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Intel loses desktop CPU market share to AMD

11-Nov-2024, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Has AMD 'dethroned' Intel as its desktop CPU market share soars to nearly 30%?

The CPU market is witnessing a dramatic shift as AMD gradually closes the gap with Intel, even posing a potential threat to this long-standing industry leader. The latest report shows that AMD captured nearly 30% of the desktop CPU market share in Q3 2024, marking substantial growth compared to the same period last year. Intel’s 13th and 14th generation Raptor Lake CPUs have received continuous complaints from users regarding stability issues, which is seen as the primary reason driving many...

Intel might unveil the ARC Battlemage ahead of CES 2025

08-Nov-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel is set to launch its next-gen Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs next month, aiming to compete in the mid-range segment against NVIDIA and AMD.

Anticipated launches of GPUs are set to dominate early 2025. AMD, Intel, and Nvidia are all expected to unveil new graphics cards, marking a significant shift in the GPU landscape. Reports suggest that Intel might showcase their ARC Battlemage GPUs before CES 2025, positioning their announcement ahead of those from AMD and Nvidia. Golden Pig Upgrade, a trusted source in hardware rumors, has indicated that gamers can anticipate “remarkable performance” from Battlemage as early as next...

The Epic Games Store is offering a new free game, but only for a limited time

08-Nov-2024, 7:00 am manhkbrady Free Games

The Epic Games Store is now providing a new free game that you can keep permanently, along with a new bundle for a popular battle royale hero shooter.

The Epic Games Store, a digital platform for video game distribution created and operated by Epic Games, offers a carefully curated selection of games for PC and Mac, often featuring exclusive titles and significant discounts. It's Friday once more, and the Epic Games Store has launched a new giveaway for PC gamers right on cue. This latest promotion replaces last week's dual giveaway that included Ghostwire: Tokyo and Witch It. This time, the store is offering a copy...

Steam rolls out built-in game recording feature

07-Nov-2024, 6:00 am manhkbrady News

Steam has just received another major feature update, now including options to capture and share gameplay footage.

Valve introduced Steam Game Recording a few months ago as an alternative to traditional game capture software or applications from graphics companies like AMD and Nvidia. Today, this feature transitions out of beta and becomes available for all Steam games, allowing users to create and share gameplay footage that runs in the background so you don’t miss anything important. You can now easily record your gameplay on PC directly through Steam. By default, recordings are saved to...

NVIDIA graphics card users urged to update driver immediately

07-Nov-2024, 5:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA GeForce users need to update their GPU drivers as 8 high-risk vulnerabilities have been discovered.

Nvidia has alerted owners of all its graphics card series, including GeForce, RTX, Quadro, NVS, and Tesla, about significant driver security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are detailed in a recently published security bulletin that identifies eight driver flaws, all rated with “High” severity. If you possess an Nvidia GPU, it is crucial to update your drivers without delay. Some of these vulnerabilities affect both Windows and Linux operating systems, which means that Linux users also need to perform...

ASUS WRX90 motherboard manual suggests the possibility of 3D V-Cache support for Threadripper CPUs

06-Nov-2024, 10:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD’s Zen 5 Threadripper CPUs may soon be enhanced with 3D V-Cache.

According to information about ASUS’ Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard, AMD might be planning to introduce their 3D V-Cache technology to their Ryzen Threadripper CPU series. This advancement could be significant for AMD’s workstation CPU offerings, as many types of workloads would benefit from increased cache. While AMD’s Ryzen X3D processors often promote 3D V-Cache as a gaming-related enhancement, this technology has applications beyond gaming. In 2021, AMD launched their initial V-Cache equipped EPYC CPUs,...

Humble Choice for November 2024 has arrived! Grab Warhammer Darktide, Persona 4 Golden, and other great titles.

06-Nov-2024, 3:37 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

The games included in the November 2024 Humble Choice Bundle have been announced, with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide standing out as one of the featured titles.

While Humble Bundle frequently releases specific bundles, it also provides a subscription service known as Humble Choice. This service grants subscribers access to a solid selection of games at an affordable price, with a fresh batch of titles available each month. With the arrival of November, there's now an updated roster of games for Humble Choice members to claim at no extra cost. Currently, Humble Choice has a lineup of eight games available. The total value...

Fanatical's latest bundle offers 15 games at a discounted price

05-Nov-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Supreme Collection lets you craft your very own bespoke bundle, filled with a bunch of amazing games.

Fanatical has launched a Build Your Own Supreme Collection for Winter 2024, featuring a variety of exciting games! If you’ve been considering enhancing your game library, you should explore this new Supreme Collection bundle from Fanatical. This is a customizable bundle that allows you to choose from a selection of 15 games that will keep you entertained for an extended period. Since it’s a build-your-own bundle, the total cost is determined by how many games you decide to...

PS5 Pro unveils powerful specs ahead of release

05-Nov-2024, 7:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

The PS5 Pro is reportedly set to include a few surprises upon its release this week.

The PS5 Pro is on its way and will be available soon. Sony has already revealed its $700 price point, with its release scheduled for November 7. But despite that, unboxing images and specifications of the PS5 Pro have unexpectedly surfaced on social media. Accordingly, user @brunno_fast on social media platform X shared an unboxing video of the PS5 Pro along with a detailed specification sheet. Since this information comes from a user on X, it...

AMD has launched a new beta driver that includes support for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

04-Nov-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Bioware has released Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and AMD has introduced a new driver to provide day-one patches and optimizations for players.

AMD Radeon has introduced a new AMD Software Preview Driver specifically designed for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest RPG from Bioware. This driver enhances the performance of AMD Radeon GPUs while playing this game. Unfortunately, AMD has not provided any details regarding the expected performance improvements for users with AMD GPUs after this driver update. Today we are releasing an AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition preview driver with new game support for Dragon Age™:...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to feature AMD's next-gen AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling

04-Nov-2024, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 might be the first game to feature AMD's next-generation FSR (likely FSR 4), which will utilize AI for the first time.

AMD is currently concentrating on the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, which is expected to be the fastest desktop processor for gaming in the near future. However, it seems that this is not the only area where the red team is active, as representatives are already discussing the introduction of a new version of FSR for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. In a recent video, AMD's Chief Engineer Huynh emphasized the company's dedication to improving gamers' experiences...

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D officially announced: release date, price, and specifications revealed

01-Nov-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD crowns the Ryzen 7 9800X3D a ‘gaming legend’ in a surprise announcement.

AMD has delivered a significant blow to Intel by introducing their gaming-focused Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU shortly after the debut of Arrow Lake. In contrast to Intel's setbacks, AMD has made notable advancements. When it comes to gaming performance, AMD's latest X3D CPU seems to have taken the top spot. Featuring a base clock speed that is 500MHz higher than its predecessor, along with Zen 5 cores and overclocking capabilities, AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D excels in various aspects compared...

Epic Games Store’s latest free offers are ideal for Halloween season

01-Nov-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady Free Games

Epic Games has given its free game giveaway service a spooky makeover to celebrate Halloween.

The Epic Games Store, a digital platform for video game distribution created and operated by Epic Games, offers a carefully curated selection of games for PC and Mac, often featuring exclusive titles and significant discounts. This week, the Epic Games Store is providing not one, but two free games, marking an upgrade from the typical weekly offerings where shoppers usually receive just one game or a game along with some DLC. Replacing last week's free title, Moving Out, the store...

Humble Bundle’s latest Halloween bundle offers The Dark Pictures series and more

31-Oct-2024, 10:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

In alignment with Halloween, you can now get your hands on the Dark Pictures series & Little Nightmares Horror Collection.

The spooky season of Halloween has arrived, and numerous online gaming platforms, such as Steam, are running sales events to help gamers acquire their favorite frightful games at reduced prices. In addition to single game discounts, there are also bundles that allow you to grab a selection of games for a low cost. For example, Humble Bundle has introduced The Dark Pictures and Little Nightmares bundle, which features six horror games along with a season pass at a very...

AMD to launch RDNA 4 GPUs in early 2025, promising exceptional gaming performance

31-Oct-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has announced that its eagerly awaited next-generation "Radeon" RDNA 4 GPUs will be released in early 2025.

During the Q3 2024 earnings call, AMD's CEO confirmed the shift to the new Radeon GPU lineup, which is anticipated to be named the Radeon RX 8000 series. Nevertheless, considering AMD's recent changes, a different naming convention might also be introduced. The forthcoming RDNA 4 GPUs will offer significant enhancements, especially in ray tracing and AI functionalities. Lisa Su, AMD's CEO, stated: "In Gaming Graphics, revenue has decreased year-over-year as we prepare for our next-gen Radeon GPUs utilizing the RDNA...

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU might support overclocking

30-Oct-2024, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D full specs leak: 8 Zen5 cores, 120W TDP, 96MB L3 Cache and unlocked multiplier.

AMD's forthcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has appeared on geizhals, showcasing the complete specifications of AMD's latest gaming-focused processor. Initially, it was indicated that this CPU would be capable of overclocking, implying that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D might have an unlocked multiplier. While the specifications seem comprehensive, it is wise to be cautious until AMD provides an official announcement. Enabling CPU multiplier adjustments would represent a major enhancement for the new 9000X3D series. This listing clarifies...

A huge selection of classic PC games are discounted in GOG’s Halloween Sale

30-Oct-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

It's that time of year, every store is wanting your attention with various deals somewhat related to Halloween. Now the GOG Halloween Sale is live.

Halloween is right around the corner, with themed sales continue to emerge as the holiday approaches. Despite numerous spooky season promotions already, including an outstanding one from Steam, the storefront GOG is making its mark with a significant Halloween sale too. The GOG Halloween sale is an excellent opportunity to snag some classic games at impressive discounts. For those who may not be familiar, GOG is primarily recognized for offering DRM-free versions of vintage PC games that are hard to...

Leaked RTX 5090 pricing shocks consumers, with potential January release date rumored

29-Oct-2024, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

According to a new leak posted on X, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is expected to have a hefty 25% price increase over the RTX 4090.

Per @I_Leak_VN on X, the expected cost of the RTX 5090 is around $2,000, with the card set to be released on or around January 20, 2025. Setting the price aside for now, the release date for the RTX 5090 seems logical, as Nvidia is scheduled to hold an event at CES 2025, potentially leading to an official unveiling of the RTX 50 GPUs shortly thereafter. Regarding the price, a $2,000 tag for the RTX 5090 isn’t...

Steam Halloween Sale 2024 event is now live

29-Oct-2024, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Steam Scream 3D offers big discounts on spooky, scary, and funny games, and is available until November 4.

Valve is renowned for its massive sales events that take place twice annually, during the Summer and Winter, but they also offer notable sales during other festive periods. The Halloween sale is now here, referred to as the Steam Scream 3 event, featuring discounts on thousands of PC games and DLC focused on the spooky theme. This promotion is set to last an entire week as well. It includes recommendations based on games you've previously bought and...

If you're struggling in Elden Ring, 2023's top-rated soulslike game is now available at its lowest price yet

28-Oct-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Embrace the autumn season with discounts of up to 80% on games such as Lies of P, DJMAX RESPECT V, Skul: The Hero Slayer, and SANABI.

Beginning Friday, October 25, NEOWIZ will host a publisher sale on Steam featuring ten of its most popular titles. Highly acclaimed games like the single-player action RPG Lies of P and the action-platformer SANABI will be discounted by 40%. Founded in 1997, NEOWIZ is a leading player in the gaming industry, celebrated for its ability to merge captivating storytelling with outstanding gameplay. With a legacy that spans over 20 years, NEOWIZ has established itself as one of Korea's top game...