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The new Minisforum MC560 is slightly bigger than a smart speaker. (Image Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum announces Mars MC560 teleconference mini PC with 2.5K HDR webcam

With the new Mars lineup of mini PCs, Minisforum is looking to merge innovative features with the small form-factor. The MC560 model thus comes with a unique design that integrates business-like features, including a 2.5K HDR webcam plus dual speaker and dual microphone array for a complete teleconferencing experience.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Dec 2022 13:50
How to make more sustainable choices when upgrading your hardware

How to make more sustainable choices when upgrading your hardware

Now more than ever, businesses are making more sustainable choices, from reducing waste and using sustainable materials to shifting to renewable energy sources.
Adv‏ertising, 11 Dec 2022 23:59
Radeon RX 7900 XT has an MSRP of US$899. (Source: AMD)

RX 7900 XT performs 42% better vs RX 6900 XT with Vulkan while putting up unexciting OpenCL figures in valid Geekbench entries

AMD is set to release the RX 7900 XT/XTX for sale on December 13. Although reviews of the cards are still not out, following the RX 7900 XTX’s lead, OpenCL and Vulkan Geekbench runs for the RX 7900 XT have emerged online. While the OpenCL score of the RX 7900 XT is less-than-expected, the Vulkan result looks quite good.
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Dec 2022 09:36
Radeon RX 7900 XTX features 24 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. (Source: AMD)

RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT launch supply reportedly paltry due to software issues and shipment delays

AMD is scheduled to release the RX 7900 XT and the RX 7900 XTX on December 13. But consumers in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) may have a hard time buying one as the latest reports claim that the supply of the initial RDNA 3 cards is extremely constricted.
Fawad Murtaza, 08 Dec 2022 09:58
DeskMeet and DeskMini form-factors (Image Source: ASRock)

ECC filings reveal ASRock mini PCs with AMD Zen 4 and Intel Raptor Lake support

ASRock's next gen DeskMini and DeskMeet mini PC models will include support for AMD's Ryzen 7000 processors via an X600 motherboard, while the Intel Raptor Lake processors will be supported through B760 motherboards. As always, there will be barebones and fully-configured versions.
Bogdan Solca, 07 Dec 2022 12:52
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X now discounted on Amazon by 33% (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X now 33% off on Amazon

Released in early April 2022 with a US$299 price tag, the Ryzen 7 5700X is a processor from the Zen 3 family that features 8 cores and 16 threads. While it comes unlocked out of the box, a cooling solution is not provided. However, the 33% discount that pushes the price below US$200 should sweeten the deal.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2022 11:18
AMD debuted the Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 CPUs in August. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 5 7600 Zen 4 CPUs could go on sale starting January 10

AMD is reportedly revealing the next batch of Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 processors at CES 2023. According to the latest rumors, the Ryzen 7000 non-X CPUs will be available for purchase on January 10 next year. The chips which supposedly include the Ryzen 5 7600, the Ryzen 7 7700, and the Ryzen 9 7900 are expected to retail for US$229, US$329, and US$429 respectively.
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Dec 2022 08:30
The NucBox 10 ships as standard with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec NucBox 10 arrives with AMD Ryzen 7 5800U APU and new blue colourway

GMKtec has announced another mini-PC, having released the NucBox 8 and NucBox 9 within the last few weeks. Now, the company has introduced the NucBox 10, which only differs in two areas from the NucBox 9.
Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2022 23:29
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has been benchmarked on Geekbench (image via Asus)

Updated | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX fails to impress in first Geekbench run

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has been benchmarked on Geekbench's OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks, where it scores 150,372 and 91,652 points, respectively. Both scores are slower than the last-gen Radeon RX 6900 XT and miles behind Nvidia's current-gen offerings.
Anil Ganti, 05 Dec 2022 14:00
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review: Superlative performance and efficiency gains that give Raptor Lake a run for the money

Raphael's shiny new frescos. The AMD Raphael Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 7700X come with the promise of significant performance and efficiency upgrades over Zen 3. The new processors vie with Intel's latest Raptor Lake offerings for the performance and gaming crown, and succeed for the most part. The new Eco mode, wherein a 65 W Ryzen 7 7950X can outpace a stock Alder Lake Core i9-12900K, is particularly interesting, but users will have to factor in the initial investment that goes into the AM5 platform.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2022 13:19
The Ryzen 7000X3D series is tipped for release early next year. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7000X3D CPU core counts and other specifications leak ahead of alleged CES 2023 introduction

According to new reports, AMD is planning to release 8, 12 and 16-core Ryzen 7000X3D processors next month, all with 170 W TDPs. Sporting similar clock speeds as their regular Ryzen 7000 series counterparts, the Ryzen 7000X3D series will offer up to 192 MB of L3 3D V-cache in the Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2022 13:13
The Ryzen 7 7730U could be the Ryzen 7 5825U with a few optimisations. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U: AMD Barcelo refresh leaks with Zen 3 CPU cores and RX Vega iGPU design

With CES 2023 around the corner, it seems AMD is preparing to release another APU stack based on older designs. Based on new leaks, some members of the Ryzen 7000U series could combine Zen 3 CPU cores with AMD's old Vega iGPU architecture.
Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2022 21:08
Xiaomi's first mini PC models (Image Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi to enter mini PC market with barebones fitting dual-slot dGPU and NUC-like models

The postponed launch of the Mi 13 smartphones was supposed to include Xiaomi's first two incursions in the mini PC sector. Leaks reveal that one of these appears to be a barebones kit that supports dual-slot dGPUs and is equipped with a 100 W custom PSU, while the other is the size of an Intel NUC and is powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 6800H.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Dec 2022 17:01
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 now 41% off on Amazon (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 price drops 41% on Amazon

Released alongside the Ryzen 5 5500 in early April this year, the Ryzen 5 5600 had a launch price of US$199. The Amazon list price has the same value right now, but the ongoing 41% discount brings it down to a wallet-friendly US$118. Two processor & motherboard bundles are also available for around US$320.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2022 17:11
The IdeaPad 1 lineup now features AMD Mendocino processor options. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo stealthily adds AMD Mendocino APU options to its IdeaPad 1 budget laptops

Lenovo’s Product Specifications Reference site mentions quite a few 14-inch and 15-inch IdeaPad 1 SKUs that feature either an AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / Athlon Gold 7220U dual-core processor or a Ryzen 3 7320U / Ryzen 5 7520U quad-core APU. The Athlon models are limited to 8 GB of soldered LPDDR5-5500 RAM and 128 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD storage, while the Ryzen ones can get up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Dec 2022 15:10
The GPD Win 4 will cost between US$799 and US$1,199 on Indiegogo. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 4: Pricing revealed alongside revised release window

GPD has finally detailed how much the Win 4 will cost at launch. To be offered in four memory configurations, the GPD Win 4 will start at US$799 but will cost up to US$1,199 with 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. GPD has announced an updated release window, too.
Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2022 13:52
Radeon RX 6650M performance debut: HP Omen 16 2022 laptop review

86% Radeon RX 6650M performance debut: HP Omen 16 2022 laptop review

Can it beat the GeForce RTX 3060? The Omen 16 is one of the few 16-inch gaming laptops to offer all-AMD configurations including even the rarely benchmarked Radeon RX 6650M GPU. Overall performance is competitive against mainstream Nvidia options so long as you keep your expectations in check.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon RX 6650M, 16.1", 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Nov 2022 21:00
XFX Speedster SWFT309 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT CORE video card (Source: XFX)

Deal | XFX Speedster SWFT309 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT CORE now 31% off on Amazon

With a list price of US$519.99, the XFX Speedster SWFT309 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT CORE graphics card is now down at US$359.99 on Amazon. This custom design comes with three double ball bearing fans alongside the ability to work as a silent board by turning them off when the GPU is idle or under light load.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2022 16:46
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL review: low-emissions office notebook that goes the distance

85% Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL review: low-emissions office notebook that goes the distance

Office all-rounder. The ThinkBook scores points with a Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions, and good battery life. This laptop comes with Windows 11 Pro and offers USB-C power delivery as one of its strong points. The whole package is available for around 600 Euros (US$728).
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, Vega 7, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Nov 2022 16:10
Radeon RX 7900 XTX is AMD's answer to the RTX 4080. (Source: AMD)

Revised Navi 31-based RX 7990 XTX, RX 7950 XTX, and RX 7950 XT with up to 3.6 GHz clock speeds and 3D V-Cache could be in the works

Before AMD revealed the RDNA 3 architecture, there were widespread rumors of RDNA 3 GPUs reaching >3 GHz clock speeds. But the actual boost frequencies of the RX 7900 XT and the RX 7900 XTX are considerably below 3 GHz. The latest rumors from RedGamingTech claim that AMD may launch a revised Navi 31 GPU inside new RX 7900 series cards that could breach the 3 GHz clock speed barrier.
Fawad Murtaza, 30 Nov 2022 10:16
Effectively, the NAG6 is a more powerful version of the NAD9. (Image source: PC Watch)

MINISFORUM NEPTUNE NAG6: Mini-PC showcased with Intel Core i9-12900H and AMD Radeon RX 6600M

MINISFORUM has announced the NAG6 in Japan, a more powerful version of the NAD9 that the company already sells globally. While the NAG6 features the same Core i9-12900H processor as the NAD9, MINISFORUM has also included the Radeon RX 6600M GPU for improved graphics performance.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2022 20:00
The Beelink SER6 series measures 126 x 113 x 42 mm. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink SER6 and SER6 Pro showcased ahead of December shipments

Beelink has announced the SER6 and SER6 Pro, a pair of mini-PCs running AMD’s latest Zen 3+ APUs. Available from US$549 and US$649 respectively, the pair are already available to pre-order but will not begin shipping until sometime next month.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2022 19:40
The ONEXPLAYER 2 takes the Nintendo Switch’s form factor and gives it an RDNA 2-based iGPU. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER 2: Release date and more details about upcoming gaming handheld teased

One-netbook has shared more information about the ONEXPLAYER 2, a gaming handheld that will now be orderable next month. With the company adjusting the device’s launch date, it has also outlined when people should expect to receive their ONEXPLAYER 2 units, among other details.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2022 19:34
The ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 carries over its predecessor’s design, 2022 model pictured. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14: 2023 model leaks with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS APU

ASUS has certified another upcoming ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop in South Korea. This time, the company has registered a new version of the ROG Zephyrus G14, which appears to rely on another 35 W AMD Ryzen APU.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2022 11:24
Gigabyte has certified multiple upcoming graphics cards from the RTX 40 and RX 7000 series. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte certifies NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti along with various upcoming RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX cards

Gigabyte has pointed to fresh desktop graphics card releases. Based on recent regulatory body filings, NVIDIA is working toward launching the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, while AMD will make reference cards available to its board partners. Additionally, Gigabyte has certified numerous Radeon RX 7900 XT and Radeon RX 7900 XTX cards.
Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2022 23:15
The Neptune HX99G will be MINISFORUM’s most powerful mini-PC to date. (Image source: PC Watch)

Neptune HX99G: New MINISFORUM mini-PC previewed with Ryzen 9 6900HX and Radeon RX 6600M combination

MINISFORUM has showcased the Neptune HX99G in Japan ahead of the mini-PC’s release later this year. Equipped with one of AMD’s most powerful laptop APUs, the Neptune HX99G will also be available with the Radeon RX 6600M and plenty of ports.
Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2022 21:30
ZOTAC Gaming MEK Hero G1 A5837 desktop gaming PC with Ryzen 7 580)X and GeForce RTX 3070 (Source: ZOTAC)

Deal | ZOTAC Gaming MEK Hero G1 A5837 desktop gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 now 25% off on Amazon

Built using a liquid cooling solution by EKWB, the ZOTAC Gaming MEK Hero G1 A5837 desktop gaming PC also integrates a ZOTAC video card, namely the GAMING GeForce RTX 3070 8GB. This AMD Ryzen 7 5800X-powered PC also sports 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD + 1 TB HDD storage, and is now down to US$1,499.99 from a list price of US$1,999.99.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Nov 2022 09:16
The GMKtec NucBox 9 comes in one configuration and colourway. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec presents NucBox 9 mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 5 5600U and 16 GB RAM

GMKtec has started selling another mini-PC following last month’s launch of the NucBox 8. This time, the company has released the NucBox 9, a significantly more powerful option than the NucBox 8 on account of its AMD Ryzen 5 5600U APU.
Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2022 22:39
Amazon has cut prices across multiple AMD Ryzen desktop generations. (Image source: AMD)

Deal | Multiple AMD Ryzen 4000G, Ryzen 5000X and Ryzen 7000X processors receive significant reductions during Amazon Black Friday sales

Amazon is offering substantial savings across AMD’s desktop product stack. From the Ryzen 5 4600G to the Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 5000X models in between, the deals provide a more cost-effective way of upgrading an existing Socket AM4 build or adopting AMD’s latest Socket AM5 platform.
Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2022 15:42
(Image Source: MSI)

Deal | Get the MSI Mech Radeon RX 6600 8GB for only US$190

At US$189.99, AMD's Radeon RX 6600 cards offer the best bang for the buck, as they crush the similarly-priced Nvidia competitors, plus they come bundled with two free games.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2022 12:12
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X retail box, 31% off Black Friday Deal on Amazon (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X drops below US$550 on Amazon

With future-proof features such as PCIe 5.0 support on select 600 Series motherboards and compatibility with DDR5-5200 memory, the 16-core AMD 9 Ryzen 7950X processor comes ready for overclocking. The list price of US$799 has just dropped to US$549.99 thanks to Amazon's 31% off Black Friday Deal.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2022 11:09
The GeForce RTX 4080 came under some humorous scrutiny in the video from Bitwit. (Image source: Bitwit - edited)

YouTuber burns Nvidia by building AMD-based gaming rig with Ryzen 5 5600X and Radeon RX 6800 XT for less than an RTX 4080 at MSRP

The popular YouTuber Kyle Hansen (Bitwit) has posted a new video showing how he managed to build a respectable gaming PC on a lower budget than the MSRP for Nvidia’s unloved GeForce RTX 4080. The rig features an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X as CPU and Radeon RX 6800 XT as GPU, and there was even enough in the budget for 32 GB of RAM.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Nov 2022 21:56
Razer Blade 14 with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 drops below US$2,000 on Amazon (Source: Razer)

Deal | Generous 29% discount hits Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

In addition to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics adapter, the discounted Razer Blade 14 configuration available on Amazon also features 16 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD. After a 29% discount, the US$2,799.99 list price of this compact gaming laptop drops to US$1,999.99.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2022 10:58
Smartphones, graphics cards, laptops and processors could get remarkably more expensive in the coming months (image via TSMC)

Next-gen electronics could be a lot more expensive as TSMC's 3 nm wafers cost US$20,000 apiece

A report from Digitimes says wafers produced on TSMC's upcoming N3 family (N3E, N3P, N3X) cost US$20,000 per unit. The additional costs will almost certainly be passed on to end users, resulting in more expensive smartphones, graphics cards and CPUs.
Anil Ganti, 22 Nov 2022 06:46
The ONEXPLAYER 2 may have the same display as first-generation ONEXPLAYER gaming handhelds. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER 2: One-netbook teases new gaming handheld with Nintendo Switch-style detachable controllers

One-netbook has shared details about the ONEXPLAYER 2, a gaming handheld that takes the form factor of the original ONEXPLAYER and crosses it with a Nintendo Switch. To be available with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and an equivalent Intel Alder Lake processor, the ONEXPLAYER 2 will also contain a larger battery than many ultrabooks.
Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 18:18
AMD released the Ryzen 7000 series CPUs in September. (Source: AMD)

Affordable Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 5 7600 could release in Q1 2023 with reduced boost clocks and 65 W TDPs

AMD is allegedly preparing non-X variants of its Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X, and Ryzen 5 7600X CPUs. The SKUs which include the Ryzen 9 7900, the Ryzen 7 7700, and the Ryzen 5 7600 are rumored to debut next year, at considerably cheaper prices than their X-series counterparts.
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Nov 2022 09:01
Deep price cuts have been taking place over the Ryzen 7000 series for multiple markets. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Ryzen 9 7950X price dips well below US$600 as generous cuts make AMD's Zen 4 chips more affordable

Ryzen 7000 processors have seemingly had their prices cut to make the Zen 4-based chips a more attractive purchase ahead of the financially crucial holiday season. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has led the price-cut charge, with it currently being offered for under US$600 in the United States, at around €650 in some European retailers, and for close to £600 for UK buyers.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Nov 2022 21:20
Best Buy currently offers the AMD-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop for its best price ever (Image: Asus)

Deal | Big 26% discount hits Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S

The powerful all-AMD configuration of the fancy 14-inch gaming laptop usually costs a whopping US$1,899, but thanks to a steep US$500 rebate at Best Buy, the top-notch Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 can now be ordered for its lowest sale price to date.
Enrico Frahn, 20 Nov 2022 20:50
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor now at roughly half the list price on Amazon (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 39 percent off on Amazon

Bundled with the Wraith Stealth cooler, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X unlocked desktop processor was released in early November 2020 with a US$299 price tag. Now, Amazon has this piece of hardware available for US$190, which represents a 39 percent discount on the current list price of US$309.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2022 10:02
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor now below half the list price on Amazon (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G now on sale with a massive 51 percent discount on Amazon

Sporting an integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics adapter and shipping with the AMD Wraith cooler, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor arrived on the market more than a year ago with a launch price of US$259. Now, Amazon is slashing that price in half so those interested can grab this part for just US$128.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2022 09:09
One of the few AMD-powered Aspire 3 models in Acer's portfolio (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Aspire 3 budget laptops with AMD Mendocino Zen 2 APUs and RDNA 2 iGPUs available now for under US$400

Acer is among the first OEMs to ready budget laptops powered by the Mendocino processor lineup from AMD. The new Aspire 3 models are fairly affordable and feature Ryzen 3 7320U or Ryzen 5 7520U APUs with integrated RDNA 2 Radeon 610M graphics, a 15.6-inch screen, 8 GB LPDDR5 and 128 GB NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 18 Nov 2022 17:20
12 CCDs with 96 cores and 192 threads (Image Source: cloud.watch.impress.co.jp)

Two AMD Threadripper 7000 "Storm Peak" engineering samples with 96 cores and 192 threads pop up online

The engineering samples are mentioned in the Einstein@Home database, which also includes OPN codes that suggest base frequencies of 2 GHz and 2.1 GHz. Judging by the number of cores and threads, the upcoming top-of-the-line Threadripper 7000 could have similar specs to AMD's EPYC 9654 server processors.
Bogdan Solca, 18 Nov 2022 16:49
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X now 40 percent off on Amazon (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 40 percent off on Amazon

Launched in late 2020 as the world's best gaming desktop processor of that period, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is still relevant thanks to the PCIe 4.0 support provided on X570 and B550 motherboards. After the 40 percent discount, its price goes down to US$342.05, but the Uncharted game offer also applies to this Amazon sale.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2022 10:20
HP EliteBook 845 G9 laptop review: Also convincing with Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

89% HP EliteBook 845 G9 laptop review: Also convincing with Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

Successful in almost every regard. With the EliteBook 845 G9, HP proves that currently AMD need not hide behind Intel anymore at all, but on the contrary: Despite using an efficient Ryzen U or HS CPU, the 14-inch laptop delivers a high performance.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, Radeon 660M, 14", 1.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 17 Nov 2022 00:52
AMD promises to deliver a better price-to-performance ratio than NVIDIA with the Radeon RX 7900 series. (Image source: AMD & NVIDIA - edited)

AMD finally compares Radeon RX 7900 XT and Radeon RX 7900 XTX with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 and shares new gaming benchmarks

AMD may have announced the Radeon RX 7900 series a few weeks ago, but it has taken the company until now to reveal how its latest offerings compare against the RTX 4080, NVIDIA's latest Ada Lovelace architecture card. Unsurprisingly, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers better value for money than the RTX 4080 while also usurping the performance of the Radeon RX 6950 XT.
Alex Alderson, 16 Nov 2022 13:33
Nvidia initially revealed two versions of the RTX 4080 but later cancelled the 12 GB variant. (Source: Nvidia)

"Laughable" RTX 4080 stock levels hinted at launch while the RX 7900 XT and XTX supply could be much better vs the RTX 4090

The RTX 4080 will be up for sale starting today. Compared to the RTX 4090, the latest rumors suggest the GPU is in short supply at major retailers. On the other hand, the RDNA 3-based RX 7900 XT and the RX 7900 XTX are expected to have much better stock compared to the RTX 4090 and the RTX 4080.
Fawad Murtaza, 16 Nov 2022 11:10
The Morefine M600 measures 147 x 145 x 41 mm but still packs a punch. (Image source: Morefine)

Morefine M600: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and DDR5 RAM mini-PC launches with multiple configuration options

Morefine is now offering the M600, a mini-PC powered by the AMD Zen 3+ architecture. Starting at US$438 as a barebones system, the Morefine M600 is available with a choice of Ryzen 6000 APUs and up to 64 GB of RAM with 1 TB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2022 16:26
Best Buy has a notable deal for the all-AMD configuration of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop (Image: Asus)

Deal | High-end Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6700S and 500-nits WQXGA display on sale for 21% off

Best Buy currently grants a noteworthy US$350 discount on a pretty rare all-AMD configuration of this stylish 14-inch gaming laptop, which brings the well-performing Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 down to a comparatively reasonable sale price of US$1,299.
Enrico Frahn, 12 Nov 2022 20:18
AMD is offering two free games on all Radeon RX 6000 series purchases from the RX 6600 upwards. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Raise The Game: New bundle starts with up to two free games when purchasing Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards

AMD has announced a new ‘Raise the Game’ bundle for new Radeon RX 6000 graphics card purchases. Billed as offering two games for free, AMD has included numerous participating retailers, which should allow people to get the best price on the likes of the Radeon RX 6600 and RX 6800 while still being eligible to claim the free game bundle.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 14:12
AMD Ryzen 7 logo (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G now 48 percent off on Amazon

Bundled with the low-profile AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, the Ryzen 7 5700G processor has 8 cores, 16 threads, a total cache of 20 MB, and a maximum boost speed of 4.6 GHz. This unlocked AM4 chip is now down by 48 percent on Amazon, a generous discount that brings the list price of US$359 down to US$186.30.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2022 08:39

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