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Intel launches Core Ultra 'Lunar Lake' chips with gaming, AI, and battery life boost to rival AMD and Qualcomm

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

Intel has finally unveiled details of its brand new Lunar Lake mobile processors.

Intel has unveiled its Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake mobile processors, which are now available for pre-order in various slim and light notebooks from manufacturers such as Asus, Dell, LG and MSI. These new CPUs promise 30% improved gaming performance compared to the previous generation, along with up to 20 hours of battery life, surpassing AMD and Qualcomm equivalent laptops in various tasks including gaming. At the launch event in Berlin this week, demos showcased frame rates exceeding 60fps at maximum...

Steam's Space Exploration Fest launches with discounts on top sci-fi games until September 9

03-Sept-2024, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

The new Steam Deal festival is about video games that focus on space or space exploration, all until September 9.

Another new Steam Fest has kicked off, running from September 2nd to the 9th. During this period, you'll have the opportunity to discover great discounts and playable demos as part of the Steam Space Exploration Fest. As the name suggests, this event will offer deals on space-themed video games. If you're a fan of space exploration games or curious about trying them out, now is the perfect time to grab some popular space-themed titles. With the constant stream of events, it's...

Windows 11 has now become the top operating system for gamers on Steam, surpassing Windows 10

03-Sept-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

According to the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for August 2024, Windows 11 is now the most popular operating system on the platform.

According to Steam's hardware survey for August, 50.8% of Windows PC gamers used Windows 11, marking a 3.4 percentage point increase from July. In contrast, Windows 10 usage dropped to 48.7%, declining by 3.3 percentage points from the previous month. The achievement for Windows 11 comes quite late, considering it has been available for nearly three years, especially since PC gamers tend to have more up-to-date hardware compared to the general computing population. Global Windows market share...

Next free game of GOG Back to School Sale has been revealed

03-Sept-2024, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games

For a limited time, PC gamers will be able to acquire their DRM-free free copy of Once Upon a Jester on GOG.

GOG, a digital distribution platform for PC games owned by CD Projekt, is known for hosting many classic games that aren’t always available on Steam or Epic Games Store. In addition to providing a nostalgic trip for users, GOG occasionally gives away various games. Recently, GOG has released the popular sandbox sim “Tropico 4” giveaway to coincide with the start of its “Back to School” sale. And now, another free game giveaway on GOG, this time...

Get three classic Fallout games for free on Epic Games Store this week

30-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games

The Fallout Classic Collection and Wild Card Football is free to claim from now until September 5, 2024, via the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games. It offers a curated selection of games for PC and Mac, frequently providing exclusive titles and generous discounts. For those who don’t already know, every Thursday, Epic Games makes a new game, or sometimes, two games are available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is then yours to keep, to play or to add to...

MSI BIOS update adds 105W TDP mode for Ryzen 9600X and 9700X CPUs

30-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady News

MSI's latest AM5 BIOS which lets users select a 105W TDP mode on AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs is now available.

MSI has released a BIOS update for specific AMD motherboards, which includes a simple way to increase the thermal limit on AMD's newest 65W TDP processors, namely the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. TDP stands for thermal design power and indicates the maximum heat that a chip's cooling system can handle. Both of AMD's new entry-level Zen 5-based chips were shipped with a 65W TDP, but there have been rumors about AMD considering increasing the TDP to enhance...

Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU to feature GDDR7 memory and 20% lower power consumption

29-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm manhkbrady News

A Chinese computer company has revealed some intriguing details about what to expect from the laptop version of the RTX 5060.

Graphics cards rely heavily on memory, and faster memory is always superior. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Nvidia’s upcoming next-generation GeForce RTX cards, anticipated for release around 2025, will incorporate advanced GDDR7 memory modules. Recent reports indicate that the new technology won't just be available for desktop PCs but will also be featured in laptop cards within the 50 series. During a presentation from a Chinese laptop manufacturer, details about Nvidia’s upcoming "Blackwell" laptop cards, specifically the xx60 version...

Everyone can get a performance boost for their AMD CPUs from Windows optional update

28-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm manhkbrady News

The optimization update for AMD Ryzen in Windows 11 has been backported and is now available for download.

Previously, we covered the significant performance improvements for AMD Ryzen CPUs in gaming workloads brought by Windows 11’s 24H2 update. The update is now available as an optional update for the current version of Windows (23H2), eliminating the need for Ryzen users to use a preview build of Windows to access this free performance boost. Any AMD Ryzen CPU users can find the new update listed under the "Optional Updates" section in the Windows Update menu as "KB5041587," simplifying the...

Information about the AMD RDNA 4 "Radeon RX 8000" GPU has been revealed in benchmark

28-Aug-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady News

A wild AMD Radeon RX 8000 'RDNA 4' graphics card has been spotted.

After discovering Benchleaks, several new Geekbench results have caught our attention, possibly belonging to upcoming RDNA 4 graphics cards. These results potentially unveil the specifications of one of AMD's next-generation graphics cards. The benchmarks are associated with the GFX1201 references, indicating that these new findings might pertain to an RDNA 4 GPU. AMD's RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 GPUs are characterized by GFX11XX and GFX115X IDs, making it logical for RDNA 4 to adopt GFX12XX identifiers. Additionally,...

The next generation of motherboards will make swapping SSDs and GPUs easier than ever

27-Aug-2024, 3:00 pm manhkbrady News

MSI and ASUS showcases their next-generation motherboard technology at Gamescom.

Motherboard manufacturers, including Asus and MSI, have begun promoting new mechanisms to help users install and remove PCIe components more quickly and safely. These quality-of-life improvements, though minor, are significant benefits that come alongside new features for upcoming motherboards designed for AMD Ryzen 9000 and Intel Core Ultra 200 processors. The MPG X870E CARBON WIFI has arrived @Gamescom! Our first AMD X870 motherboard offers 5G LAN with WIFI 7, Lightning Gen...

Grab Tropico 4 for completely free in GOG's latest Back To School sale

27-Aug-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games

Coinciding with the launch of the satirical strategy game Tropico 4, a major game sale has also begun on GOG.

The GOG store, famous for offering DRM-free classic and modern games, is currently hosting a big sale to mark the back to school season. It's a bit perplexing as to why someone would want to add more games to their backlog when school is starting, but along with the sale, there's also a complimentary game up for grabs. For the next three days, players can claim a free copy of Tropico 4, a city building and management game that puts...

AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs reportedly delayed to launch at CES 2025

26-Aug-2024, 5:00 pm manhkbrady News

AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D "3D V-Cache" Desktop CPUs have reportedly been delayed, with the new announcement window now scheduled for CES 2025.

The release of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series has faced some challenges, with mixed early reviews and anticipation building for the enhanced X3D CPUs, which are now slated for a launch at a later date than previously rumored. AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs featuring the 3D V-Cache technology are going to be the next major launch from the red team on the AM5 Desktop platform. The launch was initially headed for late 2024 with October being described as the unveiling of the...

The Callisto Protocol is now available for free on Epic Games Store this week

23-Aug-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady Free Games

Epic Games Store’s freebies are back, and this week, players can grab The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Ramage Edition at no cost.

The Epic Games Store serves as a platform for purchasing and downloading video games, created and managed by Epic Games. It features a handpicked assortment of games for both PC and Mac, often offering exclusive titles and substantial discounts. For those unfamiliar, Epic Games consistently releases one or sometimes two new games every Thursday for gamers to acquire and incorporate into their collections at no cost. Once claimed, the games become part of the user's permanent library, even though they may...

Next Windows 11 update promises to boost AMD Zen 5 CPU performance

23-Aug-2024, 9:00 am manhkbrady News

AMD, a US chipmaker, announced this week that it is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems.

AMD has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems. AMD has stated that the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update will bring improvements for its new Zen 5 CPUs. Despite the underperformance of the Ryzen 9000 series in recent reviews, AMD has confirmed that an optimization to the AMD-specific branch prediction code will be included in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, which is expected to ship next month. AMD has provided performance...

NVIDIA launches new RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory, promising similar performance to GDDR6X model

22-Aug-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady News

The company has slightly reduced the memory speed but assures that it won't affect performance.

It is now official that Nvidia has introduced a GDDR6-powered variant of the RTX 4070 model, which has been long-awaited. In a press release during Gamescom 2024, Nvidia confirmed the release of this new graphics card version, assuring gamers of "similar performance in games and applications" to the original GPU with GDDR6X. Nvidia asserts that the modification in specifications is intended to improve the availability of their RTX 4070 graphics card. This decision is attributed to a shortage of GDDR6X memory,...

NVIDIA GeForce 560.94 driver released with game-ready support for Black Myth: Wukong and more

21-Aug-2024, 1:00 pm manhkbrady News

Nvidia releases their new GeForce 560.94 “Game Ready” driver for Black Myth Wukong and other upcoming releases

The most recent GeForce Game Ready 560.94 WHQL driver is an important update for PC gamers. It's highly recommended to install this update as soon as possible, as it provides day-one support for major AAA PC releases that utilize RTX technologies. An example is Black Myth: Wukong, which comes with Full Ray Tracing and DLSS 3 support. This game has been setting records on Steam as one of the largest single-player games ever. Take a look at the RTX trailer...

AMD Adrenalin 24.8.1 drivers released with support for Black Myth: Wukong and more

20-Aug-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady News

Radeon’s ready for Black Myth Wukong with their AMD Software 24.8.1 GPU drivers.

AMD has unveiled the latest 24.8.1 driver for Radeon GPUs, which comes with game-specific optimizations for popular PC releases like Black Myth Wukong and other major titles from this month such as Star Wars: Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Open Beta, and Concord. The newly released AMD Radeon Adrenalin 24.8.1 GPU drivers now provide support for renowned AAA game releases like Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops...

Grab your headphones, and get ready to game to the beat, for the Steam Rhythm Fest is now online

20-Aug-2024, 12:00 pm manhkbrady News

Steam Rhythm Fest has launched, featuring some of the best and most underrated rhythm games on the platform right now.

The Steam Rhythm Fest 2024 has just kicked off and will be running for the next seven days. It's a fantastic opportunity to grab rhythm games you've had your eye on or to explore new ones at discounted prices. The event features discounts, demos, and presentations, hopefully including some impressive moments. A trailer has been created specifically for this event:...

ARM is rumored to be independently developing graphics cards to compete with AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel

19-Aug-2024, 11:00 pm manhkbrady News

ARM reportedly starts work on gaming graphics chips to compete with Intel and Nvidia.

There are rumors circulating that ARM might be in the process of developing its own dedicated gaming GPU, positioning itself against major industry players such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. A report by The Globes suggests that ARM has already initiated the development of its gaming GPU, with nearly a hundred chip and software developer engineers in its Israel office working on the project. Their technical focus is primarily centered on gaming, although it remains uncertain whether...

Intel's upcoming Xe2 ARC Battlemage graphics cards are on the horizon

19-Aug-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady News

12GB Intel Xe2 ARC Battlemage GPU spotted.

Intel is expected to launch its next generation of graphics cards by the end of this year, featuring the Battlemage architecture integrated into the upcoming Lunar Lake SoCs. Following a disappointing first generation launch, Intel aims to strengthen its position in the market. Recently, a leak revealed details about a potential entry-level Battlemage card, rumored to come with 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456 GB/s. This aligns with recommendations from developers...