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Intel’s Nova Lake-S iGPU leak reveals Xe3 “Celestial” and Xe4 “Druid” architectures
Jun 4, 2025, 18:00
manhkbrady
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Intel documents reveal upcoming processors, including Nova Lake, Bartlett Lake, and others.
A formal document from Intel, shared by @InstLatX64 on Twitter/X, has outlined several new product lines from the well-known CPU manufacturer. This includes various upcoming Intel Desktop offerings, such as Nova Lake-S and Bartlett Lake-S.
While this document is official, Intel's strategy may change. Therefore, these listings should not be interpreted as confirmations of product releases. Nonetheless, this document does validate some long-held speculations.
Firstly, it confirms that Intel plans to launch 12-core Bartlett Lake-S CPUs. This...
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MSI’s Cyclone GPU series returns with a snow-camo RTX 5060
Jun 4, 2025, 17:00
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Introducing MSI’s RTX 5060 Cyclone OC—a revival of its classic GPU design.
MSI has brought back its Cyclone series of graphics cards, incorporating the nostalgic look of its classic designs with the new RTX 50 series models. This comeback began at Computex with the MSI RTX 5070 Cyclone Visual and is now continued with their RTX 5060 Cyclone OC.
As an RTX 5060 graphics card, MSI’s latest Cyclone OC version is equipped with 3840 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR7 memory. Powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell GPU architecture, this graphics card also...
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PowerColor unveils Reaper RX 9060 XT models in both 8GB and 16GB variants, each featuring different clock speeds
Jun 3, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
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PowerColor has formally announced its Radeon RX 9060 XT series of graphics cards, detailing the clock speeds and specifications for all models.
The company will launch a total of five models within the RX 9060 XT series. Most of these variants will come with factory overclocks, with the exception being the RX 9060 XT Reaper 8GB.
The RX 9060 XT series from PowerColor is categorized into its Hellhound and Reaper product lines. The RX 9060 Reaper by PowerColor is equipped with a dual-fan cooling system and will be offered in 8GB and 16GB variants. In contrast, the RX 9060 XT Hellhound...
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Microsoft has reportedly paused development on its Xbox handheld project
Jun 2, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
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The gaming console was anticipated to launch in 2025 and aimed to compete against the Steam Deck and other handhelds running Windows and SteamOS.
The device was expected to share design elements with the Xbox aesthetic and would be a native project. Reports indicated that it would be developed in collaboration with third-party companies like Lenovo, ASUS, or MSI. Additionally, there were speculations that ASUS was leading the effort to bring the Xbox handheld device to fruition, with leaked regulatory images providing a sneak peek at the anticipated device.
Now, a new report has emerged, stating that Microsoft was genuinely working on a natively built...
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An engineering sample of AMD’s RX 9080 XT could compete with the RTX 5080 Super
Jun 2, 2025, 07:30
manhkbrady
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Rumored AMD Radeon RX 9080 XT: up to 32GB of fast GDDR7 memory, up to 4GHz GPU clocks, and 450W power.
AMD appears to be in the works on a new high-end graphics card, with the rumored Radeon RX 9080 XT making waves by potentially outpacing the RTX 5080 and possibly even rivaling the forthcoming RTX 5080 SUPER.
In a recent video shared by leaker Moore's Law is Dead, it’s been suggested that AMD's new enthusiast-level RDNA 4-based graphics card might be named the Radeon RX 9080 XT – though hopefully, AMD doesn't end up choosing...
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NVIDIA’s official GeForce NOW app is now available on the Steam Deck
May 29, 2025, 23:30
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This grants access to over 2,200 supported games, all without hardware limitations.
Earlier this year at CES, Nvidia announced that it is developing a native application for Steam Deck users, allowing them to move away from the browser method for streaming games on the platform. After several months, the app is now available for open beta testing, and Nvidia is encouraging everyone to give it a try. Additionally, six more games have been included in the supported list for the platform this week.
Users who start using the Steam...
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 console reportedly can’t be used until its day-one update is installed
May 29, 2025, 10:30
manhkbrady
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Reports suggest that the Switch 2 is already out in the wild, but requires a day-one update to be fully functional.
Nintendo's Switch 2 console is set to launch next week, and some gamers have already managed to get their hands on the new device. These users quickly found out that their Switch 2 is inoperable, as the console requires a day-one update to function correctly.
The Game Business has also reported that Nintendo's new console needs a "significant day-one patch" to operate. This requirement is limiting analysts from providing reviews of the console before its launch. As a result,...
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SteamOS 3.7 expands Valve’s gaming OS to additional handhelds and general AMD PCs
May 29, 2025, 10:00
manhkbrady
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Right now, the focus is on AMD-based PCs with hardware similar to the Steam Deck.
The long-awaited moment has finally come, as Valve's official version of SteamOS is now accessible on handheld devices beyond just the Steam Deck.
This isn't a broad release, which may disappoint some (still no SteamOS desktop PC for me), but it marks the first comprehensive official support for additional handhelds. Initially, the Lenovo Legion Go S is the first handheld partner to be equipped with SteamOS and is set to launch very soon. This device boasts full support, while other handhelds, such...
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PowerColor unveils the black and white-themed Radeon RX 9070 REVA GPU series
May 28, 2025, 12:00
manhkbrady
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PowerColor has unveiled a new line of graphics cards at Computex 2025.
At Computex, PowerColor revealed its inaugural Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. The new RX 9060 XT is a part of PowerColor's upcoming "REVA" series, featuring a white and grey color palette. This graphics card was initially noticed by @shroud_channel on Twitter/X.
Unfortunately, the details regarding the specifications of this graphics card are presently unavailable. Judging by the design of the GPU's fans, this model might belong to PowerColor’s Hellhound lineup. It comes equipped with a triple-fan...
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MSI's yellow power connector has once again melted due to a GeForce RTX 5090
May 28, 2025, 10:30
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MSI’s custom 12V-2×6 power connector reportedly melts when paired with an Nvidia RTX 5090.
According to TechSpot, a user with an RTX 5090 GPU on Reddit has reported that their 12V-2×6 connector has suffered melting damage. The affected cable is an MSI yellow-tipped 12V-2×6 power connector. After experiencing intermittent “DisplayPort not connected” errors, the user discovered that the power connector for their GPU had melted.
In the accompanying image, it is evident that all of the power pins on the GPU connector are scorched. However, the connector side on the GPU itself...
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AMD says that most gamers don’t need more than 8GB of VRAM, following the launch of their new GPU
May 27, 2025, 10:30
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Frank Azor has spoken out in defense of AMD’s decision to launch the 8GB Radeon RX 9060 XT.
At Computex, AMD introduced its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. With this GPU, AMD's goal is to offer better value compared to Nvidia’s RTX 50 series GPUs, particularly Nvidia’s RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. Upon its release, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT will come in both 8GB and 16GB VRAM variants.
In general, the feedback from the PC gaming community regarding AMD’s RX 9060 XT has been favorable. Nevertheless, many gamers are unhappy with AMD's choice...
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AMD has announced the Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU, featuring RDNA 4 architecture and 32GB of memory
May 26, 2025, 07:00
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AMD has introduced its newest GPU for AI workstations, the RDNA 4-based Radeon AI PRO R9700, featuring 32GB of GDDR6 memory.
Unveiled during Computex 2025, the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU features RDNA 4 technology optimized for AI-driven workstations. With 32GB of GDDR6 memory, it boasts 96 TFLOPS of Peak Half-Precision and an impressive 1531 TOPS of INT4 Sparse AI performance, resulting in performance improvements of up to 2X compared to the prior generation's AMD Radeon PRO W7800 32GB GPU.
The 32GB VRAM of the Radeon AI PRO R9700 makes it particularly well-suited for advanced local text-to-image AI models and...
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