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Multiple sources confirm the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU will launch on March 6th
Feb 17, 2025, 02:30
manhkbrady
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The AMD RX 9070 XT GPU is launching on March 6th, just one day after Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
Various sources have indicated that AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card is set to launch on March 6th, with @momomo_us uncovering this information through an early retail listing. The day before, Benchlife also confirmed the same release date for AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT models. It's worth noting that this date comes just one day after the release of Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
On February 28th, AMD is expected to officially...
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT specifications have leaked via a GPU-Z screenshot
Feb 14, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD has been tight-lipped about specs for its new high-end GPUs—thankfully, leaks fill the gaps.
HKEPC has shared a GPU-Z screenshot revealing the specifications of AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. This will be the company’s leading RDNA 4 graphics card, set to launch next month.
It's important to note that this isn't the first time details regarding AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT have surfaced. Nonetheless, this leak verifies that AMD’s upcoming Radeon GPU will feature PCIe 5.0 support.
RX 9070 XT (Navi 48) pic.twitter.com/EjZSfSi1T5
— HKEPC...
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MODDIY suggests using upgraded 12V-2×6 power cables for RTX 50 series GPUs.
Feb 13, 2025, 14:00
manhkbrady
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MODDIY advises using their 12V-2×6 cables instead of their older 12VHPWR cables for RTX 50 series GPUs.
MODDIY has advised users of RTX 50 series GPUs to utilize their 12V-2×6 power cables rather than the older 12VHPWR cables, as noted on their Help Center website (highlighted by Tom Warren). This suggestion emerged after an RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU suffered melted power connectors while using one of the company’s 12VHPWR cables.
The company indicated that its new 2025 12V-2×6 and 12VHPWR cables are constructed according to the updated 12V-2×6 specification. MODDIY claims that these...
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der8auer reveals a troubling power distribution problem with the RTX 5090 FE
Feb 12, 2025, 11:30
manhkbrady
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A professional overclocker has discovered a concerning flaw in Nvidia’s RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPUs.
Recently, we reported on an incident involving an RTX 5090 GPU that suffered damage due to a "melted" 12VHPWR connector. As it turns out, the owner of this GPU resides near Roman “der8auer” Hartung, a highly regarded overclocker, allowing him the chance to inspect the damaged unit. His results are quite alarming. In fact, der8auer identified a comparable issue with his own RTX 5090 Founders Edition (FE) graphics card, prompting speculation about a potential flaw in the GPU's power...
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RTX 5090 GPU power connector melted while using a third-party cable
Feb 11, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
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RTX 5090 power connector overheated and melted after being connected to a third-party 12VHPWR cable.
A Reddit user named ivan6953 (reported by Videocardz) has confirmed that the 12VHPWR cable they employed with their RTX 5090 GPU has melted. The user mentioned that the "cable was securely fastened and clicked" but that they utilized a "3rd party cable." This cable had previously powered the same PC with an RTX 4090 Founders Edition graphics card.
The images shared by the user show damage and melting occurred on both the PSU and...
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Switch 2 can transform Joy-Con into a computer mouse?
Feb 10, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
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A recent patent related to the Switch 2 seems to validate rumors that the Joy-Con controllers can be used as fully functional computer mice.
Rumors suggesting that the Nintendo Switch 2 will enable players to utilize the Joy-Con controllers as computer mice have been seemingly confirmed by two newly published patents. These patents, submitted in Japan in August 2023, feature comprehensive diagrams of the Switch 2 and Joy-Con, including illustrations depicting the Joy-Con being used as an unconventional input device—lying face-down on a surface with fingers resting on the buttons.
The patent documentation also notes the incorporation of light sensors on...
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ASUS has unveiled the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU
Feb 7, 2025, 07:00
manhkbrady
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Presenting the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition.
ASUS has introduced a new version of their ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090, influenced by Middle Eastern aesthetics and featuring Arabic script alongside a gold color scheme.
Nvidia’s RTX 5090 holds the title of the most costly consumer GPU globally, while ASUS’ ROG Astral is already a high-end variant of this graphics card. Clearly, the design draws inspiration from Middle Eastern opulence, prominently showcasing golden elements throughout the card. These golden touches are evident on the casing, backplate, fan decals,...
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New AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards are set to launch in early March
Feb 6, 2025, 06:00
manhkbrady
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AMD CEO Lisa Su has confirmed that RDNA 4 will launch in early March.
During AMD’s Q4 2024 earnings call, CEO Lisa Su announced that the company plans to launch its first RDNA 4 GPUs in “early March.” AMD aims to focus on the “highest volume segment of the enthusiast gaming market” with the new Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs.
Lisa Su stated that these upcoming GPUs will “deliver high-quality 4K gaming to mainstream players.” This achievement is thanks to AMD's enhancements in AI and ray tracing capabilities. Additionally, AMD's new AI-driven upscaling...
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Leaked specs of Intel's Nova Lake CPUs suggest a significant performance boost
Feb 6, 2025, 04:00
manhkbrady
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A leak indicates that Intel’s Nova Lake CPUs could feature double the core count, with 16 P-cores and 32 E-cores.
In the most recent earnings call, Intel announced that their upcoming "Nova Lake" desktop processors are set to debut in 2026. Recent leaks suggest that these new CPUs are intended to provide a significant enhancement in overall CPU performance. The number of cores is expected to double compared to the current Arrow Lake desktop CPUs, allowing for as many as 16 P-cores and 32 E-cores. Intel seems to have embraced multi-threaded performance enhancement.
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DLSS 4 support at launch for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and many other games
Feb 5, 2025, 09:30
manhkbrady
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 benefits from DLSS 4 support through Nvidia’s DLSS Override feature.
After the introduction of NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA revealed that PC gamers can take advantage of the DLSS Override feature available in the NVIDIA app to enable the new transformer AI model and even Multi Frame Generation in the demo for The First Berserker: Khazan. Of course, Multi Frame Generation will only be available to those who possess the latest GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards, like the RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 (with the RTX...
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NUC is changing as ASUS prepares a version powered by AMD Strix Halo
Feb 4, 2025, 00:30
manhkbrady
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NUC today is different from the NUC of the past—it no longer belongs to Intel, giving ASUS the freedom to innovate.
Now, a NUC powered by an AMD Strix Halo processor may be on the way. Since July 2023, when Intel transferred the rights and responsibilities for developing future NUC products, users have seen new iterations of these compact computers, such as the ROG NUC and NUC 14. However, according to recent reports, the NUC may no longer be what it once was. ASUS is reportedly preparing a mini PC that still carries the NUC name but is powered by...
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Does RTX 5080 fall short compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4080 Super?
Feb 3, 2025, 14:30
manhkbrady
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The recent release of the RTX 5080 graphics card has caught many off guard by underperforming relative to the RTX 4080 in gaming.
Nvidia has unveiled its latest line of graphics cards, which includes the RTX 5080 priced at $1,000. However, this premium model is generating confusion among users due to its performance not being significantly better—in several instances, it even underperforms compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4080 Super.
Latest performance evaluations show that the RTX 5080 is merely around 8% quicker than the RTX 4080 Super—a rather limited enhancement against what was anticipated. In particular, games such as...
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