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AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D: The new affordable 3D V-Cache CPU for AM4 revealed in latest leaks

Aug 14, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News

AMD appears to be prepping an affordable new X3D CPU for socket AM4.

The AM4 processor socket seems to be staying around for a long time. With a couple of new chips set to be released in June, seven years after the debut of the original Ryzen 1000 series on AM4, AMD appears to be introducing another CPU for this enduring computer platform. New filings for regulatory approval suggest that the upcoming release is named the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and the X3D at the end implies that it comes with additional V-cache, targeted at...

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: New GDDR6 model launching this month with notable VRAM changes

Aug 14, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady News

Nvidia’s new RTX 4070 models are due to become available later this month.

The arrival of a new version of the RTX 4070 from Nvidia, with slightly slower video memory, seems to be confirmed by the development of such a variant by a graphics card maker. Nvidia's switch from GDDR6X to GDDR6 is primarily due to a shortage of GDDR6X memory supply. By introducing the new RTX 4070 model with GDDR6 memory, Nvidia can allocate its GDDR6X supply to higher-end graphics cards. According to reports, the specifications of the new RTX 4070 remain the same...

Persona 3 Reload reaches its lowest price ever in Steam's latest Persona Franchise Sale

Aug 13, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady News

Six Persona games are now available at historically low prices on Steam, as part of a Persona franchise sale running for the next week.

Atlus and Sega have announced that the Persona franchise is discounted on Steam for the upcoming week, ending on August 19, 2024. To start, Persona 3 Reload is available at a 40% discount, with its DLC pack reduced by 25%. Persona 4 Golden is also 40% off, while Persona 5 Royal is marked down by an impressive 60%. Additionally, Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 5 Strikers, and Persona 4...

Arrow Lake is reportedly far more power-efficient than Intel’s previous CPUs

Aug 12, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady News

Intel announces that the Raptor Lake microcode update will not impact overclocking or performance, and provides new updates on Arrow Lake and Battlemage.

Intel announced at a press event in China that Arrow Lake CPUs will not only offer significantly higher performance compared to Raptor Lake but will also use "at least" 100 watts less power than the current models. This is promising for consumers, as Raptor Lake's increased power demands and voltage imbalances have been pinpointed as the main reasons for the stability problems affecting many 13th- and 14th-gen Core CPUs. Intel is placing a strong emphasis on...

Save up to 85% on Bethesda's top titles in the massive QuakeCon Steam sale

Aug 12, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady News

The QuakeCon Sale is currently live on Steam and runs until August 21st.

Steam has launched its annual QuakeCon Sale, offering significant discounts on popular Bethesda games. The sale, which began on August 8, 2024, allows gamers to save up to 80% on various titles. The event coincides with QuakeCon 2024, a major gaming convention known for its Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) gathering, gaming tournaments, and meetups. This sale will run until August 21, 2024. The first QuakeCons weren't originally associated with Bethesda, as they were held to...

Isometric tactical shooter Intravenous is free to claim on GOG for a limited time

Aug 9, 2024, 9:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

Not only has the Epic Games Store started giving away free games today, but a similar campaign is also happening in the GOG shop.

Within 24 hours (until 14:00 UTC on 9th August), everyone can get the isometric tactical shooter Intravenous for free on GOG. The promotion coincides with the upcoming release of the second part of Intravenous, which studio Explosive Squat Games will release on 16 August on GOG and Steam. There is also a 10% discount on pre-orders of the new game. Intravenous is built around the concept of things going wrong. It’s a top-down stealth game where every movement can lead to disaster,...

Epic Games Store's latest giveaway offers two free games, featuring a brand-new release

Aug 9, 2024, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

This week's free Epic Games Store giveaway features the brand-new, highly-rated Cygni: All Guns Blazing and the anime brawler DNF Duel.

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...

AMD has announced the prices of their latest Ryzen 9000 CPUs

Aug 8, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady News

AMD has officially announced the prices for its Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPU series, which are slightly lower than the Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" series in each segment.

AMD has finally announced the launch prices for its new Ryzen 9000 series PC CPUs, and their prices are slightly lower than the launch prices of the Ryzen 7000 series. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X with 16 cores will be priced at $649, which is $50 less than the Ryzen 9 7950X, which launched at $699 nearly two years ago. The other products in the lineup are priced $20 to $50 lower than their equivalent Ryzen 7000 CPUs. After a delay...

Humble Bundle launches awesome games pack featuring 12 iconic Capcom games for $30

Aug 8, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady News

Humble has teamed up with Capcom for its latest exciting game bundle, and it features some terrific titles across a variety of genres.

Humble Bundles are a fantastic way for players to get a bundle of games at a heavily discounted price. The last few days have been quite hectic for those who keep a close eye on the platform, as Humble has been launching bundle after bundle. Now, a new Capcom bundle has arrived in its online store, and this Summer 2024-themed package provides a great bang for your buck. For those who enjoy over-the-top action games with...

Nvidia is about to discontinue the production of GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards

Aug 7, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady News

Nvidia has announced the upcoming discontinuation of the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card series.

According to the latest information from Board Channels, Nvidia has informed its partners that this is the last chance to order the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card series. Manufacturers like Colorful and Palit have received notifications, indicating that Nvidia is preparing to discontinue this popular product line. Launched in February 2021, the GeForce RTX 3060 quickly became one of the most favored GPUs on the market. With 12 GB of VRAM, good performance at Full HD resolution, and a relatively affordable...

Latest Humble Bundle deal offers lots of hit digital board games

Aug 7, 2024, 10:00 AM manhkbrady News

This new Humble Bundle gets you 11 amazing digital board games and expansions, with a whopping 90% discount.

Humble Bundles are a fantastic way for players to get a bundle of games at a heavily discounted price. This time, the platform has launched a dedicated board game bundle that offers $166 worth of board games for just $18, including popular titles like Dune Imperium, Wingspan, and Root. Like nearly every Humble Bundle, this is a strictly digital collection of games. Still, the best board games can be just as enjoyable on a PC as they are in person...

EA August Sale features some of the best discounts on many fan-favorite franchises

Aug 6, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady News

If you want to experience one of the best action RPGs of 2014, don't miss out on the massive discount on Steam.

Until August 19, all three Dragon Age games are 90% off as part of Electronic Arts’ August Sale on Steam. This includes the Game of the Year edition for Dragon Age: Inquisition and the Ultimate Editions of the first two games in the series. If you're in the United States, this means you can get all three games and their DLC for less than $9, which is a fantastic deal. ...

The Humble LEGO Worlds Collide Bundle is here, and it's an amazingly good deal

Aug 5, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady News

You can snap up 18 different LEGO video games for less than $15 in Humble Bundle’s latest collection.

Humble Bundles are a great way for players to get their hands on a ‘bundle’ of games for a heavily discounted price. As for this week, Humble Bundle is going all-in on LEGO, following up its LEGO book bundle with a collection of TT Games’ greatest hits. The bundle spans everything from the very first LEGO Batman video game all the way up to 2019’s LEGO DC Super-Villains, and also includes an 85% discount voucher...

Epic Games Store is offering two new free games, but only for a limited time

Aug 4, 2024, 12:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

Do not miss this opportunity and get your free PC games from 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...

Intel confirms that there will be no recall for their 13th and 14th-gen CPU despite instability issue

Jul 29, 2024, 9:00 AM manhkbrady News

Intel has stated that there is no fix and no recall for its problematic 13th Gen and 14th Gen Core CPUs, with any damage to the processors being permanent.

Intel has started to open up about the ongoing instability issues with their 13th/14th generation Raptor Lake CPUs. This week, the company confirmed that a “microcode patch” is coming to prevent the issue. However, it is now clear that already unstable Intel 13th/14th generation CPUs are permanently damaged. Intel has made it clear that they have no plans to recall the affected CPUs. Intel also confirmed that high voltages aren't the only reason its 13th Gen and 14th Gen Core CPUs are...

Epic Games Store's last giveaways of July has now arrived for you to claim

Jul 26, 2024, 9:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games

Another week, another free game from our dear vendor 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, available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is yours to keep, to play, or to add to an ever-growing list...

AMD delays Ryzen 9000 launch to August due to quality concerns

Jul 25, 2024, 10:14 PM manhkbrady News

AMD says it's delaying retail availability for its Zen 5 chips, including the Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X, as well as the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X.

AMD has announced that its next-gen Ryzen 9000 series CPUs have been delayed until August. The news comes just days before the expected release to consumers, amid reports that reviewers had yet to receive their processors. In a statement posted by AMD, the company said that initial units “did not meet our full quality expectations” during final checks. This led to the decision to delay the release until next month. Specifically, AMD’s 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X and 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X...

Steam Simfest 2024 offers you a ton of free demos and great deals to check out

Jul 25, 2024, 12:30 AM manhkbrady Demo

Steam has dropped a ton of free playable demos that you can download and play right now, along with offering massive discounts, but you need to act fast.

Currently, Steam is hosting the SimFest promotion, which focuses on simulation games that can keep us immersed and entertained for countless hours. The interesting thing about the "sim" genre is its vast range—simulating other activities is an inherent element of video games. For this event, Valve defines sims as "games that attempt to simulate a hobby or job," which narrows the scope a bit but still covers a lot of ground. Check out the Tarvern Keeper trailer...

Koei Tecmo Summer Joy sale is now available with discounts up to 80%

Jul 23, 2024, 6:00 PM manhkbrady News

Koei Tecmo has launched a very welcome sale on Steam, offering up tasty discounts on many games and bundles.

If you’ve had your eye on grabbing one of Koei Tecmo’s PC releases on Steam, this weekend has you covered. The Koei Tecmo Summer Joy Sale is now live and will run until August 5, 2024. Fans can take advantage of deals for the Atelier franchise, including the various trilogies and direct sequels. Additionally, a fair number of Dynasty Warriors entries, the Blue Reflection duology, the Nioh duology, and more. It’s a massive sale that I recommend perusing if...

AMD's RDNA 4: Elevating ray tracing performance for next-gen gaming

Jul 22, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News

AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU architecture will feature new and enhanced ray tracing engines for the upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series GPUs and Sony's PS5 Pro.

AMD’s ray tracing performance is poised for a significant upgrade with the introduction of their RDNA 4 graphics cards. Twitter user @Kepler_L2 has disclosed a list of ray tracing enhancements that are expected to be featured in AMD’s next-generation GPUs. These improvements are also anticipated for the PlayStation 5 Pro, making them crucial for both PC and console gaming markets. Below is a list of the reported changes with RDNA 4 and how they might impact the ray tracing performance of...