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Released in 2002 for the GameCube and PlayStation 2, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter returned a few times ever since, reaching more recent consoles such as the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Now, a physical release brings this action-adventure title back in three editions, with prices up to $174.99.

Power consumption and performance estimates for the next-generation RTX 5080 Blackwell GPU have leaked. If the leaked figures are accurate, the RTX 5080 will be considerably faster than the RTX 4080 while consuming measurably more power at 400 W.

The sixth update to Q4OS 5 Aquarius is now available with the Debian Bookworm 12.7 updates, the Debian stable 6.1.0-25 kernel, as well as various fixes. The Calamares installer now sports custom desktop profiles, while all the live media now sport new Debian Shim and Grub bootloader binaries.

While it continues to keep things spartan by providing just the old-school command-line interface, Peropesis 2.7 comes with file system archiving and ISO management tools, as well as various updated components, tweaks, and fixes. Although larger than for previous versions, the Peropesis 2.7 ISO file has just 282 MB in size.

The Acer Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop is now official. It comes with what appears to be Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs, a GeForce RTX 4090, a 1,200 Watt PSU and a 360 mm AIO cooler

The newly launched Ryzen 5 7600X3D has proven to be a fantastic gaming CPU in new gaming tests. The CPU reportedly not only outshines the latest 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X but also pulls ahead of the flagship Core i9-14900K.

After briefly reaching its all-time low price earlier today thanks to a 49% discount, the 25-inch Samsung Odyssey G4 FHD gaming monitor is now available at 37% off, which is still a good deal. Thanks to this price cut, those interested can get this piece of hardware for $219.99 instead of $349.99.

During the End of Summer Sale, the Epic Games Store is slashing prices on a vast collection of games, from smash-hit AAA titles, like Cyberpunk 2077 to indie masterpieces, like Jusant and Dead Cells. The sale ends on September 16.

Geekom has partnered with Tecno to unleash the "World's Smallest" PC with liquid cooling on the world via crowdfunding. The "Ultra-Quiet", RGB-lit miniature desktop has already accrued over $300,000 worth of backing on its first day on Kickstarter, and is available at $200 off its planned retail price.

Leaked benchmarks suggest AMD's upcoming EPYC 9755 'Turin' processor significantly outperforms its predecessor in 7zip tests. With 128 Zen 5 cores, higher clock speeds, and double the L3 cache, 'Turin' shows promising gains. However, these early results should be viewed cautiously until independently verified.

The new high speed overclocked CUDIMMs with RGB lighting from V-Color offer unmatched overclocked speeds and improved energy efficiency for desktop applications. These modules also features a modified heatsink that can lower temperatures by an additional 5% compared to standard solutions.

A new leak says Nvidia's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080 and even the RTX 5070 could use a lot more power than their last-gen versions. Apparently, the GeForce RTX 5090 will consume more than 550 Watts at load.

The flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has stopped by Geekbench for another set of valid single and multi-core benchmark results. The results put the Arrow Lake flagship comfortably ahead of the Ryzen 9 9950X and the Core i9-14900K in multi-core performance.

Arriving a tad later than anticipated, GhostBSD 24.07.1 promises increased performance and stability thanks to the transition from using packages based on the team's own ports to using FreeBSD PKGBSD packages. Additionally, this update comes with an improved NetworkMGR, two security tweaks for OpenSSH, and more.

After previously leaking that Intel has canceled Beast Lake, leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has further detailed the situation around the Royal Core project. The leaker has alleged some interesting information regarding the specifications and performance of the Beast Lake and Beast Lake Next architectures.

The industry based on videos edited or created using artificial intelligence (AI) is just getting started at a worth of about $600 million (based on 2023 estimates). However, that value is also now projected to skyrocket into the billions by 2033. Enterprise-grade and business-like applications such as the conversion of other media, even spreadsheets, into video form is backed to contribute to this potentially substantial growth.

The Mac Mini is projected to shrink even further in its upcoming iteration, yet still accommodate Apple's latest in-house silicon. Now, it seems the more powerful version of this alleged next-gen ultra-small form factor PC will ditch a traditional port in favor of more of its up-to-date replacement.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs in the market, but scammers are now taking advantage of its popularity. A YouTuber has examined these fake processors and highlighted some factors that give away whether the CPU is real.

AMD has officially unveiled its second Zen 4-based X3D CPU. While the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is relatively inexpensive at $299, it can only be purchased in the US from Micro Center.

Semiconductor giants like Intel and TSMC are pushing the boundaries of Moore's Law by advancing glass substrate tech. Despite challenges, Intel is targeting mass production by 2026, while TSMC - under pressure from NVIDIA - has announced the revival of its glass substrate R&D to keep up with competition.

GMKtec's recently introduced NucBox M7 and NucBox M7 Pro mini PCs pack beefy last-gen AMD internals. Although the lack of an internal discrete GPU may turn off potential gaming-enthusiast customers, the inclusion an OCuLink port for fast eGPU connections is appreciated. With up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory and 4 TB of flash storage, the NucBox M7 lineup is surely a potent inclusion to GMKtec's family of mini PCs.

The optional KB5041587 update for Windows 11 PCs allows users to send files to Android devices via Windows Share and also features an improved Scan mode, as well as some changes in the Widgets Board for the EEA region. A few bugs are also ironed out, but the recent dual-boot issue remains unresolved for now.

A bunch of new leaks from multiple sources have revealed some more information about AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series graphics cards.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is expected to release in September as a 6-core Zen 4 CPU with 3D V-Cache. The possible price of the chip has leaked and, if true, it could spell trouble for the Ryzen 5 9600X.

MSI motherboard owners can now run their AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 105 Watts thanks to the AGESA 1.2.0.2 BIOS update. Other OEMs should follow suit in the coming weeks, but there's no word about that just yet.

AMD's newly released Ryzen 9000 series processors have seen significant price cuts, with the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X dropping from $649 to as low as $623. Ryzen 9 9900X has also experienced a price reduction, dropping from $499 to $449. These adjustments may indicate lower-than-expected demand, possibly due to initial reviews highlighting modest performance gains over previous models.

With a history of no less than 14 years, Polish-made 4MLinux is a lightweight distro that includes a collection of classic Linux games, support for virtually all multimedia formats, and can also be used for troubleshooting and rescue purposes in a live bootable environment. Version 46.0 comes with GTK 4 and greatly improved file support.

Three possible memory configurations for the RDNA 4-based RX 8000 GPUs have leaked on X. According to the leaked information, the memory inside the RX 8000 GPUs will top out at 20 Gbps GDDR6 alongside a 256-bit memory interface.

One of the issues plaguing the Zen 5 CPUs with dual-CCDs is inter-CCD latency. According to reports, the CCD-to-CCD latency in the Ryzen 9 9950X is ~180 ns, more than double the amount of the Ryzen 9 7950X. Fortunately, AMD is reportedly preparing a fix for the issue.

Lenovo has introduced two new monitors, the Legion R27qc-30 and Legion R32qc-30. Both have a 1500 R curved QHD VA panel, 180 Hz refresh rate, two HDMI 2.1 and one DP 1.4 ports. They go on sale later this year starting at $270.

The Open Source Media Center (OSMC) Debian-based Linux distro has just been updated with Kodi 21.1 Omega. In addition to a set of bug fixes, the new version, labeled 2024.08-1, comes with improved remote keymap messages, updated and improved translations, Vero V full range video output, and more.

An unannounced AMD graphics card with a Navi 48 GPU has just shown up on Geekbench. Based on its specs (58 CUs, 16 GB VRAM, 2.1 GHz boost clock), it could be the Radeon RX 8800 XT.

The Asus TUF Gaming 34 VG34VQL3A is an affordable 1440p, 180 Hz gaming monitor with credentials that make it a surprisingly viable monitor for creators that need accurate colours and wide colour spaces. Thanks to a 32%-off Amazon monitor sale, the TUF Gaming VG34VQL3A has dropped to just $249.99, making it even more enticing.

Asus and MSI reveal innovative quick-release mechanisms for GPUs and M.2 SSDs, making PC building and component swaps a breeze. These new features aim to simplify the process, especially as graphics cards continue to grow in size.

After seemingly failing to garner a strong response from the community, AMD’s latest Ryzen 9000 CPUs are reportedly already getting discounted in Germany. The discounted street prices are allegedly up to 12% lower than RRP and affect all four CPUs to varying degrees.

AMD's highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache technology have reportedly been delayed to CES 2025, a significant delay from the earlier rumored date of a late 2024 launch. However, the delay may allow AMD to unveil its full lineup of new AM5 platform products at the prestigious CES event, including the B850 and B840 chipsets.

The 39-inch Asus ROG Swift ultrawide OLED gaming monitor has a 240 Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync support, and a claimed brightness of 1,300 nits. Despite being marketed as a gaming monitor, its features and reasonable resolution make it a great option for basically anything, including colour-critical work. Thanks to an Amazon sale, the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM is $500 off.

Next year, Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Earlier today, Ubisoft announced the return of the franchise with Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a title that brings back the world of Enroth and allows the exploration of Jadame for the first time.

CheckMag Laptops have always had to make do with leftovers, never getting a taste of the largest and most powerful chips reserved for desktop graphics cards. There are, the way I see it, several reasons as to why things are like this.

AMD could be gearing up to release the Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs shortly as references to the Zen 5 X3D chips have been found in the source code of the official Asus website. In the absence of any meaningful gaming performance upgrade from the vanilla Zen 5 parts, the Ryzen 9000 X3D could likely be Team Red’s answer to Intel Arrow Lake CPUs which is reportedly scheduled for October.

The latest Game Ready Driver software package from Nvidia, labeled 560.94 and released yesterday, comes with DLSS support for several games launching these days, including Star Wars Outlaws, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and Final Fantasy XVI (the demo version). The new GeForce RTX 4070 with GDDR6 instead of GDDR6X is also supported.

Released earlier this year, the Samsung Odyssey G55C (LS32CG550ENXZA) is a curved gaming monitor for gamers on a budget, with a 32-inch QHD display, 1 ms response time, and 165 Hz refresh. Thanks to a generous 30% discount, it can be acquired from Amazon for $$229.99 instead of the $329.99 list price.

Intel's next-gen flagship CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285K, has just shown up on Geekbench. It is a 24-core (8 P+ 16 E) CPU with a maximum boost clock of 5.7 GHz, which was tested alongside a high-end Z890 motherboard and DDR5-6400 RAM.

A new leak from X says AMD has a new Zen 4-based X3D SKU lined up. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D will supposedly launch in early September, a full month before its Zen 5-based counterparts.

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update significantly expands the maximum partition size for the FAT32 file system, now allowing up to 2TB to be formatted. This change aims to provide users with more flexibility when working with larger storage volumes using the aging but widely-supported FAT32 standard.

Geekom is offering a flat US$100 / £100 discount on the XT12 Pro mini PC. The Geekom XT12 Pro features a powerful Intel Core i9-12900H CPU with Iris Xe graphics. Combined with excellent connectivity and a premium housing, the XT12 Pro is all that you need to take your multimedia and productivity several notches higher.

Developers of the ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator have successfully booted up Bloodborne on PC. However, the game is far from playable and will require further refinements before it becomes playable.