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AMD and Nvidia GPUs working side by side (Image Source: Quasar Zone)

Unholy union: AMD Fluid Motion Frames and Nvidia DLSS FG work in tandem to deliver up to 3X fps boosts in select games

Letting the Nvidia card do the rendering with Frame Gen and passing the resulting output through AFMF on the AMD card that is connected to the display, the average fps in Cyberpunk can be boosted by 290%. However, in some games, t...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Dec 2023 14:41

The first laptop to feature an IMAX Enhanced OLED touchscreen (Image Source: HP)

Deal | HP Envy x360 convertible with OLED touchscreen and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U discounted down to US$693.49

The 15.6-inch OLED touchscreen is the world's first to feature the IMAX Enhanced standard. Also included with this configuration are 16 GB LPDDR4x-4266 RAM, 512 GB SSD, a 5 MP webcam and full-size SD card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2023 19:16

Radeon RX 7900M Alienware m18 R1 bugs addressed via display driver workaround

If you're experiencing display issues, Dell recommends rolling back your driver to v31.0.14076.3, A01. And if you're not, then don't update your display drivers at all even if AMD Adrenalin says otherwise. The latest drivers shoul...

Allen Ngo, 29 Nov 2023 05:48

The ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU starts at US$599. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU arrives as new eGPU with expansion options for US$599

One-Netbook has started selling the ONEXGPU, an eGPU that sits within its ONEXPLAYER brand. Available for US$599 initially, the ONEXGPU combines an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU with various ports, RGB lighting and M.2 SSD expansion.

Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2023 19:20

The first AMD Ryzen Z1-based mini-PC is on the way. (Image source: ETA Prime)

First AMD Ryzen Z1 mini-PC showcased with Ryzen Z1 Extreme model also planned

YouTuber ETA Prime has revealed the first AMD Ryzen Z1-based mini-PC. Coming soon, the new mini-PC will eventually be available with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme too.

Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2023 16:24

The AYANEO AM01 starts at US$149 as a barebones unit. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO AM01: New mini-PC launches for under US$150 with Macintosh inspired design

The AYANEO AM01 is the company's first mini-PC and one that it has released for under US$150. The AYANEO AM01 is available in various configurations, including as a barebones unit, with either the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U or Ryzen 5 5700...

Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2023 14:37

Two new AMD Ryzen 8000 laptop processors have shown up online (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS shows up on Geekbench alongside the Ryzen 5 8640HS

Two upcoming AMD laptop chips, the Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 7 8840HS, have shown up on Geekbench. The former is a 6-core, 12-thread SKU, while the latter is an 8-core, 16-thread model.

Anil Ganti, 28 Nov 2023 14:21

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940H has shown up on Geekbench (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 8940H makes Geekbench debut with Radeon 780M iGPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940H has shown up on Geekbench alongside an Asus TUF A15 laptop. On average, it performs on par with the RYzen 7 7940HS in single- and multi-core tests.

Anil Ganti, 28 Nov 2023 13:19

Free yourself from Windows and game on Linux (Source: Wikipedia)

4 slick Linux distributions for frustrated Windows 11 gamers

CheckMag The Steam Deck and Proton have done a lot for gaming on Linux. Users that were once tied to Windows for gaming now have multiple options for breaking free. Here are some of the best Linux distributions for getting your Windows-fre...

David Devey, 27 Nov 2023 22:18

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in October 2023 and is based on TSMC 5 nm FinFET. (Image source: AMD/Unsplash - edited)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X flexes as world's most powerful HEDT CPU by powering past all Xeon and EPYC chips on PassMark

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has turned up on PassMark and immediately left its mark near the top of the CPU Mark table. The Zen 4-based Storm Peak part defeated all EPYC and Xeon chips in its path and was only kept off the to...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Nov 2023 00:06

Geekom showcases a new mini PC that will launch next month (Image source: IT Home)

Geekom plans to launch new Ryzen 7000 series-powered mini PC

Geekom has previewed a brand new mini PC. The unit is expected to make its debut next month, and it will feature the Ryzen 7000 series APUs. To be specific, the mini-computer will be available with Ryzen 7 7840S and Ryzen 9 7940HS...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Nov 2023 08:19

Minisforum NAG6 makes its debut in China (Image source: Taobao)

Minisforum NAG6 launches in China with i9 CPU and discrete GPU

Previously announced for the Japanese market in November last year, the Minisforum NAG6 has made its official debut in China. The mini PC is now available with a starting price tag of CNY4599, which converts to around US$648.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Nov 2023 06:58

Vrgineers XTAL 3 CAVU mixed reality headset for pilot training. (Source: Vrgineers)

Vrgineers introduces XTAL 3 CAVU mixed reality headset for pilot training with super-low latency

Vrgineers has introduced the XTAL 3 CAVU mixed reality headset for pilot training. By utilizing an AMD Xilinx FGPA in coordination with a Nvidia Quadro RTX A6000, super low-latency and fast image updates are achieved.

David Chien, 24 Nov 2023 19:34

The One-Netbook ONEXGPU should be orderable before the end of the month. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU: New AMD Radeon eGPU launching next week for US$599 with SSD expansion and RGB lighting

One-Netbook is gearing up to release the ONEXGPU, a ONEXPLAYER-branded eGPU that houses an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT like the GPD G1. Not only will One-Netbook's equivalent ship with an M.2 2280 slot and RGB lighting, but it will als...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 18:32

Deal | HP discounts Omen 16 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060 down to US$949.99

Included with this configuration are 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and a 16.1-inch 1080p 165 Hz IPS screen. The RTX 4070 dGPU option is also discounted to US$1,189.99.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2023 16:23

All-time low prices for some of AMD's and Intel's best sellers

Deal | AMD and Intel CPU Black Friday deals on Amazon: Ryzen 9 7900X3D drops to US$433, i7-13700K only US$345

The biggest discount of 49% is recorded on the previous gen Ryzen 9 5900X that is now down to US$288.99. On Intel's side, the previous gen i9-12900KS is 19% off at US$349.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2023 16:49

AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX is now compatible with RISC-V. (Image Source: AMD & RISC-V)

RISC-V gets support for AMD's latest Radeon RX 7000 GPUs

New Linux driver patches introduce RISC-V kernel-mode FPU support for AMD's latest GPUs. The patches should soon be included as part of the Linux 6.8 kernel, offering out-of-the-box support for high-end x86 GPUs on SiFive's mother...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2023 16:19

Kingnovy FA780 brings powerful specs in a small form factor (Image source: AliExpress)

Kingnovy FA780 mini PC packs Ryzen 7 in super compact design

Kingnovy FA780 is one of the latest offerings from the brand. This mini PC features a chassis that measures 5 x 4.5 x 1.7 inches and has a volume of 0.6 liters, which is a very compact form factor. And while the system is small in...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Nov 2023 07:04

The ASUS ROG Ally features expandable storage courtesy of an M.2 slot.

Deal | ASUS ROG Ally price hits all-time low at Best Buy alongside respectable 11% ROG Ally Z1 Extreme discount

The ASUS ROG Ally with the AMD Z1 processor has recorded a significant discount of 25% resulting in the cheapest rate ever at Best Buy. The device comes with a 7-inch FHD display that features a 120 Hz refresh rate, 512 GB of stor...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Nov 2023 12:14

Laptop OEMs to allegedly shift away from Intel's underwhelming Meteor Lake and offer more AMD Ryzen 8000U/H models

Moore's Law is Dead presents quotes from a few major laptop OEMs and even provides a statement from an Intel employee regarding the grim situation with Meteor Lake. The performance lift over Raptor Lake seems minimal so laptop OEM...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Nov 2023 17:47

The Evolution of Threadripper: AMD's answer for the HEDT market

CheckMag Ever since Intel launched its Extreme Edition Core i7 CPUs like the i7-965 in 2008, the High-End Desktop (HEDT) market has been in Intel’s firm grasp. The year 2017 came along with the launch of AMD's Zen CPU microarchitecture whi...

Daniel Murti, 20 Nov 2023 18:30

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and 54 Compute Units. (Source: AMD/Moore's Law Is Dead-edited)

New RDNA 4 leak reveals RX 7900 XT-beating performance and mid-range price of AMD Radeon RX 8000 GPUs

AMD is reportedly releasing the RDNA 4 GPUs in Q3 of next year. Reports have claimed that the company has scrapped the high-end RDNA 4 cards to ramp up the development of the RDNA 5. Moore’s Law Is Dead has recently alleged some m...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Nov 2023 08:35

The AYANEO SLIDE is available in Bright Black and Sunrise White colours. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO SLIDE launches from US$699 as powerful GPD Win 4 rival with shipments beginning next month

AYANEO is now selling the SLIDE, a 6-inch gaming handheld powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD, the AYANEO SLIDE has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, including a hidden five-row keyb...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2023 16:14

The TerransForce 5 has only been seen in a white colourway for now. (Image source: Minixpc)

TerransForce Handle 5: New powerful gaming handheld showcased with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, 50 Wh battery and 120 Hz display

Minixpc has showcased the TerransForce Handle 5, a new AMD Ryzen 7 7840U-powered gaming handheld. To be available from around US$650, the TerransForce Handle 5 also features a 120 Hz display, PCIe 4.0 storage, LPDDR5 RAM and a 50 ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2023 12:54

Black Friday deals incoming (Image Source: Asus)

Deal | ASUS TUF A15 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS and RTX 4060 drops to US$1,099

This TUF A15 version also packs 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and a 512 GB PCie 4.0 SSD, as well as a 15.6-inch display with 1080p resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate. At this price point, it is among the few models to include a USB4 conn...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Nov 2023 18:40

Tianbei previews the AOOSTAR Pro 7 with Ryzen 7 and Oculink port (Image Source: IT Home)

AOOSTAR Pro 7 challenges Minisforum UM780 XTX with Oculink port

AOOSTAR has unveiled a new gaming mini PC. Called the AOOSTAR Pro 7, the tiny desktop comes equipped with Ryzen 7 7840HS and features an Oculink port. With this, the mini PC has become a direct competitor to the recently launched ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Nov 2023 18:39

AMD is diversifying its production venues (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung secures orders for AMD's 4 nm Zen 5c cores

The exclusive collaboration with TSMC seems to be coming to an end as AMD is now reportedly collaborating with Samsung for the upcoming Zen 5 Prometheus processors. TSCM would still handle the production of the advanced cores on t...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Nov 2023 18:28

There are lots of gaming handheld options on the market right now. (Source: Nintendo - edited)

3 best gaming handhelds currently on the market

CheckMag The gaming handheld space has gotten pretty exciting lately, and there's no better time to get in on the excitement than now. But with quite a few good options available for the casual mobile gamer, making a choice on which one to...

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Nov 2023 23:35

The MINISFORUM V3 will weigh less than 1 kg and will be under 10 mm thick. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM V3 launching in Q1 2024 with AMD Hawk Point 28 W APU, 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 165 Hz display

MINISFORUM has shared an update about the state of its Microsoft Surface Pro competitor. Now called the MINISFORUM V3, the device will ship with an AMD Hawk Point APU set to 28 W, 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and at least a 50 Wh ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2023 17:04

Refreshed Phoenix processors coming soon (Image Source: SDXL)

AMD Phoenix3 and Phoenix4 entries spotted in updated PCI ID Repository

The first references for AMD's refreshed Phoenix architecture have been added to the PCI ID Repository. Phoenix3 is most likely a refresh for Phoenix1 and Phoenix4 may be a Phoenix2 refresh, both of which are expected to launch wi...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Nov 2023 17:41

AMD has two new X3D CPUs in the pipeline (image via AMD)

AM4 is not dead: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D reportedly in the works

A new leak says that AMD is working on two new CPUs with 3D V-cache, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the Ryzen 7 7700X3D. Both feature 96 MB of L3 cache and are underclocked versions of their better-specced siblings.

Anil Ganti, 14 Nov 2023 17:09

The One-Netbook ONEXGPU relies on AMD's Navi 33 GPU. (Image source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook ONEXGPU to launch as GPD G1 eGPU rival with built-in Ethernet, M.2 storage and Oculink support

One-Netbook has revealed more details about the ONEXGPU, its alternative to the GPD G1 eGPU. Based around the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT like its GPD counterpart, the One-Netbook ONEXGPU adds an Ethernet connection, an additional vide...

Alex Alderson, 14 Nov 2023 16:40

AOC Moss M7 mini PC makes its debut in China (Image source: IT Home)

AOC Moss M7 mini PC launches with Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU

AOC, a Taiwanese brand known for its budget-friendly monitors, has debuted a brand-new mini PC. Called the AOC Moss M7, the unit comes equipped with the Ryzen R7 7840HS CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage. It is priced at CNY37...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Nov 2023 06:49

Lenovo will not start selling the ThinkStation P8 until early 2024. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkStation P8 debuts as new highly configurable workstation with AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX processors

The ThinkStation P8 is Lenovo's latest workstation and one that it bases around AMD's Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX series. The workstation has extensive configuration options too, with seven storage drives, seven PCIe slots, eig...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2023 18:51

Minisforum EliteMini UM780 XTX gets tested with an RTX 4090 (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum EliteMini UM780 XTX undergoes performance test with RTX 4090

Minisforum dropped the EliteMini UM780 XTX two days ago. Among its highlights, one of the standout features is that it comes with an Oculink port, which enables external GPU support. And a YouTuber has tested it to see how well th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Nov 2023 06:02

GPU accelerated ray tracing has just been added into the latest version of Lumion. (Image Source: Lumion)

Lumion 12 finally adds RTX and Radeon Raytracing support

CheckMag Lumion has been the quintessential rendering software used by university students and professional architects to visualize buildings and interiors etc. We are finally at version 12 and the developers of Lumion have decided to add ...

Daniel Murti, 12 Nov 2023 08:46

The Retro Mini PC AM01 and AM02 are both compact mini-PCs. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 and AM02 showcased as new retro-inspired mini-PCs

AYANEO has revealed the AM01 and AM02, its first mini-PCs. Based on retro-inspired designs, the AM01 and AM02 have compact housings, although only the AM01 is launching anytime soon.

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2023 00:25

The AYANEO FLIP DS should have a 120 Hz display like the FLIP KB. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO FLIP KB and FLIP DS before January 2024 announcement

AYANEO has teased the FLIP KB and FLIP DS once again, its pair of clamshell gaming handhelds. Despite being teased in mid-2022, AYANEO has now confirmed that the AYANEO FLIP series will not be ready until sometime during 2024.

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2023 21:10

The EliteMini UM780 XTX in Obsidian Black. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM EliteMini UM780 XTX now official and orderable from US$489 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Oculink port

The EliteMini UM780 XTX is MINISFORUM's latest mini-PC and one of its most powerful yet. Based around an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU, the mini-PC supports DDR5 RAM, PCIe 4.0 SSDs and has an Oculink port for connecting eGPUs, all from U...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2023 14:30

The UM780 XTX will be MINISFORUM's first mini-PC with a dedicated Oculink port. (Image source: MINISFORUM via Minixpc)

MINISFORUM UM780 XTX to launch soon with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Oculink port

MINISFORUM is preparing to launch the UM780 XT, a new mini-PC based around the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU. Additionally, the mini-PC will feature a dedicated Oculink port, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2023 19:11

Deal | AMD R7 7800X3D down to US$369.99, R9 7900X3D only US$469.99 and R5 5600X3D drops to US$199.99 at Microcenter

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is US$80 off, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D hits the lowest price since launch, and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is US$130 off.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Nov 2023 18:03

Phoenix + RTX 4070 (Image Source: Amazon)

Deal | Eluktronics RP-15 G2 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Nvidia RTX 4070 starts at US$1,299.95

The US$1,299.95 configuration includes 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There is also a 32 GB RAM version for US$1,399.95 and a 64 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD one for US$1,499.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Nov 2023 17:53

Alleged Ryzen 8000G engineering sample (Image Source: HKEPC)

AMD's Zen4 Phoenix-based desktop APUs rumored to launch as the Ryzen 8000G series

Initially thought to be part of the Ryzen 7000G series, AMD's Phoenix-based desktop APUs are now expected to launch early next year under the Ryzen 8000G series. AMD apparently sent engineering samples of models such as the Ryzen ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Nov 2023 16:40

Apple M2 Ultra vs the might of x86

CheckMag The launch of Apple's first home-grown CPU design in late 2020 has sparked an arms race with x86 giants such as AMD and Intel. The M2 Ultra has a total of 24 CPU cores in which 16 are performance cores and 8 are efficiency cores. ...

Daniel Murti, 08 Nov 2023 08:58