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An Australian retailer has denied a buyer’s request to replace a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM kit. Despite qualifying for warranty coverage, Umart is only willing to issue a refund for the original purchase. Skyrocketing memory prices have made stores hesitate to agree to costly substitutes.

Zenclora 2.0 "Ardenweald" is now out with Zen Package Manager (ZPM) replacing Zenclora Commands, while Zenclora Fetch can display version codenames. Additionally, the desktop is now providing a better user experience. This update also sports new kernel-level optimizations, automatic Nvidia driver setup, and more.

Microsoft is testing a Copilot update for Windows Insiders that opens web links inside the app alongside chats, allowing users to browse and analyze pages without leaving the conversation.

Project Helix has been Microsoft's scheme to merge consoles and Windows PCs since 2016. Even before the Magnus-based hybrid began development, the company set these plans into motion. A 2016 Kotaku report hinted that the new Xbox console would be more upgradeable and support cross-platform games.

An attractive Newegg bundle packs the vaunted AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU, Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard, and a whopping 32 GB of DDR5 RAM for just $1,225, indicating a massive $437 or 26% discount.

A new analysis illustrates how some PC gamers lost patience with Sony’s cross-platform approach. More recent PlayStation exclusives also drew less interest than earlier ports. With disappointing sales, Sony may now permanently confine single-player PS5 games to its console.

The Steam Controller's stacked feature set make it ideal not only for PC games, but also console and emulation play.

Project Helix may have more in common with the Steam Machine than the PS6. A popular industry consultant argues that to top Valve’s system, the new Xbox console must target more than PC gamers. Xbox exclusive games would provide platform-specific alternatives to the massive Steam library.

The Linux From Scratch 13.0 guide for a build-it-yourself distro is back with over 100 commits since the previous stable version. In addition to the 6.18.10 kernel, it also comes with a list of no less than 36 updated packages, including glibc, openssl, vim, Python, and zlib.

Apple has decided to remove the 512 GB RAM option for the Mac Studio, with the machine now topping out at a "paltry" 256 GB. Pricing has also gone up, with the company now charging an additional $400 for the 256 GB upgrade.

Gamers may have to form their own opinions about whether Marathon was worth the wait. Although not mandatory, Bungie has asked websites to postpone reviews, leaving Metacritic blank. Naysayers think the unremarkable Marathon Steam player count reflects a lack of confidence in the shooter.

After a long wait, a highly anticipated roguelike deckbuilder has finally launched in early access on Steam, and the early player numbers are extremely impressive.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Lenovo's official store, the capable ThinkCentre Neo Ultra Gen 2 Tiny mini PC is now available with a major 42% discount. The mini PC comes equipped with desktop-class internals, including a GeForce RTX 5060 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 5 235 CPU.

Even though fewer PS5 exclusive games may debut on Steam, Sony wants PC gamers to buy its accessories. PlayStation now sells a DualSense PC bundle that includes the PS5 controller and USB-C cable. Capabilities like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers often require third-party apps.

Per a job listing, Electronic Arts is working on bringing Javelin anti-cheat to Steam Deck, Linux, and ARM. Noteworthy games using EA's Javelin anti-cheat include recent Battlefield, EA Sports, Madden NFL, and F1 series releases. FIFA 23 and Skate also use Javelin.

Today's refresh of the Arch-based minimalist distro known as PrismLinux is labeled 2026.03.05 and comes with enough changes to make it a major update. The list includes a full migration to Electrobun, installer improvements, and system enhancements, as well as significant backend upgrades.

A new leak says Nvidia is working on a new RTX 5050 variant. It will use GDDR7 VRAM and offer a minor increase in VRAM.

Newegg's latest combo bundle can help you save big on two key components: a mid-range GPU from Nvidia and 64GB of DDR5 RAM. You'll also get a free 1TB SSD and a game key for Resident Evil Requiem.

PC users had become accustomed to single-player PS5 exclusive games eventually making it to Steam. However, that appears to be no longer the case, according to a new Bloomberg report. Jason Schreier suggests that disappointing sales and the new Xbox console are both factors.

Aeon 20260302 brings this distro "for lazy developers" one step further, although there's no major change compared to last month's update. However, this project from Germany deserves some attention, and this update is the perfect opportunity to push it into the spotlight.

Capcom acknowledges that PC sales makes up "approximately" 50 percent of its game sales and has removed Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake on Steam due to it causing performance issues. Additionally, Capcom discusses plans for its other franchises and outlines RE Engine improvements.

With the snapshot labeled 2026.03, Origami Linux is finally out of beta. This project, built on Fedora 43 and the CachyOS 6.19.3 kernel, offers a cutting-edge, rolling release approach, making it "rock-solid, incredibly fast, and ready for everyone". Origami Linux 2026.03 comes with the Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment.

Fans of Leon Kennedy may soon have more objectives to complete in Resident Evil Requiem DLC. A reliable leaker has heard that the federal agent will headline new content in 2026. An alternative way to play is also possible, with gamers hoping that the mercenaries mode returns.

Nvidia released the 595.71 Game Ready Drivers to fix issues caused by the previous release of 595.59. While the new driver addresses some of the major issues, it does bring some other new limitations.

Huion has officially released the new Kamvas 22 Gen 3, rounding out its line-up of pen displays for digital artists, animators, and designers. The Kamvas 22 Gen 3 boasts a number of upgrades over the older Kamvas 22 series, including Pen Tech 4.0, a high refresh rate, a fully laminated display, and high colour accuracy.

A Redditor on r/pcmasterrace says a $100 Amazon return pallet yielded 40 sealed 16GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-5600 RAM sticks, a haul valued at roughly $8,000 to $10,000 based on current retail pricing.

The sub-$500 PC segment could disappear by 2028 due to surging DRAM and SSD prices. Gartner estimates that memory will account for 23% of the total bill of materials by 2026, which could make entry-level laptops increasingly unviable.

Designed specifically for latency-sensitive titles like osu! and Geometry Dash, the Sayodevice O3C mini features three magnetic Hall-effect keys with a customizable actuation point of just 0.05 mm. The keypad also includes a built-in IPS display, a rotary encoder, and hot-swappable switches, currently retailing for under $30 on AliExpress.

Nvidia recently released a new Game Ready driver version 595.71 to address the issues spotted in version 595.59, but it seems like Resident Evil Requiem players are still facing several issues.

Loaded with the long-term support kernel labeled 6.12.74, MocaccinoOS 26.03 also includes Mesa 25.3.5, out-of-the-box support for RTW89, documentation improvements, including the MocaccinoOS manual now shipping with each ISO, and more. The ISO files available come with KDE, MATE, XFCE, and GNOME, as well as a minimal version.

Oreon, the live Linux distro based on AlmaLinux and born in the USA, is back with a new update. While keeping the decade-long support pledge and the custom-themed GNOME desktop, it moves from XFS to Btrfs and replaces the Anaconda installer with Centrio. Version 2603 also sports updated branding and logos, automatic Nvidia driver setup, and more.

Lenovo introduces a concept device for a multi-function AI-powered desktop projector.

Lenovo is back with another mechanical keyboard, and this time it has partnered with Angry Miao. The Yoga Creative Keyboard AngryMiao Edition is based on the Angry Miao ATM 98 keyboard, but also incorporates some features designed specifically for Yoga devices.

More than 5 years after its release, the list of PS5 exclusives remains brief. A comparison with the Switch 2 and Xbox consoles highlights which companies value cross-platform games. PlayStation exclusivity may gain a slight boost if Sony stops porting single-player titles to PCs, as rumored.

Resident Evil Requiem was released yesterday, on February 27, and to celebrate the launch, Nvidia has decided to host a special giveaway featuring the flagship GPU of the RTX 50-series.

We now know that the upcoming Intel Bartlett Lake-S family will not witness a launch for consumers. However, the top-end Core 9 273PQE has somehow managed to find itself inside a Z790 board, despite not being able to boot.

Moore's Law Is Dead has, for the first time, revealed renders of AMD Zen 7 "Grimlock Ridge" desktop CPUs. The Zen 7 Grimlock Ridge desktop CPUs will allegedly bring up to 32 cores, courtesy of 16-core CCDs. AMD will reportedly also offer a mainstream 8-core Zen 7 CPU called "Grimlock Silverlake".

Dell and Asus have announced new mini PCs intended for use with Windows 365. These systems will not power themselves, but will simply allow users to operate Windows running in the cloud.

Advertised as an operating system "that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics," Bluestar Linux has just been updated to version 6.18.9. Its highlights include LibreOffice 26.2.1, the 6.18.13 kernel, the Nvidia driver with version number 590.48.01, Firefox 148, Chromium 145.0.7632.116, and more.

Thanks to an ongoing combo offer on Newegg, folks on the hunt for a high-capacity SSD and a gaming GPU can now save a whopping $635 on the RTX 5070 Shadow and WD SN850X 8 TB combo. Considering the ongoing insanity surrounding hardware prices, the aforementioned deal is definitely quite lucrative.

According to Nvidia, GPU supply is more than likely to remain "tight" for the next few quarters, with no clear indication of when - if at all - the situation returns to normal.

Qualcomm will not announce Windows gaming handheld updates at GDC 2026 and won’t offer hands-on benchmarking of recent Snapdragon X updates at the event.

Resident Evil Requiem quickly set a new standard for survival horror popularity on Steam. Soon after going live on its release date, RE9 skyrocketed past the record set by the Resident Evil 4 remake. Strong pre-order sales and reviews have contributed to a peak Steam player count of over 250K.

Keychron has introduced a new mechanical keyboard called the V10 Ultra. This one uses a 75% Alice layout and it can last up to 660 hours after a full charge.

One website is taking shortcuts to capitalize on the Resident Evil Requiem hype. Readers noticed that a review for the survival horror game posted on Metacritic had obvious signs of generative AI. The aggregator has removed the article and pledged to ban sites relying on AI writing.

Path of Exile’s newest 3.28 update has been shown off in detail. It introduces a new Mirage league mechanic, new uniques, a new Ascendancy class and a bunch of changes for the endgame.

Insider Jason Schreier has heard that Sony might revert to more strict PlayStation exclusivity. Gamers previously had some assurance that first-party PS5 games would eventually land on PCs. Steam sales may not be lucrative enough to bring console titles like Marvel’s Wolverine to the marketplace.

Although based on Debian's unstable branch, Clonezilla Live 3.3.1-35 is available as a stable version. Its highlights include the 6.18.9 kernel, Partclone 0.3.45, improved BitLocker support, makeboot64.cmd instead of makeboot64.bat, as well as several other improvements, fixes, and tweaks.