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The GOG Autumn Sale has officially started!
Sep 26, 2024, 7:00 PM
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The Autumn Sale brings 5000+ deals with discounts of up to 90% off.
The vibrant, autumn season is on its way, and just like students heading back to school, it's time to immerse ourselves in the joy of gaming during The Autumn Sale on GOG! We're thrilled to enhance your gaming experience with fantastic discounts, exciting new releases, and more.
Additionally, you can now get your hands on Resident Evil 3: Nemesis on GOG, joining its predecessors Resident Evil 1 and 2 that arrived on the...
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Intel Xeon 6 P-core launched - Regaining the leading position
Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
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Hardware News
Intel has made a comeback in the server market with its latest Xeon 6 P-core product line after years of being overshadowed by AMD in the server market.
In recent years, Intel has lost its leading position in general processing and x86 specifically. Particularly in the server segment, where the company has dominated for decades, it has now faced tough competition from AMD's EPYC processors. The restructuring campaign led by CEO Pat Gelsinger undoubtedly involves regaining dominance in this highly lucrative segment.
At Computex a few months ago, Intel introduced the new brand Xeon 6 as a transformation of its server product line. However, the Xeon 6 showcased...
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Pick up a selection of hit Adult Swim games with this latest Humble Bundle
Sep 25, 2024, 5:00 PM
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In support of One Special Day, a new One Special Bundle is available on Humble Bundle, featuring a selection of excellent games.
Humble Bundles offer a cost-effective way to expand your Steam game collection by allowing you to acquire multiple games at a low price. A recent addition to the Humble Bundle lineup features seven Adult Swim games and two DLCs at an affordable price.
The One Special Humble Bundle showcases a selection of classic Adult Swim games, comprising seven titles as well as two additional DLCs for extra content. While the bundle is priced at $20, there's also the option to contribute...
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AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU for next-gen handhelds spotted with 8-core configuration
Sep 25, 2024, 10:00 AM
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The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU will have a 3+5 core setup and a 28W TDP, designed to power the next-generation gaming handheld devices.
One of AMD's executives has confirmed the upcoming release of the Ryzen Z2 processor. The company has announced that the processor won't be available until next year, but preparations for its launch are already in progress.
This information has been verified in the recently leaked NBD shipping manifest (via @Olrak29_), which identifies the chip as "Z2X28W" with a "100-000001684" ID. The Z2X28W FP8 listing for this CPU indicates that it uses the FP8 socket and has...
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Intel reportedly cancels Arrow Lake-S Refresh, delaying next desktop CPUs until 2026
Sep 24, 2024, 3:00 PM
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Hardware News
It seems that Intel has decided to discontinue another desktop processor architecture.
As per Panzerlied (via Videocardz), Intel has decided to scrap its 2025 Arrow Lake Refresh plans. Intel is set to release its Arrow Lake lineup of desktop CPUs this year, and it was reportedly working on updated CPU designs for next year. These refreshed CPU designs were expected to mainly utilize similar CPU designs as before, but with additional E-cores and a more robust NPU. The future of Intel’s desktop CPU lineup is currently uncertain.
The next...
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The Sega Publisher Sale is now live on Steam, with top discounts on popular titles
Sep 24, 2024, 1:00 PM
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SEGA fans can grab some timeless classics for almost nothing in the latest Steam sale.
The Steam Sega Publisher Sale has been recently announced by Sega, offering heavily discounted prices on some of their best games. The sale commenced recently and will continue until September 26, 2024. This timely sale coincides with the upcoming release of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, serving as a promotional event for the game's announcement.
The major news is the reveal of a new Like a Dragon game featuring the beloved character Goro Majima. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza...
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ASUS unveils SFF-ready RTX 4070 Ti SUPER PRIME with triple-fan AD102 GPU
Sep 23, 2024, 2:00 PM
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Hardware News
ASUS expands its PRIME SFF-Ready GPU lineup with its most powerful graphics card to date.
During Computex 2024, Nvidia unveiled the specifications for their "SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce" GPUs, outlining size limitations for small-form-factor gaming graphics cards. In line with these specifications, ASUS introduced its initial series of PRIME GPUs, with variations ranging from the RTX 4060 Ti to the RTX 4070 SUPER. ASUS has now launched a new addition to its PRIME lineup, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER model, which is the fastest small-form-factor (SFF) gaming GPU.
Nvidia's SFF-Ready GPU guidelines simplify the process for PC...
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Intel faces the risk of being acquired due to strategic mistakes?
Sep 23, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Hardware News
Recently, Qualcomm has allegedly made an acquisition offer to Intel, proposing a deal that could significantly reshape the CPU market.
Chipmaker Qualcomm has been contemplating a complete acquisition of Intel, a renowned company known for its computer processors, in a surprising turn of events. The Wall Street Journal reported that while a deal is not certain, discussions on the matter have taken place between the two companies.
Intel, currently valued at $87 billion, has been experiencing significant challenges in recent years. The company's stocks have plummeted by 60% this year alone. In 2020, Intel suffered a setback...
We now have our first look at Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel’s next-generation flagship.
Intel's Arrow Lake "Core Ultra 200" CPU will showcase a completely new box design, and we now have our first glimpse of the packaging for the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K processor.
The image, provided by the individuals at VideoCardz, allegedly leaked from Intel, reveals a completely new packaging design for the upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K chip, set to be launched early next month. This marks the entirely new appearance of a multi-chiplet CPU design and...
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The next free weekly games on Epic Games Store has been revealed
Sep 20, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Free Games
A new giveaway has launched on the Epic Games Store, continuing its long-running streak.
The Epic Games Store, developed and maintained by Epic Games, is a digital platform for distributing video games. It provides a carefully chosen assortment of games for PC and Mac, often featuring exclusive titles and substantial discounts.
Every Thursday, Epic Games offers a new game, or occasionally two, for gamers to download and add to their collections for free. Once redeemed, the game becomes the player's permanent property, to either play or add to an ever-growing backlog of games. This week,...
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Rumored Nintendo Switch 2: leaks, designs, and what we know so far
Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 PM
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Hardware News
Leaked design images of the rumored Switch 2 handheld suggest a larger and more powerful Nintendo device.
Leaked design images of the alleged Switch 2 handheld have surfaced, which the company has confirmed will be unveiled this fiscal year.
Although Nintendo has yet to officially announce this system or its specifications, leaks have exposed many details about it. Recently, purported images of the console's design have surfaced, offering gamers a glimpse of Nintendo's upcoming next-generation handheld.
The Switch 2 will be equipped with a new Nvidia ARM-based processor and a graphics chip based on the Ampere...
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Humble Bundle and Indie.io join forces for epic indie deals
Sep 19, 2024, 5:00 PM
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The Humble Indie.io Super Bundle is now available, offering 13 games at a very affordable price, making it a solid deal considering the content included.
Today, indie.io has partnered with Humble Bundle to present something truly remarkable to my fellow indie game enthusiasts. It’s known as the indie.io Super Bundle and it comprises 13 exceptional games, along with two discount coupons. This offer is valid from today until October 9th and provides substantial savings on a variety of enjoyable items.
What games are part of the Humble Bundle indie.io Super Bundle? Well, let me tell you about some of the great offerings:
Sands of Aura is...
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AMD launches Adrenalin 24.20.11.01 driver with support for God of War: Ragnarok, Frostpunk 2, and new features
Sep 18, 2024, 3:00 PM
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Hardware News
AMD released a new Preview Driver for their Radeon GPUs. This driver has new game support for God of War Ragnarok and Frostpunk 2.
AMD has introduced a new driver for its graphics cards designed to provide an optimal gaming experience in God of War: Ragnarok, Frostpunk 2, and Final Fantasy 16.
The release notes indicate that the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.20.11.01 driver delivers peak performance in the latest upcoming triple-A PC games, specifically God of War: Ragnarok and Frostpunk 2, while also expanding support for Final Fantasy 16. Additionally, it adds support for the DX11 Update for The Sims...
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Top Playstation games to snag during the Steam Publisher Sale
Sep 18, 2024, 2:00 PM
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You can grab loads of modern PlayStation games on Steam right now for up to 75% off.
The PlayStation Publishing collection is currently on sale on Steam until September 19th, offering great opportunities for PC-exclusive gamers interested in exploring PlayStation exclusives. Over the past few years, PlayStation has started bringing their popular titles to PC, with the highly anticipated God of War: Ragnarök set to release later this week. Although some of the PC ports have encountered initial issues, the PlayStation team has consistently addressed these problems, ensuring that PC players can enjoy previously exclusive titles....
AMD's newest Ryzen 9000 AGESA update tackles inter-CCX latency problems and provides a significant performance improvement.
In the previous month, there was a discovery of a significant setback in AMD's dual-CCX Ryzen 9000 series processors. Specifically, this was a substantial increase in latency for inter-chip communications in AMD's Ryzen 9000 12-core and 16-core processors. Thanks to AMD's AGESA 1.2.0.2 update, it seems that this issue has been resolved.
Users who perform a BIOS/UEFI update on their motherboards can experience the advantages of reduced inter-CCX latencies with AMD's latest processors. Inter-CCX latencies for a Ryzen 9 9950X seem...
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Steam's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest sales event is now live
Sep 17, 2024, 2:00 PM
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Running through until September 23rd at 5PM UTC — the Steam Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest is available now.
Valve's Steam service is currently holding a week-long event called the Steam Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest, which focuses on games featuring various modes of transportation. The event runs until September 23 at 1 pm Eastern time (10 am Pacific time).
During the Festival of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, gamers can take advantage of significant discounts on hundreds of transportation-themed games. These discounts apply to games centered around planes, trains, cars, as well as other forms of transport such as trucks,...
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AMD shifts to AI-powered FSR 4 for enhanced visuals and efficiency
Sep 16, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Hardware News
AMD's upcoming FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, FSR 4, will utilize AI on a larger scale to enhance visual quality.
AMD has introduced FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4), a new technology that utilizes AI to enhance visual quality and gaming performance. FSR 4 aims to improve graphics and gameplay smoothness on less powerful hardware through advanced AI techniques. This technology signals AMD's move towards more efficient, AI-driven upscaling, similar to NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS, which have been employing AI for a number of years.
During discussions with Tom's Hardware about handheld gaming and battery life,...
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AMD's latest VGM technology allows RAM reallocation for laptop gaming
Sep 13, 2024, 3:00 PM
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Hardware News
AMD has significantly enhanced their Ryzen AI 300 CPUs for gaming by introducing AFMF2 and Variable Graphics Memory.
AMD recently introduced a new feature called Variable Graphics Memory on the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, which promises significant improvements for gaming experiences. This feature allows gamers to utilize a portion of the RAM as dedicated graphics memory (VRAM), enhancing frame rates for games. The entire conversion process can be easily executed with just a click in AMD's Adrenalin application.
Variable Graphics Memory on Ryzen AI 300
According to AMD, Variable Graphics Memory can convert up to "75%" of the...
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The newest Epic Games Store free game giveaway is now live for you to claim forever
Sep 13, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Free Games
Epic Games has updated its free game giveaway program with a new pair of titles.
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...
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AMD Kraken Point APUs with Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 set for 2025 launch
Sep 12, 2024, 8:00 PM
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Hardware News
AMD will release Krackan Point APUs to provide more affordable devices to the masses but needs to tackle the chip supply by 2025.
AMD has announced its plans to introduce new Ryzen APUs under the "Krackan" series in 2025. These APUs will come with Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an XDNA 2 NPU.
While AMD has already launched higher-end Zen 5 mobile CPUs like Strix Point, Krackan is designed for more affordable laptops, maintaining the XDNA 2 NPU of its higher-end counterpart to prepare for the AI era. The new CPU design will incorporate four Zen 5 CPU cores and four additional...
