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Shocking prices have turned up for AIB partner variants of both the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3050. The top-end RTX 3090 Ti was spotted via a Swiss comparison site listed at prices equivalent to US$3,500 and upwards. The entry-level RTX 3050 turned up in an Amazon Japan listing for well over its United States MSRP of US$249.

The AMD Ryzen 7 4700, Ryzen 5 4600 and Ryzen 3 4300 are said to be in the works, according to a new leak from BiliBili. All three desktop processors will be based on the Renoir-X architecture, have their iGPUs disabled and have a TDP of 65W.

Two separate reports online state that Nvidia has asked AIB partners to halt GeForce RTX 3090 Ti production due to problems related to the hardware and BIOS. Nvidia is yet to announce the graphics card officially and is expected to do so sometime in January 2022.

his would be the third version for the RTX 3060 Ti model. It appears to be based on the GA103 GPU also powering the RTX 3080 Ti laptop variants and rumor has it that its specs are identical to the current GA104-based version, but it might be fabricated on Samsung's improved nodes, so we could actually see decent supplies and lower prices.

The launch of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB remains on the cards after months of delays. The RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB may be even less of an upgrade from the RTX 3070 Ti than the RTX 3080 12 GB is from the original RTX 3080, though.

PowerColor has released the Radeon RX 6500 XT ITX, a graphics card intended for Mini-ITX systems. The Radeon RX 6500 XT ITX has a 90 mm fan and measures just 165 mm across. AMD based the Radeon RX 6500 XT on a Navi 24 GPU with 1,024 Stream Processors.

The partnership between TSMC and Intel is solidified through the transformation of the Fab 12 P8 / P9 center in Baoshan into a fully fledged production site with an independent team serving Intel. TSMC thus ensures that the Intel and Apple production lines stay separate and designs remain confidential.

Sharkoon's latest case, namely the TG4M RGB, features a tempered glass side panel, an air-permeable mesh front panel, four preinstalled RGB LED fans, an addressable RGB controller, and enough room for most users. The manufacturer's suggested price for this ATX case is 74.90 Euros (roughly US$86).

A new rumour online states that it will be a tad easier to get your hands on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 on January 27. Nvidia seems to have a large batch at its disposal to keep up with launch day demand.

While chip shortages should gradually ease each quarter this year, laptop integrators are currently unable to secure enough PCIe 3.0 SSD controllers and possibly certain Intel Alder Lake processors. Smartphone integrators, on the other hand, are still confronting with low supplies for 4G SoCs, OLED DDIC / Touch IC, PMIC and A+G sensors.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl has officially been delayed to December 8, 2022. Initially, it was slated for an April 28 release on PC/Xbox as a day-one Game Pass title.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is here after months of leaks and rumours. Initial benchmarks show that the RTX 3080 12 GB offers better gaming performance than the RTX 3080, almost to the extent that it matches the RTX 3080 Ti. However, the increased performance comes at significant temperature and power costs.

DLDSR provides image quality comparable to 4K resolution while maintaining native resolution performance. It remains an Nvidia-exclusive feature as it requires the AI-powered Tensor cores found only on RTX cards.

Described as "the ultimate comfy gaming chair users won't want to leave," AndaSeat's Phantom 3 comes in white, black, gray, or pink and features an easy-to-assemble yet durable design, reactive rocking, up to 160° recline, and comes with lumbar and neck pillows included. The price tag reads US$299.99.

With no less than four color options (gray, red, orange, and blue), the Sharkoon SKILLER SGS20 comes with two cover choices, namely synthetic leather and fabric. It has a load capacity of 120 kilograms (265 pounds) and is available for sale at a manufacturer's suggested price of 219 Euros (roughly US$248).

Developed by researchers from the Lancaster University in UK, UltraRAM is almost ready for mass production and could soon offer a unified solution that acts as RAM and storage. The technology relies on compound semiconductors that are usually used for photonic arrays like LEDs and lasers.

Anyone with a PC/console and an internet connection can now play PUBG: Battlegrounds. However, some features such as ranked matchmaking are locked behind the US$12.99 Battlegrounds Plus upgrade.

NVIDIA has dropped the RTX 3080 12 GB, an RTX 3080 that brings more RAM, CUDA cores and a wider memory interface. For some reason, NVIDIA has not confirmed how much the card should cost. Also, it decided against releasing press drivers, preventing anyone from releasing day one content.

A cleverly reworked clip from The Simpsons has predicted that the price tag for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti could eventually hit US$5,000, especially if it gets in the hands of scalpers or unscrupulous retailers. The MSRP for the RTX 3090 Ti has not yet been revealed but is widely expected to be over US$2,000.

The RTX 3080 12 GB has appeared out of nowhere, with pre-orders set to begin today. Reputedly, NVIDIA's review embargo will lift simultaneously, but without the company published any drivers for the graphics card. However, a few retailers have forgotten to adhere to NVIDIA's sales embargo.

Engineering samples (ES) of AMD Ryzen 7000 Raphael are already being tested in the wild if a recent entry discovered in the MilkyWay@home project is anything to go by. The listing does not reveal the clocks but does confirm an 8C/16T and a 16C/32T part both with 1 MB of L2 cache per core, which is double of what Zen 3 currently offers.

The integrated light isn't very bright and so it serves as a more supplementary role. Video quality is otherwise bright and clear with the handy built-in tripod connector and 6 ft USB cable.

The quad-core mini PC comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro and can support up to three displays simultaneously. The manufacturer expects the NucBox 4 to begin shipping this month.

The PN64 can be equipped with Alder Lake-P processors up to an i7-1280P or Alder Lake-H ones up to an i7-12700H coupled with DDR5-4800 RAM. No Ryzen 6000 processors for the AMD models this year, but the Ryzen 5000H APUs should still make for a decent upgrade over last year's Lucienne Ryzen 5000U options.

The ESA has announced that this year's E3 will not be held in person in Los Angeles, US, because the country is still fighting COVID-19 and its variants. E3 2021 took place as a virtual-only event and E3 2022 is likely to follow suit. However, the ESA has not officially confirmed that E3 2022 will be held online.

Nvidia offered a sneak peek at the upcoming RTX 3090 Ti during its CES 2022 keynote. The company offered only a few TFLOPs numbers and did not delve into the actual specifications. However, much of the information about the RTX 3090 Ti have already leaked before except the actual base and boost clocks of the GA102-350 GPU.

Corsair has presented the new One i300 gaming PC with Alder Lake processors and new RTX 30 series GPUs. The Corsair One i300 is available with either an RTX 3080 or RTX 3080 Ti, plus up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD. The revised Corsair One i300 starts at US$3,999.99 and features a liquid cooling system.

Lenovo has unveiled a brand new series of desktop computers for medium to small businesses. The ThinkCentre neo 70t, neo 50s, and neo 30a 24 all-in-one computers are powered by 12th gen Intel Core processors. The neo 70t can also be equipped with an RTX 3060 Ti.

Lenovo has introduced its latest Legion gaming mice. The new peripherals come in wired and wireless options, the second of which has been equipped with lightweight, comfort-focused builds and ultra-high DPIs. The M300s and M600s also features RGB, used to illuminate their familiar branding.

The 27-inch Lenovo Q27h-20 is a high-end edgeless 27-inch QHD monitor with a stylish design, Eyesafe-certified low blue light technology, as well as an integrated USB-C one-cable docking solution that provides up to 90 W of charging power. It will hit the US market in May with a starting price of US$349.99.

The third-generation ThinkVision P27h and P27q professional monitors come with modular flexibility, digital wellness, and sustainability in mind. Both feature a 4-side near edgeless bezel design, QHD resolution, and a one-cable docking solution. They will be available in July, starting at US$499.

The entry-level gaming monitors Lenovo G27qe-20 and G24qe-20 come with a 1 ms MPRT response time, 100 Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync and Lenovo Artery support, and more. Both are certified by Eyesafe to provide a superior viewing experience without eye strain or color distortion. They will hit the market in March, starting at US$259.99.

The AMD FreeSync Premium-compatible Lenovo Legion Y25-30 is a 3-side NearEdgeless IPS gaming monitor with a smart variable refresh rate of up to 240 Hz, 1 ms response time (0.5 ms moving picture response time), integrated stereo speakers, a USB hub, and more. It will launch in May, starting at US$339.99.

An Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition board has been listed on eBay for more than four times its MSRP of US$1,499. In what could be perceived as another insult to gamers hunting for an Ampere card at close to MSRP, a used mining rig featuring six RTX 30-series cards has been listed for the princely sum of US$16,000.

Epic Games is offering Tomb Raider GOTY, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration and the Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for free on PC. The Tomb Raider Trilogy should run well on most systems, but the promotion ends soon.

At CES 2022, AMD showed off its first 3D V-cache enabled chip, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, targeted at gamers with performance that rivals that of the Ryzen 9 5900X and the Core i9-12900K. AMD CEO Lisa Su also offered the first sneak peek at Zen 4 and Socket AM5 that are slated for a 2H 2022 release

At just 210 x 203 x 62.2 mm, the GeForce RTX 3080-powered mini PC is almost 70 percent smaller than the Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC that's meant for desktop form factors.

Acer has revealed the Predator Orion 5000 and the Orion 3000 gaming desktops for high-end and mid-range gaming markets. Orion 5000 desktop is the more expensive of the two with a 12th gen Intel Core i7 processor and an RTX 3080 GPU, while the cheaper Orion 3000 packs an RTX 3070.

HP has now brought its Victus gaming sub-brand to the desktop with the Victus by HP 15L PC. Victus by HP 15L aims to further enhance mainstream gaming by offering a choice of the latest Intel 12th gen Alder Lake processors or AMD Ryzen 7 5000G APUs along with GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU options.

The HP Envy Desktop is now official with Intel Alder Lake processors, Nvidia Ampere/AMD RDNA2 graphics cards, up to 128GB RAM, 3TB storage, and more. It will be available for purchase in spring 2022 for an unspecified price.

The HP Omen 45L will be available in select regions starting January 5. One can configure it with up to an Intel Core i9-12900K, GeForce RTX 3090, 1TB NVMe SSD, and an 800W power supply. Prices start at US$1,899 for the entry-level variant.

The affordable HP Omen 25L gaming desktop is configurable with 12th-generation Intel Alder Lake/AMD Ryzen 5000G processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti/AMD Radeon RX 6700XT graphics cards. Its price and availability will be revealed at a later date

AMD has taken the covers off its entry-level offerings, the Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400. Both graphics cards use a Navi 24 GPU and feature 4GB of GDDR6 video memory. The Radeon 6500 XT will cost US$199 and be purchasable in the United States on January 19.

Dell has unveiled its newest high-end gaming monitor at CES 2022. The Alienware 34 QD OLED has a 175Hz QHD panel, 1800R curvature, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and more. Its price will be announced once its launch date approaches in late March 2022.

Sharkoon's latest headsets come with different treats for gaming fans, so while the first one sports stylish 3D-like RGB illumination, the second comes with a subtle black design that features modular cables and a detachable microphone. Their suggested prices are 31.90 Euros (RUSH ER40) and 49.90 Euros (B2).

Scheduled to hit the market later this year alongside the existing Gold P31 and Gold S31 series, the Platinum P41 will be the first Gen 4.0 SSD with a 176-NAND layer by SK hynix. Designed to fulfill the needs of gamers and content creators, it will be available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions.

A real-world image of the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has turned up, confirming the top-end card’s existence. The RTX 3090 Ti is expected to offer 1,008 GB/s bandwidth and a peak clock rate of 1,860 MHz. While the MSRP of the RTX 3090 Ti has not yet been revealed, it could end up going for close to US$4,000 when third-party resellers get hold of it.

The so-called Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has looked incredibly strong in a theoretical comparison video with the Lovelace GPU demolishing the RTX 3090 and AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. The RTX 4090 hits an estimated 400 FPS average rate in Doom Eternal at 4K ultra settings and even manages to top 100 FPS in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

A YouTuber has already managed to buy a retail unit of the unannounced Intel Core i5-12400 CPU. Upon benchmarking, the Cinebench score of the retail Core i5-12400 came out slightly lower than the Core 15-12600K. As for temps, with only the stock cooler, the chip shot up to 81°C (177.8°F).