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Star Wars Outlaws game art (Image source: Ubisoft)

Star Wars Outlaws gets a new trailer and it looks great

Alongside the Galaxy Teaser, Ubisoft has also released an official PC gameplay trailer, which should appease at least some of those who bashed the 10-minute gameplay clip that was released roughly one month ago. The system requirements for PC gamers remain the same, and so does the release date of August 30th.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2024 11:53
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X in review

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Core i9-14900K levels of single-core and gaming performance with Zen 5 for US$185 less

Ridge runner at efficiency's edge. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leverages improvements in the 4 nm Zen 5 architecture to offer excellent single-core and gaming performance on par with Intel's best 14th gen offerings, including the Core i9-14900K. While the Ryzen 7 9700X's efficiency gains make for a potent gaming PC build, AMD's current pricing strategy complicates buying decisions vis-à-vis the competition.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 27"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Aug 2024 08:53
Next-gen Intel desktop CPUs will launch as per schedule (image source: Intel)

Intel Arrow Lake desktop chips on track to launch in October

Despite postponing its Intel Innovation event, the company will still unveil its next generation of Arrow Lake desktop chips on October 10 via a dedicated announcement.
Anil Ganti, 19 Aug 2024 06:32
MSI benchmarks CAMM2 memory against standard DDR5 DIMMs (Image source: MSI)

MSI benchmarks reveal CAMM2 memory performance on par with DDR5 DIMMs

MSI's recent benchmarks pit Kingston's CAMM2 memory against standard DDR5 DIMMs on their Z790 Project Zero Plus motherboard. The results reveal surprising performance parity between the two memory formats, with only marginal differences in key metrics. This comparison offers insights into the potential of CAMM2 technology in high-performance computing.
Nathan Ali, 18 Aug 2024 18:04
Black Myth: Wukong -  Our benchmarks of the new Unreal Engine 5 game

Black Myth: Wukong - Our benchmarks of the new Unreal Engine 5 game

Demanding spectacle The previously published benchmark tool shows impressive graphics as well as a huge hunger for hardware for the role-playing game.
Klaus Hinum, 17 Aug 2024 20:34
The AirDrop-like function for Microsoft's Phone Link app is currently in the final testing phase. (Image source: Google Play)

New Phone Link function works like AirDrop for Android smartphones and Windows PCs

Microsoft is introducing a new function for the Phone Link app which, similar to Apple's AirDrop function, enables data to be shared wirelessly between Android devices and Windows PCs.
Marius Müller, 17 Aug 2024 16:10
CAMM2 saves space on the mainboard and also aims to achieve lower latency. (Image source: MSI)

CAMM2 for desktop PCs: MSI explains the benefits of the new RAM standard for gaming towers

While LPCAMM2 is being touted as the future of laptop RAM, CAMM2 is also set to replace the classic DIMM bars on the desktop. MSI shows what this could look like and what advantages and disadvantages CAMM2 offers compared to previous RAM modules.
Hannes Brecher, 17 Aug 2024 01:18
The most powerful Zen 5 CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X, costs $649. (Image source: AMD, Unsplash, edited)

Zen 5 issues: Ryzen 9000 CPUs reportedly suffered development troubles as bugs like flawed core parking surface

The Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 CPUs appear to have had a troubled development and have been released in a half-baked state according to a new leak. This could be the reason why the CPUs are failing to perform as advertised and seem to be plagued with software issues like improper core parking.
Fawad Murtaza, 16 Aug 2024 16:45
The Zeromouse V35 is an unbelievably light, minimalist gaming mouse that requires some assembly. (Image source: Zeromouse)

YouTuber builds ultralight Zerømouse 16 g gaming mouse with Razer Viper V2 Pro guts

The modified version of the Optimum Zeromouse V35 shaves 10 g off the production super-light gaming mouse and is very minimal, with nary a scroll wheel or side buttons remaining from its Razer Viper V2 Pro donor. The Optimum Zeromouse is already basically just a plastic frame, grip pads, and the mouse PCB.
Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 01:24
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X may be in for a double-digit percentage performance uplift in the coming weeks. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

Zen 5 leak tips double-digit performance improvements thanks to new 105 W TDP firmware patch for Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X

A leaker purports that AMD will soon introduce a firmware update for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs that will nearly double the default TDPs of the CPUs from 65 W to 105 W. This comes after AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs received largely negative or mediocre reviews for minimal performance improvements over Ryzen 7000. The new TDPs will supposedly be included in AGESA 1.2.0.1a Patch A.
Julian van der Merwe, 15 Aug 2024 21:16
The DIY gaming laptop with desktop hardware doesn't have a battery, thought (Image source: Socket Science)

YouTuber shows off DIY gaming laptop built from desktop components

While laptop CPUs and GPUs have become quite powerful, they are still way behind their desktop counterparts in terms of performance. Being fed up with this performance gap, a YouTuber that goes by Socket Science built a custom DIY gaming laptop that packs nothing but desktop hardware.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Aug 2024 18:05
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K will go head to head with the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. (Image source: Gam-Ol, Intel, AMD, edited)

Arrow Lake vs Zen 5: Core Ultra 5 245K demolishes Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X in Geekbench multi-core test

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Arrow Lake CPU has just made its debut on Geekbench and the results are potentially troubling for AMD Zen 5. The chip is apparently faster than both the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X by quite a wide margin in the multi-core department while being slower in the single-core test.
Fawad Murtaza, 15 Aug 2024 12:23
Apparently AMD's AM4 platform just refuses to die. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D to refresh AM4 again as new gaming CPU emerges in leak

A recent leak suggests that AMD will refresh its AM4 platform with new gaming-oriented X3D CPUs. Namely, a Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been mentioned in official EEC documentation. The CPU would purportedly have six cores, 12 threads, and 96 MB of L3 cache and be optimised for gaming.
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Aug 2024 04:22
RebeccaBlackOS live Linux - MATE desktop in Wayland (Image source: SourceForge)

RebeccaBlackOS 2024-08-12 live Linux drops support for 32-bit processors and replaces Qt5 with Qt6

Made by a fan of Rebecca Black, the Debian-based distribution simply called "RebeccaBlackOS" is a beta-stage live Linux with a login manager for Wayland, Qt 6, and only 64-bit support (the versions previously released, which arrived with Qt 5, supported 32-bit platforms as well).
Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2024 14:24
The Geekom A7 finds versatile applicability thanks to the AMD's latest Ryzen 7940HS APU

Dial productivity and multimedia up a notch with the Geekom A7 mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, now at a time-limited US$670 price

Geekom is celebrating Super Sale Week with an enticing US$129 flat discount on the A7 mini PC. The A7 mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix-HS Zen 4 APU with Radeon 780M graphics, delivering class-leading compute performance for both work and play. Get the Geekom A7 can be had for just US$670 till August 18 using our coupon code.
A‏d, 13 Aug 2024 01:42
Asus ROG NUC gaming mini PC review: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop in a 2.5-liter case

86% Asus ROG NUC gaming mini PC review: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop in a 2.5-liter case

One of the fastest mini PCs! The Asus ROG NUC is an extremely compact powerhouse and is primarily aimed at gamers. The combination of Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop promises a lot. We use numerous measurements and benchmarks to analyze the expected performance level and how well the compact gaming PC performed in our test course.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 2.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 12 Aug 2024 14:51
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has six cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Pierre Bamin on Unsplash, edited)

Ryzen 5 9600X fails to attract fans as Zen 5 launch week sales appear mighty underwhelming in Germany

AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture officially went on sale on August 8. However, according to sales data reported by TechEpiphany, the processors have failed to garner a strong response from the community. The Ryzen 5 9600X, for instance, has only sold a handful of units.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2024 14:25
The modified graphics cards have been available on the Chinese market since June. (Image: Nvidia)

RTX 4090 D with 48 GB and RTX 4080 Super with 32 GB: Modified GPUs appear in China

A Geforce RTX 4090 D and an RTX 4080 Super with double the video memory appear to be available on the Chinese market. Both cards are intended for training AI models. The modifications are likely to be based on Nvidia's RTX Workstation series.
Tristan Hesser, 12 Aug 2024 09:37
The Sinkclose vulnerability affects AMD processors dating back to 2006. (Image source: Krzysztof Hepner via Unsplash)

'Sinkclose' vulnerability discovered in post-2006 AMD chips could pose a critical threat to data security

A critical vulnerability, Sinkclose, has been discovered in AMD processors. The flaw allows attackers to gain near-total control of affected systems. While AMD is working on patches, users are urged to update their systems immediately to mitigate risks of data theft, system takeover, espionage, and possible infrastructure disruption.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Aug 2024 10:53
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🎙️ OpinionIntel totally mishandled the 13/14th Gen desktop CPU crisis

CheckMag Instead of admitting the issue early on and being open about it, Intel chose to keep mum. Perhaps rather unsurprisingly, disaster followed.
Stanislav Kokhanyuk, 10 Aug 2024 21:10
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 CPU cores and slots into any AM5 motherboard. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

Deal | 12 core AMD Ryzen 9 7900X price drops by 35% in Amazon sale to match slower Ryzen 7 9700X

Amazon has discounted the Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core CPU by 35% following middling Ryzen 9000 performance improvements. Ryzen 9000 performance tests indicate that the Ryzen 9 7900X should be almost as fast as the Ryzen 9 9900X in most tests.
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Aug 2024 20:49
Vecow's TGS-1000 Series is a professional mini PC with stackable expansion options. (Image source: Vecow)

Vecow TGS-1500 mini PC introduced with up to RTX 5000 Ada, Core Ultra 7 165H, 96 GB of memory, and stackable expansion

Vecow has introduced the TGS-1000 and TGS-1500 mini PCs intended for edge AI, industrial, and scientific workloads. The latter of the two models features beefy professional GPUs, including the RTX 5000 Ada. A key point of these systems is the fact that they support stackable expansion options for serial communication, GPIO, isolated DIO, LTE and more.
Sambit Saha, 10 Aug 2024 16:21
The Intel Core i9-14900K loses as much as 23% of its multicore performance after a BIOS update meant to address CPU degradation. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

Update | Asus Intel 14th gen stability BIOS update obliterates multicore performance with 23% loss in some benchmarks

Intel's microcode update 0x129 dropped in an attempt to correct the unmitigated disaster that has become of Intel's 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs. While Intel initially claimed that the microcode update wouldn't affect performance at all, some multithreaded benchmark scores show as much as a 22% performance loss. Fortunately, gaming is unaffected by the update.
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Aug 2024 07:21
ETA Prime's Steam Deck mini PC is very bare-bones but has better acoustics and thermals than the standard Steam Deck thanks to an open case and more heat sinks. (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube - edited)

Broken Steam Deck becomes dirt-cheap mini PC in creative DIY project

ETA Prime on YouTube has recently demonstrated how to turn a broken Steam Deck into a fully functional mini PC on the cheap. You don't even need in-depth knowledge or specialised tools to accomplish the task, and the parts-bin Steam Deck can be found on eBay for as little as $142.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 21:26
The Cosmic DE has officially entered public alpha with Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha. (Image source: System76)

Cosmic DE previews the future of Linux in Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha with Fedora, Serpent OS, and Arch support at launch

The highly anticipated Cosmic desktop environment has finally launched in alpha version alongside the Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha. The new Linux desktop environment is also available for Arch, Fedora, NixOS, and Serpent OS, with plans for openSUSE and Redox OS launches underway.
Julian van der Merwe, 08 Aug 2024 21:35
God of War Ragnarok can run on just about any modern-day PC (image source: Sony)

God of War Ragnarok PC system requirements confirmed ahead of September 19 launch

Sony has revealed the PC system requirements for God of War Ragnarok. Unlike many modern-day AAA titles, they're fairly relaxed and the game can easily run on even a five-year-old PC.
Anil Ganti, 08 Aug 2024 20:07
The new MG-1. (Image source: MAINGEAR)

Maingear brings Zen 5 to gaming desktops with new MG-1 AMD Advantage

Maingear has made new Zen 5 silicon available in the form of its new, all-AMD version of the MG-1 pre-built PC. It also comes packed with TEAMGROUP's T-Force memory and storage, which is also RGB and up to 6,000MHz in terms of RAM. The new desktop is available to order from now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2024 19:03
Review: AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X desktop CPU makes Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs look old thanks to efficient Zen 5 architecture

Review: AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X desktop CPU makes Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs look old thanks to efficient Zen 5 architecture

Frugal hexa-core CPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's fastest 6-core processor and is based on the brand-new Zen 5 architecture. Thanks to massively improved efficiency, the new Ryzen-9000-series processors are expected to set new standards and outperform the already super efficient Ryzen 7000 processors. In this review, we have taken a closer look at its performance compared to its in-house competition and its competitors from Intel.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Sebastian Bade, 08 Aug 2024 15:33
The path of attack (Image Source: SafeBreach)

Old is new: Windows vulnerability allows undetectable downgrade attacks

At Black Hat USA 2024, a researcher showcased a method for taking over the Windows Update Process to craft a custom system downgrade. With the system downgraded, threat actors can elevate privileges, bypass security features, and exploit previously patched vulnerabilities.
Stephen Pereyra, 08 Aug 2024 06:03
UCIe Consortium releases version 2.0 of Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (Image source: Vishnu Mohanan, Unsplash, edited)

UCIe 2.0: Advancing the open chiplet ecosystem with 3D packaging and manageability

The UCIe Consortium has released UCIe 2.0, introducing key enhancements to the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express specification. The new version adds support for standardized manageability, testability, and 3D packaging, further advancing the chipset ecosystem.
Nathan Ali, 08 Aug 2024 00:20
Once Human tech review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Once Human tech review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Open-World meets free-to-play. Once Human combines elements from various genres, much like many other games released this year. In this article, you will find out the hard requirements you can expect from the game.
Florian Glaser, 07 Aug 2024 21:15
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins in terms of efficiency, but the Zen 5 performance bump isn't as high as expected (Image source: AMD)

First AMD Ryzen 7 9700X reviews point to underwhelming performance

After the launch of Strix Point, AMD Zen 5 has made its official debut on desktop today. The first two Ryzen 9000 series processors available are the Ryzen 5 9500X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. Reviews of these CPUs are already out, and the current top-end model appears to not have lived up to expectations.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2024 17:45
Samsung Odyssey G93SC (LS49CG932SNNXZA) curved gaming monitor (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G93SC QD-OLED 240 Hz curved gaming monitor now available for less than $1,000 on Amazon once again

After having dropped to the all-time low price of $901.70 at the end of last month, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC curved gaming monitor briefly returned to its list price of $1,599.99. Now, it can be acquired once again for less than $1,000 thanks to a 39% discount, which drives the price down to $981.52.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2024 11:24
AMD's recently announced APU is heavily discounted on Amazon (image source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: Zen 4 APU with Radeon 760M drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has received a substantial price cut on Amazon. The Zen 4 APU can now be bought for just $181 on the e-commerce platform.
Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2024 04:26
AMD has finally revealed the prices of its next-gen desktop chips (image source: AMD)

AMD confirms Ryzen 9000 prices will start at $279 for Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD has officially confirmed how much its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 desktop processors will cost. The top-spec Ryzen 9 9950X retails at $649, while the entry-level Ryzen 5 9600X costs $249. You can buy the former on August 15 and the latter on August 8.
Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2024 03:48
Apple introduces 'Distraction Control' in Safari in upcoming OS updates (Image source: Apple)

Apple's Safari gains 'Distraction Control' to streamline browsing

Apple's new 'Distraction Control' feature in Safari aims to help users minimize distracting elements on webpages, allowing them to selectively hide content like sign-in prompts, cookie consent banners, and autoplay videos. While not a full-fledged ad blocker, the tool provides users with more control over their browsing experience across Apple's upcoming operating system updates.
Nathan Ali, 06 Aug 2024 22:29
AMD is working on two new graphics cards for budget PC builders (image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 7400 and RX 7300 reportedly in the works with a Navi 33 GPU

AMD is said to be working on two entry-level RDNA 3 graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7400 and Radeon RX 7300. Their exact specs are unknown, but both are said to use a Navi 33 GPU.
Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2024 22:52
One lucky gamer can win a gaming PC via Nvidia's latest giveaway (image source: GeForce on X)

Nvidia teams up with Falcon Northwest to give away RTX 4080-powered gaming PC

Nvidia has announced it is giving away one full-fledged gaming PC. It features a GeForce RTX 4080, a 1,000 Watt power supply, 32 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7-14700K
Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2024 20:57
The RX 7900 XTX may be a great GPU for gaming, but 3D rendering benchmarks tell a completely different story. (Image source: AMD)

🎙️ OpinionRadeon cards and 3D rendering jobs do not mix. Hobbyists and artists aren't amused about it

CheckMag AMD Radeon products have been fending Nvidia off rather well in recent years, providing better rasterization performance and more VRAM at a lower cost. That’s great for gamers, but what about everyone else? Update: Clarification on the state of ProRender; further information on Nvidia's 3D rendering advantage added
Alfrancis Villapando, 05 Aug 2024 20:09
Among other harsh adjustments, Intel is going to cut 15,000 jobs to improve financials. (Image source: Intel, MediaModifier, Milad Fakurian, edited)

Consumers shun Intel in Germany as CPU and motherboard sales reportedly hit bottom against AMD at one retailer

According to CPU and motherboard sales data from a German retailer shared on X, Intel is having a difficult time attracting consumers. In week 31 of 2024, AMD reportedly led Intel in both CPU and motherboard sales by a wide margin on Mindfactory with Team Red enjoying more than 80% sales volume for both processors and mainboards.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Aug 2024 16:34
Jim Keller had a brief two-year stint at Intel which ended in June 2020. (Image source: Ryan on Unsplash, Intel, edited)

Intel reportedly dismantles Jim Keller's revolutionary Royal Core project and cancels Beast Lake

Intel has reportedly canceled the upcoming Beast Lake architecture according to a new leak. According to past reports, Beast Lake had a considerable focus on single-core performance. In addition to canceling Beast Lake, the report from Moore’s Law Is Dead also claims that we may not see the entirety of the Royal Core project materialize in one architecture.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Aug 2024 11:48
The affordable compact gaming PC in all its glory (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube)

ETA Prime builds sub $250 Linux gaming PC

For just under $250, YouTuber ETA Prime has assembled a Linux-based PC that can handle some beefy PC titles at 1080p. The system was designed as a living room PC with more power than the Steam Deck while maintaining the Steam Deck’s console-style interface. With a Ryzen 5 3500 and an AMD Radeon RX590, the system is capable of some notable performance.
Stephen Pereyra, 05 Aug 2024 11:33
A new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 variant is in the pipeline (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 variant with GDDR6 VRAM reportedly in the works

Nvidia is said to be prepping a GeForce RTX 4070 variant with GDDR6 VRAM. Its specs will remain identical to that of its GDDR6X variant. There is no information about its price or launch date.
Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2024 09:26
Valve is working on a game codenamed Project White Sands (image source: Valve)

Half-Life 3 rumours reignited by entry on voice actor's resume

A voice actor accidentally revealed the codename of Valve's upcoming game, titled Project White Sands. It could be Half-Life 3 or a Half-Life:Alyx sequel, but Reddit speculates it is the former.
Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2024 07:42
Chinese manufacturer CXMT commences HBM2 memory mass production ahead of schedule (Image source: SK Hynix)

CXMT leaps ahead: Chinese firm starts HBM2 production two years early

Chinese memory maker CXMT has reportedly begun mass-producing HBM2 memory, a crucial component for AI and HPC processors. This sudden development puts CXMT ahead of schedule in the race for technological self-sufficiency. However, challenges remain as global competitors are already moving towards more advanced memory technologies.
Nathan Ali, 04 Aug 2024 23:05
Geekom XT13 Pro review: NUC mini-PC does without Meteor Lake and only gets an Intel Core i9-13900H

73% Geekom XT13 Pro review: NUC mini-PC does without Meteor Lake and only gets an Intel Core i9-13900H

Limited progress! Geekom has presented the XT13 Pro as a powerful NUC mini-PC based on an Intel Core i9-13900H. This means that Intel's Meteor Lake processors are still left out. We have analyzed how well the high-end model of the Raptor Lake H series performs against the newer processors using numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 555 g
Sebastian Bade, 04 Aug 2024 12:26
You'll need a powerful PC to play Star Wars Outlaws (image source: Ubisoft)

Star Wars Outlaws PC system requirements confirmed by Ubisoft

Ubisoft has revealed system requirements for Star Wars Outlaws. To play the game at 4K 60 FPS, you'll need a Ryzen 7 5800X3D/Core i7-12700K and a GeForce RTX 4080/Radeon RX 7900 XTX and run the game with an AI upscaler of your choice.
Anil Ganti, 02 Aug 2024 14:36
Serpent OS (Image source: Serpent OS)

The long-awaited Linux distro Serpent OS is finally here

With a focus on minimalism and performance, Serpent OS aims to help users get the most out of their hardware and streamline their workflow. The release comes four years after Ikey Doherty announced he would be working on a new Linux distro. Despite some problems in development, Serpent OS has made it to the pre-alpha stage and is now available to download. 
Stephen Pereyra, 02 Aug 2024 07:30
Nvidia launched the RTX 4080 in November 2022 at a price of $1,199. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Ally Griffin on Unsplash, edited)

Gamers to get hit with RTX 40 series price increases as Nvidia reportedly initiates massive supply cut

The RTX 40 GPUs may become harder and pricier to buy in the coming days as Nvidia has seemingly drastically reduced the supply of the Ada Lovelace cards. The supply cut is reportedly triggering a price increase from Nvidia's AIB partners like ASUS.
Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2024 15:07
System76 has confirmed that it is working on a Fedora spin with its Cosmic DE. (Image source: Fedora / System76)

System76 tips Fedora Cosmic spin for 2025 release with Fedora 42

It looks like System76's exciting new Rust-based Cosmic DE will get an official Fedora spin in the upcoming Fedora 42, potentially giving Linux users with bleeding-edge hardware an official way to try Cosmic. Fedora Linux operates on a semi-rolling release, but it is often regarded as a stable base for those looking for up-to-date software and hardware support.
Julian van der Merwe, 01 Aug 2024 01:28

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