models. These discoveries were made by @momomo_us, revealing that AMD intends to release both 8GB and 16GB versions of the Radeon RX 9060 XT.
The RX 9060 XT is expected to utilize the Navi 44 die and will operate on a 128-bit bus interface, offering both 8GB and 16GB configurations, resembling NVIDIA's strategy. Furthermore,...
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Epic Games Store is offering two free games this week
May 8, 2025, 21:00
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The Epic Games Store is giving away not one but two free games this week.
The Epic Games Store has kicked off yet another free game promotion, featuring a double giveaway this time. Following last week's Super Space Club offer, PC gamers can now secure downloads of Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale, two indie games that haven't received much recognition until now. As with previous offers, you have a week to permanently add these latest titles to your Epic library.
Among the two, Deadtime Defenders is a single-player looter shooter with RPG elements....