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AMD addresses Radeon RX 9070 XT starting price rumor
31-Jan-2025, 6:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Frank Azor confirms that the Radeon RX 9070 XT will be priced below $899.
Earlier this week, a report from WccfTech suggested that AMD was contemplating price points of $899 and $749 for their Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs. In reaction to this article, AMD’s Frank Azor, their Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions and Gaming Marketing, stated that these pricing estimates were “never part of the plan.” Essentially, AMD dismissed these rumors. AMD aims to unveil their new RDNA...
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Nvidia’s newest GPU driver enables DLSS 4 in games and applications
31-Jan-2025, 6:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
With the RTX 50 series launching today, Nvidia is also rolling out exciting updates for current RTX owners.
With the launch of their RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards, Nvidia has introduced the GeForce 572.16 WHQL drivers for Windows 10/11 systems. These drivers come packed with an array of new features for Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards, such as DLSS Override support, enhancements to RTX Video Super Resolution, and more. The DLSS Override allows Nvidia GPUs to upgrade compatible games to the latest DLSS versions. This...
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Epic Games Store is offering the unique zombie survival game Undying for free to claim
30-Jan-2025, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games
The Epic Games Store is offering a new game for free download.
A week has passed since the last giveaway on the Epic Games Store, and, as expected, a new free game has been introduced. Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery has been taken off the list, making way for Undying, an innovative survival title from indie developer Vanimals. Set in a zombie-infested post-apocalyptic environment, the game puts players in the role of a mother and her child navigating this bleak world. The gameplay focuses...
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Fanatical's newest bundle offers major discounts on 18 games ahead of Steam Spring Sale
30-Jan-2025, 7:30 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals
Fanatical has recently introduced a new gaming bundle showcasing a collection of intense and challenging titles from various genres.
The Spring Sale marks the first significant Steam sale of the year, and gamers are eagerly anticipating its arrival. It is set to begin during the second week of March, offering substantial savings on popular games. However, if you can’t wait for the sale to begin and want to explore some games now, consider the Ruthless Bundle from Fanatical, which provides a large selection of games at an affordable price. With three different pricing options, Fanatical's Build Your Own Ruthless Bundle...
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Save up to 90% on EA games during Steam's Lunar New Year Sale
29-Jan-2025, 6:30 am manhkbrady Hot Deals
Whether you're a casual or hardcore gamer, there's something for everyone.
The Steam Lunar New Year 2025 Sale has just begun, showcasing a range of Electronic Arts games at significant discounts. If you're looking to grow your collection of EA titles, now is an excellent time to do so. Below are some standout deals, along with the full list of offers. As anticipated in an EA sale, there are substantial savings to be had. Even if you're on a tight budget, there are fantastic games available. For example,...
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ASUS Q-release Slim mechanism causes physical damage to the PCIe pins of GPUs
27-Jan-2025, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
One of the new features on ASUS 800 Series motherboards has been reported to cause physical damage to other components in the system.
In recent years, motherboard makers have been working to simplify the PC building process. ASUS has been rolling out Q-series features on their motherboards, aimed at making assembly quicker (hence the Q) and more straightforward. However, the introduction of ASUS’ new PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim feature has gotten the company into some trouble. The concept behind ASUS’ PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim feature is straightforward. It aims to simplify the removal of graphics cards from motherboards by eliminating the need for retention...
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Seagate breaks records with massive 36 TB HDD
27-Jan-2025, 6:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Not stopping at 36 TB, Seagate has even bigger plans with a 60 TB hard drive set to debut soon.
The race for hard drive capacity is heating up as Seagate has shattered the record for the world's largest HDD with its new 36 TB Exos M model. The company has also revealed plans to launch a 60 TB hard drive in the near future. Just one month after introducing a 32 TB hard drive, Seagate has once again impressed the industry with the Exos M 36 TB, which is now the largest-capacity HDD on the market....
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Nvidia may be developing a 96GB VRAM graphics card, likely not for gamers
24-Jan-2025, 9:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News
The highest-end workstation card in the Blackwell line could potentially include 96GB of RAM.
The RTX 50 series from Nvidia is set to launch at the end of this month, beginning with the RTX 5090 and 5080 models. While the RTX 5080 retains the same 16GB memory as its earlier version, it upgrades to GDDR7, whereas the new top-tier model boasts an impressive 32GB of VRAM, sufficient for both gaming and professional tasks.  Recently, the topic of VRAM has gained traction, especially as...
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Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery is available to claim for free on the Epic Games Store
24-Jan-2025, 5:00 am manhkbrady Free Games
A new free game is now available on the Epic Games Store.
The Epic Games Store has introduced another free offer for PC gamers. The previous giveaway of Escape Academy has now been replaced by the game Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery. This particular title has not been available on the Epic Games Store before. As is customary, you have a week to secure it for your library permanently. The new free game from the Epic Games Store was released in 2021 and has...
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AMD confirms Radeon RX 9000 graphics cards to launch in March
23-Jan-2025, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
The RX 9000 series consists of four different models, including the RX 9070 XT, RX 9070, RX 9060, and RX 9050, which were first unveiled at CES 2025.
AMD has officially announced that its new Radeon RX 9000-series graphics cards will debut in March, sparking anticipation within the tech community. This announcement was made by David McAfee, Vice President and General Manager of Ryzen CPU and Radeon Graphics, through a post on the social media platform X. According to McAfee, the hardware and software for the Radeon 9000-series are nearly finalized and ready for their official release. The RX 9000 lineup includes four models:...
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Intel's Nova Lake processor unveiled
23-Jan-2025, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Nova Lake, anticipated to succeed Intel's Arrow Lake processor series, is projected to launch between 2026 and 2027.
On January 21, the account @x86deadandback on the X platform revealed that traces of Intel's next-generation Nova Lake CPUs have appeared in shipping lists, indicating steady progress in its development. Intel has provided minimal information about Nova Lake, but it is anticipated to launch in 2026. It is believed that Nova Lake will take the place of Panther Lake for mobile platforms and Arrow Lake for desktop options (assuming there isn't a subsequent desktop launch after...
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Nvidia RTX Titan Blackwell revealed – 800W GPU prototype unveiled
22-Jan-2025, 7:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
800W Nvidia Blackwell GPU prototype surfaces – could this be the TITAN Blackwell?
An image claiming to depict an 800W Nvidia GPU prototype has surfaced, indicating that Nvidia is working on a more advanced GPU than its latest RTX 5090. This new GPU might be a RTX 5090 Ti or a prototype of the RTX TITAN Blackwell, and its specs are quite remarkable. At CES 2025, Nvidia showcased the complete features of their RTX Blackwell architecture. When we examined these specifications against those of Nvidia’s RTX 5090, it became...
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RTX 5090 shows only marginal performance improvements over RTX 4090
22-Jan-2025, 2:30 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
RTX 5090 delivers only moderate performance gains compared to the RTX 4090, despite being equipped with significant hardware upgrades.
According to TechSpot, although Nvidia’s RTX 50 series graphics cards have yet to be officially released, early performance benchmarks for the RTX 5090 suggest only modest improvements over its predecessor, the RTX 4090. Results from Geekbench 5 show that the RTX 5090 scored 367,740 points in the OpenCL test, marking a 15% increase over the RTX 4090. In the Vulkan test, the card scored 359,742 points, 37% higher than the RTX...
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DLSS Frame Generation may be extended to RTX 30 series graphics cards
21-Jan-2025, 9:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Nvidia's updates to DLSS Frame Generation might enable the technology to function with RTX 30 series graphics cards.
Due to enhancements in DLSS 4, Nvidia has revamped its DLSS Frame Generation technology. This updated AI model operates 40% faster, consumes 30% less memory, and has discontinued the need for the RTX 40 series' hardware optical flow accelerator. Therefore, Nvidia could potentially enable DLSS Frame Generation on RTX 30 series GPUs. Initially, DLSS Frame Generation relied on specific hardware features found only in Nvidia's RTX 40 series GPUs. However, with the new...
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Steam launches its first major sale of the year with Real-Time Strategy Fest
21-Jan-2025, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals
For fans of action RTS, city-building simulations, and tower defense games - be sure to check out these discounts, which are available until January 27!
Valve kicks off the week with an event designed for strategy game fans. The Real-Time Strategy festival on Steam includes discounts on some of the finest titles in the genre. Continue reading to discover the highlights, and don’t forget to finalize your purchases before the sale concludes on January 27, 2025. This Real-Time Strategy Festival marks Steam’s initial significant themed sale of the year, presenting gamers a chance to enhance their strategy game collections at notably lower prices while also trying...
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Nvidia unveils the key ingredient behind its DLSS technology
20-Jan-2025, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
For six years, Nvidia has consistently enhanced its DLSS technology by utilizing a supercomputer equipped with thousands of GPUs.
At Editors Day at CES 2025, Nvidia disclosed one of the factors contributing to the success of its DLSS AI upscaling technology: an enormous supercomputer. This supercomputer is the essential component behind DLSS, the most sophisticated AI upscaling technology for PCs. With the introduction of DLSS 4, Nvidia transitioned to a new transformer-based AI model, moving away from Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). This change allows the new AI model to contain...
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AMD launches the cheapest CPU in the Ryzen 7000 series
20-Jan-2025, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
AMD has thrilled gamers by unveiling its most affordable CPU yet.
The company has just added a new budget-friendly processor to its product lineup, the Ryzen 5 7400F. This is considered the cheapest CPU in the Ryzen 7000 series and promises to be an attractive choice for PC gamers looking to save money. The Ryzen 5 7400F features a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock speed of up to 4.7 GHz, a TDP of 65W, and 32 MB of L3 cache. While it’s not the most powerful...
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Nintendo officially reveals the Switch 2 console, featuring improved Joy-Cons and optical sensors
17-Jan-2025, 8:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Nintendo announces the Switch 2, with a new Direct showcase scheduled for April.
In an unexpected announcement, Nintendo a few hours ago has showcased its upcoming console for the first time. As many had anticipated, it will serve as a direct successor to the Switch, which offered both handheld and docked play options for users based on their preferences. The new version is simply called the Nintendo Switch 2. Details regarding the release date and pricing have yet to be disclosed. The majority of the video focuses on the design and...
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Escape room adventure Escape Academy is available for free on the Epic Games Store
17-Jan-2025, 8:00 am manhkbrady Free Games
The Epic Games Store's free game section has been updated, offering a highly-rated title this week.
The Epic Games Store is once again offering a free game as part of its ongoing weekly giveaway. This week's promotion is replacing last week’s offering of Turmoil with Escape Academy, an interactive escape room game featuring both solo and multiplayer options. If you've been keeping track of the store's giveaways, you may already have this title in your library from a prior promotion. Created by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy invites you...
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Unreleased Nvidia TITAN RTX components displayed at CES
16-Jan-2025, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
A YouTuber discovered unreleased RTX TITAN GPU heatsink parts at CES 2025.
During CES 2025, YouTuber “Toro Tocho Reviews” found components belonging to Nvidia’s upcoming RTX TITAN GPU. According to the video below, this GPU was designed to occupy 4 PCIe slots and would have the same color scheme as the RTX 40 series graphics cards. A company reportedly hired to produce the cooler unintentionally showcased the unreleased TITAN RTX cooler frame. Creating such an accurate mockup without precise measurements would be nearly impossible, making its CES appearance...
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