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AOOSTAR debuts GEM12 in the global markets (Image source: JD.com [Edited])

AOOSTAR GEM12 gaming mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 and OCuLink starts at $339

AOOSTAR has introduced the GEM12 for the global markets. The gaming mini PC is available in three variants, with the expensive option coming with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and the affordable one featuring the Ryzen 9 6900HX. All sports an OCuLink port, and the starting price is $339.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Mar 2024 19:14
AMD's Lisa Su using the MINISFORUM V3 at AMD's recent AI ​​PC Innovation Summit. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM V3 revealed at AMD AI ​​PC Innovation Summit with DisplayPort input capabilities shown

MINISFORUM is a few days away from releasing the V3, its first Surface Pro 9 and Surface Pro 10 rival. While pricing remains unknown for the time being, the company has highlighted a few more of the device's capabilities, including in the presence of AMD's Lisa Su.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2024 17:11
The 2022 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has one M.2 and one SO-DIMM slot. (Source: Florian Glaser on Notebookcheck)

Deal | All-AMD ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) with Ryzen 7 6800HS CPU, RX 6800S GPU, and 16 GB RAM gets 28% discount

The 2022 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK) has been priced down to less than $800 on ASUS’s official store. The discount, which amounts to $310 in total, makes the machine a potential bargain owing to its strong internals, excellent 14-inch display, and more than 9 hours of battery life during browsing.
Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2024 07:58
China fires back at Biden export restrictions with its own chip restrictions. (Source: Edited AI image Dall-E 3)

Chinese government responds to Biden chip trade war by banning AMD and Intel CPUs from government computers

The Chinese government has responded to the chip trade war started by President Biden in 2021 by banning AMD and Intel CPUs from the list of authorized computer chips used in government computers. This move continues to widen the trade chasm between China and America as they strive for dominance in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, personal electronics, EV vehicles, and supercomputers.
David Chien, 26 Mar 2024 08:24
Orange Pi Neo will be priced competitively (Image source: Manjaro)

Linux-based Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen 7 starts at $499

Orange Pi Neo finally has its price revealed. The Linux gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U will cost $499, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U configuration will go for $599. We also got to know the tentative release timeline, which is Q2 2024.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Mar 2024 18:56
ThinkPad E14 G6 & E16 G2: Lenovo updates budget ThinkPads with second SO-DIMM

ThinkPad E14 G6 & E16 G2: Lenovo updates budget ThinkPads with second SO-DIMM

The ThinkPad E series may be the bottom of the barrel for the ThinkPad line, but that does not make them bad machines. For the newest version, Lenovo is returning the line back to fully upgradable RAM with two SO-DIMM slots.
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Mar 2024 17:38
Lenovo announces new ThinkPad L series w/16:10 screens: ThinkPad L14 G5 & ThinkPad L16 G1

Lenovo announces new ThinkPad L series w/16:10 screens & USB4: ThinkPad L14 G5 & ThinkPad L16 G1

Lenovo has lifted the veil of the new ThinkPad L series, budget ThinkPad laptops for enterprise users. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 and ThinkPad L16 G1 offer a total redesign with 16:10 screens and USB4 on the AMD models.
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Mar 2024 20:12
Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 packs an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM in a 1/4 L chassis

Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 packs an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM in a 1/4 L chassis

The extremely compact Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 stands out with its snappy modern SoC. In spite of this, the manufacturer hasn’t sacrificed a good I/O selection and gave the device two USB4 ports at once. But you'll still need to be ready to accept some compromises with the Minisforum EM780.
Sebastian Bade, 22 Mar 2024 17:19
The MSI Claw attempts to break the handheld mould, but there is a reason OEM's go with AMD (Source: MSI)

🎙️ OpinionThe MSI Claw is the latest embarrassing example of why Intel still isn’t ready to compete in the gaming industry

CheckMag Performance benchmarks are starting to trickle in for the MSI Claw and it’s not good news, but how well does it stack up against AMD based handhelds and can Intel really compete in the GPU market?
David Devey, 22 Mar 2024 17:03
AMD showed off two new AM5 CPUs at a recent event (image via HXL on X)

Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F: Supposed China-only AM5 CPUs confirmed at AMD event

AMD has revealed two new AM5 CPUs with interesting names at a recent event in China. The Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F appear to be desktop Hawk Point chips with their iGPUs disabled.
Anil Ganti, 22 Mar 2024 14:21
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AHP9 laptop review - The powerful ultraportable with Ryzen 8000 and 120-Hz OLED

88% Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AHP9 laptop review - The powerful ultraportable with Ryzen 8000 and 120-Hz OLED

The Ryzen 7 8845HS' premiere. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 is a 14-inch laptop with a fast AMD Zen4 processor and a high-res 120 Hz 2.8K OLED screen. In addition, it features 32 GB RAM and USB 4.0 for a comparatively low price.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Mar 2024 18:01
AMD initially released FSR 3 in September 2023. (Source: Timothy Dykes on Unsplash)

Hope for gamers NVIDIA left behind: AMD announces FSR 3.1 with standalone frame generation and enhanced visual quality

AMD has announced the next update to the FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) image upscaling tech with visual quality improvements, new APIs, and added support for Xbox GDK and Vulkan. However, FSR 3.1’s biggest new feature is the separation of FSR 3 frame generation component from the image upscaler.
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Mar 2024 09:53
Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 review: Extremely compact mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD

85% Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 review: Extremely compact mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD

Small and mighty! The Mercury Series is Minisforum’s line of mini-PCs that are tiny and yet offer compelling performance. The latest model, known as the EM780, comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and is a solid performer despite its compact design. The mini-PC shines with its 32 GB of RAM and modern USB4 interfaces and is thus almost unrivalled. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the performance of this pint-size device with the help of many measurements and benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Radeon 780M, 238 g
Sebastian Bade, 20 Mar 2024 16:45
Alan Wake 2: Performance patch for older GPUs

Alan Wake 2: Performance patch for older GPUs

Remedy Entertainment has done some optimisations to the PC version of Alan Wake 2 especially intended to give computers with older GPUs (e.g. GeForce GTX 10 Series) a performance boost. We’ve checked out how well the entire thing works out.
Sascha Mölck, 18 Mar 2024 12:09
2024 HP Pavilion Plus 14 refreshed with the latest processors (Image source: HP)

2024 HP Pavilion Plus 14 laptop gets refreshed with Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Ryzen Hawk Point processors

HP has refreshed the Pavilion Plus laptop with the latest Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Hawk Point processors. More specifically, the 2024 variant can be configured with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 5 8845HS, or Ryzen 7 8845H.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Mar 2024 15:19
Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld drops by up to $200 at Best Buy (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld sees up to $200 discount, makes MSI Claw an even tougher sell

Both configurations of the Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld have seen a price cut on Best Buy. The one with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme is currently at $599.99, while the unit with the regular Ryzen Z1 is $399.99. With these prices, the MSI Claw with the Intel Core Ultra processors is even less attractive than before.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Mar 2024 16:25
The AYANEO AM01 owes its design to vintage Apple Macintosh desktops. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO AM01 mini-PC refreshed with new AMD Ryzen APU option for under $300

AYANEO has released a new version of its AM01 mini-PC, less than four months after presenting Ryzen 3 3200U and Ryzen 7 5700U variants. This time, the company has updated the AYANEO AM01 with more powerful silicon that starts at $270 as a barebones unit.
Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2024 13:38
Base config of the 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gets heavily discounted (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews)

Deal | Entry-level 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 4050 nears all-time low

The base variant of the 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has seen a generous price cut on Best Buy. It has dropped to $899.99, which is a good sale price for a gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 7735HS and Nvidia RTX 4050. This config also packs 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Mar 2024 19:02
XMG's latest Fusion and Core 15 gaming laptops feature thin, aluminium chassis and understated looks. (Image source: XMG)

New 15-inch XMG laptops take on Lenovo's Legion lineup with modern display options and premium materials

XMG has launched its latest Fusion 15 and Core 15 gaming laptops, which boast bright, 240 Hz, 16:10 displays alongside the latest Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs.
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Mar 2024 18:57
2024 Lenovo Legion R7000P launches a minor refresh in China (Image source: Lenovo)

2024 Lenovo Legion R7000P gaming laptop debuts with AMD Ryzen 7 8845H and Nvidia RTX 4060

Lenovo has officially launched the 2024 refresh of the Legion R7000P. As an upgraded gaming laptop, it comes with the latest AMD Ryzen 8845H processor, which is paired with the same GPU as the predecessor, the Nvidia RTX 4060. It's currently available for preorder in China at CNY 8,399 (around $1,168).
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Mar 2024 14:37
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14 sees a handsome price cut on Best Buy (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with 14.5" OLED screen, Ryzen 7, and RTX 4060 drops back to its record-low price

The 2023 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (Gen 8) with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, and 14.5" OLED display has dropped to $1,049.99 at Best Buy. This sale price of the gaming laptop is also a record low, making this deal offer a good overall value.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Mar 2024 18:50
Lenovo quietly releases Core Ultra equipped ThinkPad X13 G5

Lenovo quietly releases Core Ultra equipped ThinkPad X13 G5

A release without any fanfare: Lenovo has released the new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5. The newest model sports Intel Core Ultra, also known as Meteor Lake. The X13 G5 will be available both with U and H CPUs, but it appears there are no more AMD options or OLED screens planned.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Mar 2024 15:26
HP EliteBook 865 G10 reviewed

HP EliteBook 865 G10 review: Why isn't the series being refreshed like HP Spectre 16?

We were recently impressed by the many improvements made to the Spectre x360 16. HP has done exactly the opposite with the EliteBook of all things. Other than changing the processor, the company evidently hasn't done anything to address the existing issues of the predecessor – and it’s their Elite series to boot!
Christian Hintze, 12 Mar 2024 12:07
The updated ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro will be available globally in two memory configurations. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro: Launch pricing and release date announced for new AMD Ryzen 7 8840U refresh

One-Netbook has announced the release date of its ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro refresh, as well as launch pricing. Like its peers, One-Netbook has elected to only offer the gaming handheld with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U initially, which combines an octa-core CPU with a Radeon 780M iGPU.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2024 21:48
TSMC is back in the top 10 most valuable companies in the world. (Image: TSMC)

TSMC back in world's top 10 most valuable companies on back of AI rally

TSMC is back as one of the world's 10 most valuable companies after its stock surged on the back of strong sales driven by demand for AI chips.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Mar 2024 10:14
XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XTX Black Edition

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX in our current review - AMD's top model impresses with a good price-performance ratio

Even though the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has already been on the market for more than a year, the graphics card currently still belongs to the most powerful competitors in the high-end GPU segment. At less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,087), AMD's top model is currently a real competitor against Nvidia's recently introduced GeForce RTX 4080 Super. But there are also some disadvantages you have to keep in mind.
Sebastian Bade, 09 Mar 2024 15:29
Geekom A7

83% Geekom A7 with 0.5l case in review: Premium mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB SSD

Simple elegance! Visually, the Geekom A7 impresses with its stylish design. A look at the datasheet also promises a lot because you can expect a lot from an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS. As a result, and also thanks to the pricing, the Geekom A7 is aimed at the premium segment. We analyze whether the mini PC lives up to this claim in the test with numerous measurements and benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon 780M, 417 g
Sebastian Bade, 08 Mar 2024 21:16
Blame ultrawide monitors like the Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED for AMD's new FreeSync specification update. (Image source: Samsung)

AMD FreeSync drops 60 Hz in the name of immersion — 144 Hz new minimum spec for tear-free gaming

AMD's next step for its FreeSync technology leaves 60 Hz monitors behind. FreeSync's updated specifications require a minimum of 144 Hz for desktop displays, but AMD hasn't completely abandoned older displays just yet.
Julian van der Merwe, 08 Mar 2024 19:11
Both ZBook Firefly G11 models lack support for EEC RAM. (Image source: HP)

HP announces ZBook Firefly G11 laptops with Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen 8040HS processors

HP has refreshed the ZBook Firefly series. Now called the ZBook Firefly G11, the business laptops have received Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Ryzen 8040HS processor, as well as NVIDIA RTX A500 pro GPU and 2.8K OLED display options.
Alex Alderson, 08 Mar 2024 16:33
Minisforum UM773 Lite sees a massive price drop on Amazon (Image source: Minisforum)

Deal | Minisforum UM773 Lite mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 drops by 41% on Amazon

The Minisforum UM773 Lite has received a generous discount on Amazon. Its barebone configuration has dropped to $311.92 from the current listed price of $529.90. This is a reasonably good price for a mini PC that comes with the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Mar 2024 15:51
The Win Mini 2024 arrives hot on the heels of GPD's other Ryzen 8040U refreshes. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Mini 2024 raises over $150k in new crowdfunding campaign

GPD has begun selling the Win Mini 2024, a refresh of a gaming handheld that the company originally unveiled last year. Now sporting an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU, the new model also has a native landscape and VRR display, among other hardware changes.
Alex Alderson, 07 Mar 2024 16:43
HP EliteBook 865 G10 laptop review - Capable business laptop ruined by Sure View

86% HP EliteBook 865 G10 laptop review - Capable business laptop ruined by Sure View

Surely better without Sure View. HP releases another EliteBook 865 business laptop with SmartCard and various security features and upgrades it with a Zen 4 processor. Read our in-depth review to find out what else is new.
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS, Radeon 780M, 16", 1.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 07 Mar 2024 11:20
XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XTX Black Edition

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX with 24 GB VRAM review: Already available for less than 1000 Euros

AMD in a price war with Nvidia! The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has been available on the store shelves for more than a year. Recently, its price was lowered to put some pressure on Nvidia with the start of its Super graphics cards. We use this occasion to take another look at the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and evaluate its performance again. Is the AMD graphics card with 24 GB still worth it, or does Nvidia offer the better overall package? We find out in our test with numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i9-14900K, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, 1.9 kg
Sebastian Bade, 07 Mar 2024 01:28
The Ryzen 9 chip will be enough to power through any workload for years to come (Image source: AMD)

Deal | The 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D hits a new all-time low price on Amazon for a limited time

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, now available at its lowest-ever price on Amazon, offers exceptional performance with a 12-core/24-thread setup and an impressive 128 MB of L3 cache. Built on AMD's Zen 4 architecture, this processor is one of the fastest chips on the market for gaming enthusiasts, although it suffers in multi-threaded and productivity workloads when compared with team blue's offerings.
Sambit Saha, 06 Mar 2024 23:38
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 rocks a 720p webcam. (Source: ASUS)

Deal | Super affordable ASUS VivoBook Go 14 becomes bargain hunter's dream after sizeable 38% discount

The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 with an FHD display, a Ryzen 3 7320U CPU, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of storage is currently down to its lowest price in 120 days at Best Buy. At $279.99, the laptop is going for $170 less than its list price making it a bargain for anyone looking for a cheap Windows laptop.
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Mar 2024 14:49
Ninkear A15 Plus laptop in review

84% Ninkear A15 Plus Laptop Review: Surprisingly good and affordable

Inexpensive or cheap? Our version of the Ninkear A15 Plus is available from various retailers for a good €500. In our test, the Ninkear A15 Plus in a light metal casing is clearly a top performer in terms of price/performance, although there are some compromises to be made in some areas compared to the other inexpensive devices with an AMD Ryzen 7.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, Vega 8, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Marc Herter, 06 Mar 2024 14:38
AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution will be getting an AI-powered performance punch in the coming months. (Image source: AMD)

AMD AI upscaling coming in 2024 as Team Red's FSR tackles DLSS headstart

AMD CTO, Mark Papermaster, has teased AI upscaling for FidelityFX Super Resolution coming later in 2024. The current FSR 3 implementation uses a mix of temporal upscaling, frame generation, and latency-reduction technologies to achieve a result that's generally inferior to Nvidia's DLSS alternatives.
Julian van der Merwe, 06 Mar 2024 03:07
The OneXPlayer X1 sports up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H "Meteor Lake" chip with an 8-core Arc iGPU. (Source: OneXPlayer)

OneXPlayer X1 sporting Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H chip crushes AMD APUs in GPU tests, while struggling to keep up with Zen 4 APUs in CPU tests

The OneXPlayer X1, a recently launched gaming device from One-Netbook, packs powerful hardware including up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H "Meteor Lake" chip. According to a recent first-impressions video on YouTube, it excels in synthetic GPU tests, but real-world gaming experiences are hindered by potential driver issues. However, in terms of CPU performance, the Meteor Lake chip gets crushed by AMD's Zen 4 "Phoenix" APUs.
Sambit Saha, 05 Mar 2024 22:03
The Win 4 2024 is GPD's latest Ryzen 8040U refresh. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 4 2024: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U refresh launches before Ryzen 5 8640U release

GPD has now released a new version of its Win 4 gaming handheld. Dubbed the Win 4 2024, the updated device combines an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU with a 6-inch display for now, although cheaper Ryzen 5 8640U variants should be launching soon too.
Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2024 16:28
The GPD G1 still relies on an AMD RDNA 3 laptop GPU. (Image source: GPD)

New GPD G1 eGPU released with solution for fan noise complaints

GPD is now selling a new version of its G1 eGPU. While the GPD G1 retains its predecessor's AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, it now features improved I/O and a solution for its loud fan noise.
Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2024 16:20
KittenLabs converts TP-Link router into a gaming router (Image source: KittenLabs)

Hardware hacker team runs GTA Vice City on TP-Link WiFi router by adding AMD Radeon GPU

A DIY modding group named KittenLabs has managed to run GTA Vice City on a wireless router. The model used is the TP-Link TL-WDR4900, which comes with a PowerPC-based CPU with WiFi chipsets connected through PCIe. With some modifications to this PCIe slot and a lot of software tweaking, it was possible to connect an AMD Radeon HD 7470 to it.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Mar 2024 07:57
One of the configurations of AMD Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 has dropped to its record low price (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 and Nvidia RTX 4060 returns to its record low price

The mid-tier 2023 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with a 16-inch screen has dropped back to its all-time low price. It’s currently available for $899.99 on Best Buy. The configuration that’s on sale comes with the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 512 GB of fast storage, and 16 GB of RAM.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Mar 2024 19:09
Insights from Gamma0burst sheds light on AMD's future APU lines. (Source: AMD, RedGamingTech-edited)

Leak sheds light on AMD's "Hawk Point" APU successors, including Strix Point, Sarlak, Kraken and Sound Wave

Gamma0burst's recent report reveals details regarding AMD's upcoming APUs, including information on Strix Point, Sarlak, Kraken, and a new addition, Sound Wave. These leaks hint at advancements in CPU and GPU architectures, potential launch timelines, and distinctions between Strix Halo and Sarlak.
Sambit Saha, 03 Mar 2024 21:39
Maxed out 2023 Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop receives a $300 discount on Best Buy (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews)

Deal | Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 and Nvidia RTX 4070 sees a generous discount on Best Buy

The top-end configuration of the 2023 Razer Blade has dropped down by $300 on Best Buy. It comes with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, a spacious 16:10 display, and a solid chassis design. All that makes this gaming laptop a good purchase even at this discounted yet expensive price tag of $2,399.99.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Mar 2024 19:20
AOOSTAR GEM12 Pro debuts with a built-in screen and fingerprint reader (Image source: JD.com)

AOOSTAR GEM12 Pro gaming mini PC launches with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, built-in screen, and fingerprint reader

Tianbao, also known as AOOSTAR in the international markets, has launched a new gaming mini PC in China. Called GEM12 Pro, the computer packs the latest AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, has a built-in screen that can output a broad range of info, and features a fingerprint scanner for quick and secure unlocking.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Mar 2024 18:52
The Win Mini 2024 will be available with Ryzen 5 8640U and Ryzen 7 8840U APUs. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Mini 2024 announced with updated AMD Ryzen processors and ASUS ROG Ally display

GPD has revealed the Win Mini 2024, a refresh that brings AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs to the 7-inch gaming handheld. The GPD Win Mini 2024 also borrows the display from the ASUS ROG Ally but loses its predecessor's OCuLink connector, among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2024 15:14
Both MSI and Intel are largely unproven in the handheld gaming space - can the Claw really stick the landing? (Image: MSI)

MSI Claw A1M: 4 big doubts that mean the Steam Deck has nothing to fear

CheckMag The MSI Claw A1M may well be the introduction of Intel to the world of portable gaming devices, but that's a long way from breaking the dominance of AMD's APUs on the space, especially in regard to Valve's incumbent handheld.
Matthew Lee, 01 Mar 2024 00:47
Sure, it's fanless. At least this version is. But is it, you know, good? (Image: Palit)

🎙️ OpinionThe fall of the 75 W graphics card – we deserve far better than the RTX 3050 6GB

CheckMag If you weren't keeping an eye on Nvidia's GeForce News blog, you might've missed the RTX 3050 6 GB's release at the start of February. Even in a market segment desperate for a lean, entry-level graphics card, it's far from being "The Ultimate Play" that the 30-series tagline proclaims. In fact, the near-silent launch tells you all you need to know: it's an embarrassment.
Matthew Lee, 01 Mar 2024 00:39
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14 provides some of the best bang for the buck in the 2024 gaming space. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Team Green's best: 5 of the hottest Nvidia gaming laptops in 2024

CheckMag A round-up of all the best gaming laptops with team green GPUs for your gaming enjoyment. From the colossal MSI Titan 18 HX to the sleek Razer Blade 16 and diminutive Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14, these are the best of the Nvidia laptop bunch and there's something for everyone.
Julian van der Merwe, 01 Mar 2024 00:07
Aoostar GOD77 - Ryzen 7 7735HS

82% Aoostar GOD77 review - Mini-PC with lighting effects and AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS in an eye-catching cyberpunk case

More appearance than reality? The Aoostar GOD77 is based on the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and has a very powerful AMD Radeon 680M iGPU. Visually, the mini PC also impresses with its somewhat extravagant design. In this review, we will find out whether it is worth buying and what other advantages the Aoostar GOD77 has to offer.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 603 g
Sebastian Bade, 28 Feb 2024 18:18

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