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The Epic Games Store is offering another free game for a limited time ahead of Black Friday

Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering just one free game, a drop from the two free games available last week.

Another Thursday has arrived, which means a new freebie is ready for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store. This week, the free title replacing last week’s giveaways of Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Snakebird Complete is Beholder. As always, all you need is an Epic Games Store account to claim it, and you have until November 28 to add the game permanently to your...

Sony implements Cloud Streaming support for its PlayStation Portal

Nov 21, 2024, 6:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony introduces Cloud Streaming (BETA) support for its PlayStation Portal handheld device.

More than a year after its initial release, Sony has rolled out a significant feature enhancement for the PlayStation Portal handheld. Users of the PlayStation Portal can now take advantage of Sony’s Cloud Streaming service, enabling them to play select PlayStation 5 titles on the device. Initially, the PlayStation Portal was limited to streaming from a PlayStation 5 console located in the same home. With this recent update, beta access to PlayStation 5 cloud streaming is now available. However, this...

AMD develops custom EPYC processors with integrated HBM3 memory specifically for Microsoft Azure

Nov 21, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft introduced new HPC Azure VMs powered by a custom AMD CPU, possibly known as the MI300C.

Microsoft has announced its latest HBv series virtual machines for Azure, which offer exceptional performance due to their tailor-made AMD EPYC processors. These customized EPYC processors incorporate a unique design featuring HBM3 memory, boasting up to 352 Zen 4 CPU cores and achieving 6.9 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The new HBv5 virtual machines from Microsoft can be equipped with between 400 and 450GB of HBM3 memory. Each VM consists of four processors, with each processor housing 88...

The PlayStation 6 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs are rumored to debut featuring AMD's UDNA architecture

Nov 20, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD's upcoming Radeon gaming GPUs, based on the next-generation UDNA architecture, are reportedly set to begin mass production in Q2 2026.

Based on a leak from insider Zhangzhonghao (as reported by Wccftech), it appears that AMD’s RDNA series of graphics architectures will conclude with RDNA 4. The future direction of AMD's GPU strategy is said to be focused on UDNA. Allegedly, AMD plans to utilize UDNA for their RX 9000 series GPUs and the upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 console. According to this information, AMD does not intend to introduce a GPU...

Intel’s ARC B580 GPU has been spotted in a shipping manifest

Nov 20, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel's first Arc Battlemage product, the Arc B580 graphics card, seems to have been spotted at the shipping outlet, NBD.ltd.

With the announcement of Intel’s Battlemage GPU set for next month, it’s not surprising to find next-gen Intel GPUs appearing in shipping documents. Today, @josef972 has highlighted entries that reference Intel’s “BMG B580” (Battlemage ARC B580) graphics card. Although the listing seems to pertain solely to GPU packaging, the ARC B580 designation appears to represent a genuine next-generation Intel GPU. The B580 will serve as Intel’s successor to the ARC A580. With...

The Telltale Collection Humble Bundle is providing six popular games at a significantly reduced price

Nov 19, 2024, 7:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Currently, the platform is offering a "Telltale Collection" bundle, which includes popular titles such as The Walking Dead series, The Wolf Among Us, and more.

While Humble Bundle has a subscription service known as Humble Choice, it also occasionally releases individual bundles aimed at helping gamers acquire multiple titles at a low cost. The Telltale Collection is an example of this, offering a significant discount on a compilation of Telltale’s narrative-driven games. The Telltale Collection features six episodic adventure titles that will keep you engaged for months. Additionally, it includes two DLCs for two of the games, enhancing the overall value....

Revealed specifications of the RTX 5090, price could start at $1,900

Nov 19, 2024, 7:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

A leaker claims that Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 could be priced at $1,900.

The GeForce RTX 5090 is arguably one of Nvidia’s most well-guarded secrets, even as its official pricing and actual performance metrics remain unclear. It's widely anticipated that this new GPU will be unveiled at CES 2025, with rumors suggesting a possible launch date of January 20th. According to Bits And Chips, Nvidia's upcoming gaming flagship may carry a price tag of $1900. If this pricing turns out to be accurate, Nvidia’s MSRP for the RTX 5090 will be $300 more than...

Does AMD Ryzen AI Really 'Crush' Intel Core Ultra in Gaming Performance?

Nov 18, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

The truth behind the claim that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU is up to 75% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 has been revealed.

Chip giant AMD has stirred the gaming community by making a bold claim: their new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU delivers superior gaming performance, up to 75% faster than its competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. To back up their claim, AMD released benchmark results for 15 popular games at 1080p resolution with medium graphics settings. The results showed that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 dominated, particularly in high-demand games like...

Valve is offering the complete Half-Life 2 experience for free on Steam

Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

In celebration of Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, Valve has made the game free to claim and keep for a limited time.

If you haven’t tried Half-Life 2 yet, now is an excellent opportunity to experience this iconic first-person shooter. To mark the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2, Valve has made the game free on Steam until November 18th. The updated version of Half-Life 2 includes content from the Episode 1 and Episode 2 expansions. Moreover, it now supports Steam Workshop, which allows players to access numerous mods and entirely new...

Valve announces Limited Edition White Steam Deck OLED

Nov 15, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Valve has just unveiled a limited-edition white version of the Steam Deck OLED.

Apparently the new annual tradition from Valve is to release a limited edition Steam Deck OLED just in time for the holidays. This limited edition features an elegant white outer shell paired with gray buttons and joysticks. In terms of specifications, the white Steam Deck OLED is identical to the black version and is only available with 1 TB of storage, though this version will arrive with a couple of different accessories. The white version gets its own white accessories, including...

The Castlevania Anniversary Collection is available to claim for free on the Epic Games Store.

Nov 15, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games

Epic Games Store has lots of free games this week.

A new giveaway has just appeared on the Epic Games Store, featuring two free titles this time. Taking the place of last week’s Deceive Inc. giveaway, players can now grab Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Snakebird Complete. Both of the newly offered games contain multiple experiences, making this effectively a giveaway of ten games. Once claimed, all games obtained through the Epic Games Store are yours to keep permanently. There’s no need for any subscriptions, just an Epic...

The Fanatical Build Your Own Platinum Collection for November 2024 offers 16 games to choose from

Nov 14, 2024, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Fanatical has released another major game bundle, offering a total of 16 titles this month.

Valve (through Steam) sometimes runs various sales events that allow Steam Deck users to purchase new games at reduced prices. Nonetheless, while you await the Autumn sale in the coming weeks, now is an excellent opportunity to check out a discount bundle. Fanatical is one of those platforms providing such bundles, and their November Platinum Collection lets you acquire over 15 games for a low price. The Platinum Collection functions as a build-your-own bundle, meaning the final...

Samsung develops 400-layer NAND chip for high-capacity SSDs

Nov 14, 2024, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Tech giant Samsung is racing to advance technology with its plans to develop a 400-layer NAND chip for ultra-high-capacity SSDs.

Samsung continues to assert its leadership position in the technology race with its plan to manufacture 400-layer stacked NAND memory chips, projected for release in 2026. This groundbreaking advancement will pave the way for ultra-high-capacity SSDs, meeting the massive data storage demands of artificial intelligence (AI). Currently, Samsung places high expectations on its 10th-generation V10 NAND chip, developed using advanced BV NAND technology. This technology enables the production of memory cells and peripheral circuits on separate wafers, which are then combined...

Nvidia may have halted production of the RTX 4000 series in preparation for their next-gen gaming GPUs

Nov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Nvidia's RTX 40 series graphics cards might not be widely available next year.

There is no official information yet, but all attention is focused on January next year at the annual CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, USA. At this event, Nvidia is likely to unveil its latest generation of graphics cards, the RTX 5000 series, based on the Blackwell GPU architecture. Around this same time, Nvidia is expected to deliver pre-ordered Blackwell chips designed for servers. These massive silicon dies contain tensor cores specifically for accelerating matrix-vector processing to power AI...

The NVIDIA App is officially out of beta, download and experience it now!

Nov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Beginning today, Nvidia is launching version 1.0 of the Nvidia App, officially moving it out of beta.

After a beta testing period since February, NVIDIA has officially launched the NVIDIA App. This app combines the functionalities of GeForce Experience and Control Panel into one, along with additional features to enhance user experience and reduce the hassle when configuring NVIDIA GPU settings. In the future, NVIDIA GPU users will be able to update drivers directly through this application. The NVIDIA App also supports gameplay recording with the AV1 codec at 4K resolution at 120fps,...

Steam Cooking Fest 2024 is now live

Nov 12, 2024, 10:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Once again, it’s time for another Steam Fest, and this time the only thing hotter than the deals are the virtual kitchens.

From now until November 18, Steam is hosting a Cooking Fest to showcase some of the finest cooking games. Whether you're frying pancakes or concocting magical brews, the Steam Cooking Fest is dedicated to celebrating the culinary aspect of games, and these five carefully chosen titles offer something to satisfy every gamer's cravings. ...

AMD is preparing to revolutionize integrated graphics with its upcoming Radeon 8060S GPU

Nov 12, 2024, 7:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD's 2025-2026 product lineup for Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs includes several offerings, such as APU refreshes, Strix Halo, and the Radeon RX 8000 series.

Details about AMD’s forthcoming “Enthusiast Gaming” Ryzen AI MAX series processors have emerged, previously referred to as “Strix Halo.” This information also discloses the AMD Radeon “8060S,” an integrated graphics solution featuring 40 Compute Units (CUs). With a maximum of 16 Zen 5 cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, AMD’s Ryzen AI Max series processors are expected to provide substantial CPU and GPU performance for mobile users. To provide context, this CPU includes more than 2.5 times the number of...

Humble's The Sid Meier Collection offers a list of acclaimed strategy games and much more

Nov 11, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

The Humble Store has released an enormous bundle packed with a variety of Sid Meier games.

This Humble Bundle presents a chance to revisit the creations of Sid Meier, renowned as the father of the Civilization series and other beloved classics. You can select from four pricing tiers, with the starting amount being only $5! Building an empire... what a fantastic way to kick off the weekend! Humble has launched a new 20-item collection featuring some of Sid Meier’s finest: from Civilization titles and their DLCs to Pirates! It’s a great opportunity to enhance your collection ahead...

Intel loses desktop CPU market share to AMD

Nov 11, 2024, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Has AMD 'dethroned' Intel as its desktop CPU market share soars to nearly 30%?

The CPU market is witnessing a dramatic shift as AMD gradually closes the gap with Intel, even posing a potential threat to this long-standing industry leader. The latest report shows that AMD captured nearly 30% of the desktop CPU market share in Q3 2024, marking substantial growth compared to the same period last year. Intel’s 13th and 14th generation Raptor Lake CPUs have received continuous complaints from users regarding stability issues, which is seen as the primary reason driving many...

Intel might unveil the ARC Battlemage ahead of CES 2025

Nov 8, 2024, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel is set to launch its next-gen Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs next month, aiming to compete in the mid-range segment against NVIDIA and AMD.

Anticipated launches of GPUs are set to dominate early 2025. AMD, Intel, and Nvidia are all expected to unveil new graphics cards, marking a significant shift in the GPU landscape. Reports suggest that Intel might showcase their ARC Battlemage GPUs before CES 2025, positioning their announcement ahead of those from AMD and Nvidia. Golden Pig Upgrade, a trusted source in hardware rumors, has indicated that gamers can anticipate “remarkable performance” from Battlemage as early as next...