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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is currently free on PC with Epic Games

Sep 6, 2024, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

From today until September 12th, Football Manager 2024 and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts are free to keep on Epic Games Store.

The digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games is known as the Epic Games Store. It provides a carefully selected range of games for PC and Mac, often offering exclusive titles and substantial discounts. Every Thursday, Epic Games releases a new game or sometimes two games for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Upon redemption, the games become part of the user's collection and can be played or added to an ever-expanding...

Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs rumored to reach up to 600W power consumption

Sep 5, 2024, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

After speculation about the power consumption of the RTX 50 series, there are now claims that Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5090 could require a massive 600W of power.

Well-known tech leaker kopite7kimi has shared information about the power usage of Nvidia GeForce Blackwell GPUs, stating that “all have some increase in power consumption, with higher SKUs increasing more,” in a post on X (formerly Twitter). When another X user predicts that the power draw for the RTX 5090 will be 550W, kopite7kimi responds with “more,” and provides the same reply when asked whether the new RTX 5070 will exceed the rumored 220W power draw....

Get 8 games including Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy for $12 in September Humble Choice

Sep 5, 2024, 4:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

September 2024 is a pretty good month for Humble Choice, the subscription service from Humble Bundle that gives you a new set of games every month.

Humble Choice's subscription service provides an excellent opportunity to access a variety of games each month at a reasonable price, with the added benefit of being able to easily pause and resume the subscription as desired. Subscribers to Humble Choice in September will have the chance to enjoy a diverse selection of engaging games. This month, Humble members can access the following titles as part of their subscription: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Stranded: Alien Dawn Coral Island Spongebob Squarepants: The...

Intel launches Core Ultra 'Lunar Lake' chips with gaming, AI, and battery life boost to rival AMD and Qualcomm

Sep 4, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel has finally unveiled details of its brand new Lunar Lake mobile processors.

Intel has unveiled its Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake mobile processors, which are now available for pre-order in various slim and light notebooks from manufacturers such as Asus, Dell, LG and MSI. These new CPUs promise 30% improved gaming performance compared to the previous generation, along with up to 20 hours of battery life, surpassing AMD and Qualcomm equivalent laptops in various tasks including gaming. At the launch event in Berlin this week, demos showcased frame rates exceeding 60fps at maximum...

Steam's Space Exploration Fest launches with discounts on top sci-fi games until September 9

Sep 3, 2024, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

The new Steam Deal festival is about video games that focus on space or space exploration, all until September 9.

Another new Steam Fest has kicked off, running from September 2nd to the 9th. During this period, you'll have the opportunity to discover great discounts and playable demos as part of the Steam Space Exploration Fest. As the name suggests, this event will offer deals on space-themed video games. If you're a fan of space exploration games or curious about trying them out, now is the perfect time to grab some popular space-themed titles. With the constant stream of events, it's...

Windows 11 has now become the top operating system for gamers on Steam, surpassing Windows 10

Sep 3, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

According to the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for August 2024, Windows 11 is now the most popular operating system on the platform.

According to Steam's hardware survey for August, 50.8% of Windows PC gamers used Windows 11, marking a 3.4 percentage point increase from July. In contrast, Windows 10 usage dropped to 48.7%, declining by 3.3 percentage points from the previous month. The achievement for Windows 11 comes quite late, considering it has been available for nearly three years, especially since PC gamers tend to have more up-to-date hardware compared to the general computing population. Global Windows market share data...

Next free game of GOG Back to School Sale has been revealed

Sep 3, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games

For a limited time, PC gamers will be able to acquire their DRM-free free copy of Once Upon a Jester on GOG.

GOG, a digital distribution platform for PC games owned by CD Projekt, is known for hosting many classic games that aren’t always available on Steam or Epic Games Store. In addition to providing a nostalgic trip for users, GOG occasionally gives away various games. Recently, GOG has released the popular sandbox sim “Tropico 4” giveaway to coincide with the start of its “Back to School” sale. And now, another free game giveaway on GOG, this time you...

Get three classic Fallout games for free on Epic Games Store this week

Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games

The Fallout Classic Collection and Wild Card Football is free to claim from now until September 5, 2024, via the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games. It offers a curated selection of games for PC and Mac, frequently providing exclusive titles and generous discounts. For those who don’t already know, every Thursday, Epic Games makes a new game, or sometimes, two games are available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is then yours to keep, to play or to add to...

MSI BIOS update adds 105W TDP mode for Ryzen 9600X and 9700X CPUs

Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady News

MSI's latest AM5 BIOS which lets users select a 105W TDP mode on AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs is now available.

MSI has released a BIOS update for specific AMD motherboards, which includes a simple way to increase the thermal limit on AMD's newest 65W TDP processors, namely the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. TDP stands for thermal design power and indicates the maximum heat that a chip's cooling system can handle. Both of AMD's new entry-level Zen 5-based chips were shipped with a 65W TDP, but there have been rumors about AMD considering increasing the TDP to enhance...

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D launching soon, promising cost-effective gaming performance

Aug 29, 2024, 8:00 PM manhkbrady News

Team Red has pushed back the Zen 5 X3D to CES 2025. In the absence of any Zen 5 X3D parts, AMD could be banking on the upcoming Ryzen 5 7600X3D to fill the gap.

There are rumors circulating about AMD's upcoming release of a new X3D CPU, set to launch next month. This won't be a 9000X3D CPU, but rather a budget-friendly model called the Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Essentially, it's a Ryzen 5 7600X with 3D V-Cache, providing a significant boost in gaming workloads and any other tasks benefitting from ample L3 cache. According to Moore’s Law is Dead, AMD is currently aiming to debut this CPU at a price of $249,...

Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU to feature GDDR7 memory and 20% lower power consumption

Aug 29, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News

A Chinese computer company has revealed some intriguing details about what to expect from the laptop version of the RTX 5060.

Graphics cards rely heavily on memory, and faster memory is always superior. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Nvidia’s upcoming next-generation GeForce RTX cards, anticipated for release around 2025, will incorporate advanced GDDR7 memory modules. Recent reports indicate that the new technology won't just be available for desktop PCs but will also be featured in laptop cards within the 50 series. During a presentation from a Chinese laptop manufacturer, details about Nvidia’s upcoming "Blackwell" laptop cards, specifically the xx60 version...

Everyone can get a performance boost for their AMD CPUs from Windows optional update

Aug 28, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News

The optimization update for AMD Ryzen in Windows 11 has been backported and is now available for download.

Previously, we covered the significant performance improvements for AMD Ryzen CPUs in gaming workloads brought by Windows 11’s 24H2 update. The update is now available as an optional update for the current version of Windows (23H2), eliminating the need for Ryzen users to use a preview build of Windows to access this free performance boost. Any AMD Ryzen CPU users can find the new update listed under the "Optional Updates" section in the Windows Update menu as "KB5041587," simplifying the...

Information about the AMD RDNA 4 "Radeon RX 8000" GPU has been revealed in benchmark

Aug 28, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady News

A wild AMD Radeon RX 8000 'RDNA 4' graphics card has been spotted.

After discovering Benchleaks, several new Geekbench results have caught our attention, possibly belonging to upcoming RDNA 4 graphics cards. These results potentially unveil the specifications of one of AMD's next-generation graphics cards. The benchmarks are associated with the GFX1201 references, indicating that these new findings might pertain to an RDNA 4 GPU. AMD's RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 GPUs are characterized by GFX11XX and GFX115X IDs, making it logical for RDNA 4 to adopt GFX12XX identifiers. Additionally, the...

The next generation of motherboards will make swapping SSDs and GPUs easier than ever

Aug 27, 2024, 3:00 PM manhkbrady News

MSI and ASUS showcases their next-generation motherboard technology at Gamescom.

Motherboard manufacturers, including Asus and MSI, have begun promoting new mechanisms to help users install and remove PCIe components more quickly and safely. These quality-of-life improvements, though minor, are significant benefits that come alongside new features for upcoming motherboards designed for AMD Ryzen 9000 and Intel Core Ultra 200 processors. The MPG X870E CARBON WIFI has arrived @Gamescom! Our first AMD X870 motherboard offers 5G LAN with WIFI 7, Lightning Gen 5, USB4...

Grab Tropico 4 for completely free in GOG's latest Back To School sale

Aug 27, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games

Coinciding with the launch of the satirical strategy game Tropico 4, a major game sale has also begun on GOG.

The GOG store, famous for offering DRM-free classic and modern games, is currently hosting a big sale to mark the back to school season. It's a bit perplexing as to why someone would want to add more games to their backlog when school is starting, but along with the sale, there's also a complimentary game up for grabs. For the next three days, players can claim a free copy of Tropico 4, a city building and management game that puts...

AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs reportedly delayed to launch at CES 2025

Aug 26, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News

AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D "3D V-Cache" Desktop CPUs have reportedly been delayed, with the new announcement window now scheduled for CES 2025.

The release of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series has faced some challenges, with mixed early reviews and anticipation building for the enhanced X3D CPUs, which are now slated for a launch at a later date than previously rumored. AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs featuring the 3D V-Cache technology are going to be the next major launch from the red team on the AM5 Desktop platform. The launch was initially headed for late 2024 with October being described as the unveiling of the...

The Humble Detectives Bundle is another amazing deal with multiple modern detective games

Aug 26, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

The bundle carries 7 modern detective games for $10 without any tiers.

Humble Bundles are a great way for players to get their hands on a ‘bundle’ of games for a heavily discounted price. This time, a new Humble Bundle has arrived: The Humble Detectives Bundle, offers an impressive collection of detective and mystery games for a minimum of $10, showcasing incredible value. The bundle consists of Immortality - a mystery focused on the film industry, Killer Frequency - a thriller about a serial killer,...

The Callisto Protocol is now available for free on Epic Games Store this week

Aug 23, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

Epic Games Store’s freebies are back, and this week, players can grab The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Ramage Edition at no cost.

The Epic Games Store serves as a platform for purchasing and downloading video games, created and managed by Epic Games. It features a handpicked assortment of games for both PC and Mac, often offering exclusive titles and substantial discounts. For those unfamiliar, Epic Games consistently releases one or sometimes two new games every Thursday for gamers to acquire and incorporate into their collections at no cost. Once claimed, the games become part of the user's permanent library, even though they may...

Next Windows 11 update promises to boost AMD Zen 5 CPU performance

Aug 23, 2024, 9:00 AM manhkbrady News

AMD, a US chipmaker, announced this week that it is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems.

AMD has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems. AMD has stated that the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update will bring improvements for its new Zen 5 CPUs. Despite the underperformance of the Ryzen 9000 series in recent reviews, AMD has confirmed that an optimization to the AMD-specific branch prediction code will be included in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, which is expected to ship next month. AMD has provided performance...

NVIDIA launches new RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory, promising similar performance to GDDR6X model

Aug 22, 2024, 6:00 PM manhkbrady News

The company has slightly reduced the memory speed but assures that it won't affect performance.

It is now official that Nvidia has introduced a GDDR6-powered variant of the RTX 4070 model, which has been long-awaited. In a press release during Gamescom 2024, Nvidia confirmed the release of this new graphics card version, assuring gamers of "similar performance in games and applications" to the original GPU with GDDR6X. Nvidia asserts that the modification in specifications is intended to improve the availability of their RTX 4070 graphics card. This decision is attributed to a shortage of GDDR6X memory,...