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Framework has shown off its first desktop with some seriously powerful hardware (image source: Framework)

Framework Desktop official with AMD Strix Halo CPUs, affordable price tag and plenty of customization options

Framework has shown off its first-ever desktop. The Framework Desktop features one of AMD's most powerful chips released this year and comes with a fully functional motherboard with a decent selection of I/O.

Anil Ganti, 25 Feb 2025 20:11

An 8 TB version of the Samsung 9100 PRO will not be available until later this year. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung 9100 PRO now official with 8 TB variant following later this year

Samsung has now officially presented 9100 PRO series SSDs in 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities. All sporting PCIe 5.0 speeds, the fastest 8 TB variant will not be available until at some point this year.

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2025 20:11

Iqunix MQ80 launches on Kickstarter with early bird discounts

Iqunix MQ80 low-profile mechanical keyboard gets massive early Kickstarter discounts: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and gasket mount design for $119

The Iqunix MQ80 is a hotly anticipated wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboard with a soft gasket-mount design and impressive battery life claims. The compact 80% keyboard has officially launched on Kickstarter with massive discounts for early backers.

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Feb 2025 19:09

Gigabyte RX 9070 XT graphics card (Image source: Gigabyte, AMD)

RX 9070 XT price will undercut the RTX 5070 Ti, according to AMD press materials

New information from AMD suggests competitive pricing for the RDNA 4 GPUs. With the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti scarce, the RX 9070 XT may cost less with capable 4K performance. The speculation will soon end with an official announcement on February 28.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Feb 2025 17:19

A fully functioning RTX 5080 features a total of 112 Render Output Units (ROPs). (Image source: Notebookcheck, Pixabay, edited)

Bad news for RTX 5080 owners as GPU officially joins unfortunate RTX 50 quartet with missing ROPs

It is now official: RTX 5080 is also plagued by the issue of fewer-than-advertised ROPs, making it the fourth RTX 50 GPU to be affected by the issue. Gamers who have, unfortunately, ended up with faulty RTX 5080 GPUs will have to bring their cards to the board maker themselves for replacement.

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Feb 2025 11:34

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on overclock result screen

AMD RX 9070 XT leak suggests impressive overclocking potential with only 25 W TGP increase

An overclocked AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT was apparently able to manage a sizeable overclock over its alleged 2,970 MHz boost clock, all with a mere 25 W increase in power draw. While this is impressive on its own, it may be an indication that there is more still to come.

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Feb 2025 07:57

James Gunn would consider a Marvel Rivals competitor in the DC Universe

Would a Marvel Rivals game with DC superheroes attract a large following? When asked about plans for a similar shooter, James Gunn approved of the concept. Even so, DC characters have struggled outside of single-player settings.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Feb 2025 02:16

Early 3DMark and Cinebench R23 results tip AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D to match non-X3D chips outside of gaming

Early leaked benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D reveal that the new 3D V-Cache Zen 5 CPU is significantly faster than its predecessor in gaming tasks. Despite this, the 9950X3D still manages to keep up with the regular Ryzen 9 9950X in non-gaming workloads — an area where X3D CPUs previously fell flat.

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2025 23:33

Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 box shot (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 and Xbox performance issues detailed in Digital Foundry analysis

The giant maps and monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds stress the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Even with improvements since the open beta, the game produces pixelated textures and muted lighting.

Adam Corsetti, 24 Feb 2025 21:54

AMD PowerColor RX 9070 XT to launch with AFMF 2.1

AMD confirms Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 in the works to challenge Nvidia Smooth Motion: Better image quality, no new hardware requirements

Recent reports indicate that AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) is in development. The updated frame generation tech is aimed at improving the quality of generated frames and will be available for older hardware as well as the RX 9070 series GPUs.

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2025 20:20

Chinese startup Numemory introduces Intel Optane-like storage-class memory chip. Pictured: A NM101 chip offered by Numemory. (Image source: Numemory)

Numemory's 128 Gb storage-class memory chip fills gap left by Intel Optane

Numemory's latest NM102 memory chip doubles the capacity of its predecessor to 128 Gb while maintaining DRAM-like performance.

Nathan Ali, 24 Feb 2025 17:41

RTX 5070 Ti is meant to retail at a $749 starting price but MSRP stock is hard to come by. (Image source: MSI, Pexels, edited)

Defective RTX 5070 Ti reportedly suffers up to double-digit performance loss

Like the RTX 5090 and the RTX 5090D, some RTX 5070 Ti units also suffer from having 8 fewer ROPs than the full 96 units. Nvidia calls this a "rare issue" as it affects "less than 0.5%" of the total. However, folks who end up with such a defective RTX 5070 Ti might see a double-digit performance deficit according to the latest testing.

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Feb 2025 13:03

Members of the RTX 4070 family have been showing their teeth against the newer RTX 5070 Ti. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

RTX 5070 Ti trails RTX 4070 Ti and narrowly shakes off RTX 4070 in early benchmark results

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti card, which has only just been released, has turned up on the PassMark benchmark site. The new Blackwell board has delivered a promising average result so far, based on a small sample size. However, the RTX 5070 Ti was not able to surpass the RTX 4070 Ti and struggled in the GPU Compute test.

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2025 11:02

Nvidia gave the GeForce RTX 5090 a whopping 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. (Image source: Nvidia/PassMark - edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 drops below RTX 4090 in high-end graphics card benchmark chart

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been knocked off its perch at the top of PassMark’s high-end video card benchmark chart. The RTX 4090 has moved back into the number one spot, with a very slight advantage of +1.02%. The new Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 series cards have suffered a bumpy ride since their initial launch in January.

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2025 08:38

Xbox Game Pass prices are rising for Microsoft Rewards holders

Cash isn't the only way customers have been paying for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Microsoft Rewards has been fueling gaming addictions since 2005. Sadly, the program will soon become less generous for faithful Xbox supporters.

Adam Corsetti, 22 Feb 2025 23:11

Sebile Xbox controller (Image source: Instant Gaming)

New Xbox controller with DualSense-like features referenced again in latest leak

Microsoft's first-party Xbox controller is widely used on many platforms, but it's not without some drawbacks. The upgraded Sebile controller has returned in a new leak, with features similar to the DualSense.

Adam Corsetti, 22 Feb 2025 19:36

You can easily sink hundreds of hours in this iconic cRPG (image source: generated with Grok)

Baldur's Gate 3 like RPG with immersive story and high replay value gets 80% discount on Steam

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has been heavily discounted on Steam. It has a ton of replay value due to its numerous classes, branching storylines and, based on who you ask, a frustratingly long campaign.

Anil Ganti, 22 Feb 2025 04:17

AMD will not compete with AIB partners with RX 9070 series reference designs

Despite showing off the Radeon RX 9070 XT reference design graphics cards in both official marketing and accidental teasers, AMD will not let consumers buy these designs, instead allowing its AIB partners to have the run of the market for the RDNA 4.

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Feb 2025 00:55

Iqunix teases MQ80 as 'ultimate low-profile' mechanical keyboard: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and compact 80% layout

Iqunix has officially teased its MQ80 as an iteration on its low-profile keyboard design formula. The MQ80 shares many of the same features and design elements as the Magi65, which has become the gold standard for low-profile mechanical keyboards, but amps things up with even longer battery life and a compact 80% layout.

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Feb 2025 21:53

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT will apparently beat RX 7900 XT and compete with RX 7900 XTX

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT nearly matches RX 7900 XTX in cheeky FurMark 4K benchmark — 35% improvement over RX 7900 XT

Someone has sneakily posted FurMark GPU benchmark results for the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT disguised as an RX 7800 XTX, revealing that the next-gen mid-range GPU will effectively match the performance of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX at 4K resolutions.

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Feb 2025 19:19

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.47 now available with RTX 5070 Ti support (Image source: Own)

RTX 5070 Ti gets full support thanks to a new driver

Although there seem to be supply issues in multiple markets, the new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti already received support in a new driver package. Additionally, the Game Ready Driver 572.47 features DLSS 4 support with Multi Frame Generation for the latest update of Marvel Rivals.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Feb 2025 13:16

Wooting debuts new Hall-effect switches with 'near zero' stem wobble as options for 80HE and 60HE

Wooting today announced the addition of three new switch options for its Hall-effect gaming keyboards. Along with the revered Geon Raw HE switches, Wooting also worked with TTC on an exclusive version of the KOM switch that is supposed to have effectively no stem wobble.

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Feb 2025 23:42

One of the best games launched last year has been discounted on Steam (image source: Valve, edited)

Insanely addictive Roguelike deck builder gets 15% discount on Steam

Balatro was released exactly a year ago today. To celebrate the game's resounding success, it is now available on Steam for a 15% discount.

Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 19:58

Rockstar has finally added some much-need improvements to the PC version of GTA V (image source: Rockstar)

GTA V PC update adds support for ray-tracing and AI upscalers

Rockstar has announced a huge update for PC GTA V players. It brings forth a ton of QoL features such as ray-tracing, support for DLSS/FSR/XeSS and even lets players take advantage of the GTA+ subscription service.

Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 19:23

The Scuf Valor Pro for Xbox is a wired controller with Hall effect joysticks. (Image source: Scuf)

Scuf Valor Pro controller brings Hall effect joysticks and audio controls for Xbox and PC

Scuf has jumped into the Hall effect race with its Valor Pro controller for Xbox and PC. It is a wired controller but brings a few features that will surely improve the gaming experience on the Xbox Series consoles.

Vineet Washington, 20 Feb 2025 19:19

The GeForce RTX 5090 is the most powerful gaming GPU ever made. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Nvidia takes page out of Ferrari's book to manage RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 stock issues

Nvidia has introduced a new program aimed at giving gamers the chance to buy an RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080. Titled "Verified Priority Access", the program gives gamers the opportunity to snag either the RTX 5090 or the RTX 5080 directly from Nvidia.

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Feb 2025 15:28

Intel's high-end laptop CPUs and AMD's remaining Zen 5 X3D desktop CPUs are rumoured to launch at around the same time (image generated by Grok 3.0)

Leaked Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 275HX review embargo date hints at mid-March release

A Weibo leaker has given us a rough idea about when you can buy AMD's high-end Ryzen 9 9950X3D desktop CPUs. Intel's Arrow Lake-HX laptop SKUs are also expected to hit shelves at around the same time.

Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 07:14

Even Nvidia's mid-range graphics cards will be scarce at launch (image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 availability to be poor at launch

A new report from a Taiwanese media outlet says Nvidia's upcoming mid-range graphics cards might be difficult to buy at launch. The supply has been affected by the recent earthquake in Taiwan. Plus, some models are not performing to spec.

Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 04:32

Overwatch 2 update received positively after losing players to Marvel Rivals

Blizzard is not ready to concede hero shooter supremacy to Marvel Rivals. The recent Overwatch 2 update makes matches less predictable and more rewarding. How have these changes impacted the game's Steam rating and player counts?

Adam Corsetti, 20 Feb 2025 01:19

Dune Awakening release date will be confirmed tomorrow in new trailer

Despite a sleepy run-up to its debut, gamers are about to find out the Dune: Awakening release date. Funcom has teed up a reveal trailer for February 20th to confirm if the survival MMO will still appear early in 2025.

Adam Corsetti, 19 Feb 2025 19:55

EK releases new Velocity3 water blocks with latest Intel and AMD CPU compatibility. (Image source: EK)

EK releases new customizable water blocks for LGA 1700/1851/AM5 sockets

EK has updated its Velocity series of CPU water blocks with a modular, customizable option. The Quantum Velocity³ water blocks come in three styles: white, black Acetal, and clear Plexi.

Vineet Washington, 19 Feb 2025 16:51

Epic Games has some deviced some novel methods to deal with Fortnite cheaters (image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games cracks down hard on Fortnite cheater with lifetime ban and public apology

A Fortnite player who cheated to get their way into a tournament has been pilloried by Epic Games. They had to forego all of their winnings and apologize publicly on YouTube.

Anil Ganti, 19 Feb 2025 12:17

The Sapphire Nitro+ Radreon RX 9070 is among the many AIB RX 9070 models in the works. (Image source: Sapphire, Unsplash, edited)

RX 9070 and RTX 5070 on a collision course as RDNA 4 review embargo date leaks

Review embargo date of the RX 9070 has leaked online and it foreshadows a fierce clash between the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070. Nvidia had previously pushed the release date of the RTX 5070 back to early March, a period when AMD is also reportedly releasing the RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT.

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Feb 2025 11:14

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D have shown up on Geekbench (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D show up on Geekbench with double-digit performance improvement over Zen 4 counterparts

AMD's remaining high-end Zen 5 CPUs, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, have shown up on Geekbench. Their performance gain is in line with other Zen 5 parts.

Anil Ganti, 19 Feb 2025 10:45

Logitech G305 and G502 Lightspeed gaming mice

Deal | Two legendary Logitech Lightspeed wireless gaming mice with Hero sensors get superb discounts in limited-time Amazon deal

The Logitech G502 Hero Lightspeed and Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mice are both on sale at Amazon for over 40% off. Both feature advanced customisation, high performance Hero sensors, and fast 1 ms response times via 2.4 GHz.

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Feb 2025 07:30

Fans of turn-based games will want to check out this new Steam deal (image source: Valve)

Iconic turn-based games with "Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam get attractive discounts

The Total War: Warhammer franchise is now on sale at Steam. The promotion offers attractive discounts on all three games and their numerous DLC packs.

Anil Ganti, 19 Feb 2025 05:36

Marvel Rivals fans are shocked as developers are suddenly fired

Marvel Rivals is more proof that not all developers benefit from a successful release. Even with record numbers of players engrossed in the free third-person hero shooter, several NetEase Games employees were fired. Players are now left to wonder about the game's long-term prospects.

Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2025 22:38

LG 27-inch GX790A-B UltraGear OLED monitor (Image source: LG)

OLED monitor sales will continue to boom, according to an LG financial forecast

OLED monitors are quickly becoming the preferred choice of gamers and professionals. LG revealed a new sales forecast backing up earlier claims about rising market shares. Why has support for these still-pricey displays risen so sharply?

Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2025 20:41

Twice delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows release date on March 20th looks promising

The Assassin's Creed Shadows release date has already been postponed twice. Even with a rocky development cycle, its pre-release sales are making Ubisoft optimistic. An Insider Gaming article suggests that the stealth-focused action-adventure title is finally finished.

Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2025 16:49

GTA 6 pre-release artwork (Image source: Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games exploring how GTA 6 could welcome user generated content

Rockstar Games is considering how to cultivate user-generated content in GTA 6. With official mod support early in its life cycle, GTA 6 could generate extra income for both the publisher and creators. Digiday recently posted an article that gives insight into Rockstar's plans.

Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2025 00:48

Dell G3223Q gaming monitor with image and specs

Deal | Dell’s 32-inch 4K gaming monitor with 144Hz and 600 nits gets sizable Amazon discount

The 32-inch Dell G3223Q is a 4K IPS gaming monitor that balances gaming and productivity features. It features Nvidia G-Sync tech, tops out at 144 Hz refresh rate, and has a peak brightness of 600 nits. It's also under $450 at Amazon at the time of writing.

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Feb 2025 23:25

The Days Gone remaster will be playable on April 25 (image source: PlayStation)

PlayStation Plus subscribers not eligible for $10 Days Gone remaster upgrade

A Reddit user has discovered that users who got Days Gone via PlayStation Plus will have to pay full price ($50) to play the remastered version. Those who already own the game can upgrade for $10.

Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2025 20:49

Asus RTX 5070 Ti Prime is shown (Image source: Asus)

RTX 5070 Ti price manipulation allows GPUs to meet pre-release date review guidelines

eBay will not be the only place to find the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti at shockingly high prices. The first reviewed GPUs on February 19th are supposed to have a $749 MSRP. Still, without a Founders Edition, manufacturers are taking massive liberties with Nvidia's suggested pricing.

Adam Corsetti, 17 Feb 2025 20:05

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G Gaming Trio OC has a maximum boost clock of 2,580 MHz. (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 4070 Ti Super: Leaked 3DMark scores show comfortable win for RTX 50 GPU

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is set to go on sale on February 20. At an MSRP of $749, the GPU is in the same price range as the outgoing RTX 4070 Ti and the RTX 4070 Ti Super. According to the latest leak, the RTX 5070 Ti is bringing a respectable performance gain over the RTX 4070 Ti Super.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Feb 2025 19:16

Gemma from Monster Hunter Wilds (Image source: Capcom)

Monster Hunter Wilds Gemma giveaway awarding free armor shards after release date

Upgrading gear can be a grind in Monster Hunter games. Fortunately, Smithy Gemma is hosting a contest to hand out up to 100 armor shards per hunter. Players must repeatedly share a hashtag on X to receive the shards after the Monster Hunter Wilds release date.

Adam Corsetti, 17 Feb 2025 16:47

Desktop

Framework Desktop official with AMD Strix Halo CPUs, affordable price tag and plenty of customization options

Samsung 9100 PRO now official with 8 TB variant following later this year

Iqunix MQ80 low-profile mechanical keyboard gets massive early Kickstarter discounts: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and gasket mount design for $119

RX 9070 XT price will undercut the RTX 5070 Ti, according to AMD press materials

Bad news for RTX 5080 owners as GPU officially joins unfortunate RTX 50 quartet with missing ROPs

AMD RX 9070 XT leak suggests impressive overclocking potential with only 25 W TGP increase

James Gunn would consider a Marvel Rivals competitor in the DC Universe

Early 3DMark and Cinebench R23 results tip AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D to match non-X3D chips outside of gaming

Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 and Xbox performance issues detailed in Digital Foundry analysis

AMD confirms Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 in the works to challenge Nvidia Smooth Motion: Better image quality, no new hardware requirements

Numemory's 128 Gb storage-class memory chip fills gap left by Intel Optane

Defective RTX 5070 Ti reportedly suffers up to double-digit performance loss

Monster Hunter Wilds review with perfect score leaks ahead of embargo

RTX 5070 Ti trails RTX 4070 Ti and narrowly shakes off RTX 4070 in early benchmark results

GeForce RTX 5090 drops below RTX 4090 in high-end graphics card benchmark chart

Xbox Game Pass prices are rising for Microsoft Rewards holders

New Xbox controller with DualSense-like features referenced again in latest leak

Baldur's Gate 3 like RPG with immersive story and high replay value gets 80% discount on Steam

AMD will not compete with AIB partners with RX 9070 series reference designs

Iqunix teases MQ80 as 'ultimate low-profile' mechanical keyboard: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and compact 80% layout

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT nearly matches RX 7900 XTX in cheeky FurMark 4K benchmark — 35% improvement over RX 7900 XT

AOC CU34G2XPD curved gaming monitor review: Exceptional value for ultra-wide gaming with a 180 Hz refresh rate on a 34-inch display

RTX 5070 Ti gets full support thanks to a new driver

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G Ventus 3X OC Review: Near-perfect mainstream Blackwell GPU provided you can get one at $749 MSRP

Wooting debuts new Hall-effect switches with 'near zero' stem wobble as options for 80HE and 60HE

Insanely addictive Roguelike deck builder gets 15% discount on Steam

GTA V PC update adds support for ray-tracing and AI upscalers

Scuf Valor Pro controller brings Hall effect joysticks and audio controls for Xbox and PC

Nvidia takes page out of Ferrari's book to manage RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 stock issues

Civilization 7 performance review: Which GPU reigns supreme?

Leaked Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 275HX review embargo date hints at mid-March release

GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 availability to be poor at launch

Overwatch 2 update received positively after losing players to Marvel Rivals

Dune Awakening release date will be confirmed tomorrow in new trailer

EK releases new customizable water blocks for LGA 1700/1851/AM5 sockets

Epic Games cracks down hard on Fortnite cheater with lifetime ban and public apology

RX 9070 and RTX 5070 on a collision course as RDNA 4 review embargo date leaks

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D show up on Geekbench with double-digit performance improvement over Zen 4 counterparts

Deal | Two legendary Logitech Lightspeed wireless gaming mice with Hero sensors get superb discounts in limited-time Amazon deal

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition Review: 13% gains over the RX 7900 XTX for 30% increased pricing over the RTX 5080 FE

Iconic turn-based games with "Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam get attractive discounts

Marvel Rivals fans are shocked as developers are suddenly fired

OLED monitor sales will continue to boom, according to an LG financial forecast

Twice delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows release date on March 20th looks promising

Rockstar Games exploring how GTA 6 could welcome user generated content

Deal | Dell’s 32-inch 4K gaming monitor with 144Hz and 600 nits gets sizable Amazon discount

PlayStation Plus subscribers not eligible for $10 Days Gone remaster upgrade

RTX 5070 Ti price manipulation allows GPUs to meet pre-release date review guidelines

RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 4070 Ti Super: Leaked 3DMark scores show comfortable win for RTX 50 GPU

Monster Hunter Wilds Gemma giveaway awarding free armor shards after release date

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