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A ray of hope for PC builders desperate for an upgrade - one of my favorite motherboards is being bundled with 32GB of…Amidst component shortages and a lean Prime Day, PC builders are advised to look at motherboard bundles from retailers like Newegg for potential upgrades. The article highlights specific MSI and ASRock motherboard bundles that offer quality-of-life features and future-proofing for AMD's AM5 platform and Intel's upcoming CPUs.
Valve upgrades AMD's 9070 XT GPU in the Steam Hardware Survey, finally allowing the credit it deservesValve's Steam Hardware Survey for May shows a significant, implausible increase in the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT's user numbers. This surge, from negligible to 1.33%, is likely due to changes in how Valve collects or tags GPU data, with the 9070 XT now being correctly identified instead of being lumped into a generic 'AMD Radeon Graphics' category.
Intel's first chip with Nvidia graphics is coming in early 2028 according to the latest leak and it could mark a…A new leak suggests Intel's first processors featuring Nvidia graphics chiplets are slated for an early 2028 release, potentially launching at CES 2028. This collaboration could significantly impact high-performance handheld PC gaming, with competition expected from Nvidia and AMD's own upcoming APUs. The advancement in chip technology might also align with a potential 2028 release for the Steam Deck 2.
Intel CPUs with Nvidia GPUs could be here by 2028A new rumor suggests Intel and Nvidia are planning to release integrated CPU and GPU chips by early 2028, potentially disrupting the market for AMD. This partnership could lead to more powerful and efficient laptops and gaming handhelds, and may impact console chip suppliers. The chips would combine Intel's x86 architecture with Nvidia's GeForce graphics, offering access to technologies like DLSS.- Evening Tech BitsThis article briefly touches on several tech industry news items. SpaceX reportedly raised $10 billion more than expected in its IPO. Intel's Serpent Lake SoCs with NVIDIA RTX GPU tiles are rumored for Q1 2028, and users are reportedly unhappy with AMD's memory practices.
- Morning Tech BitsAMD has reportedly revived its 7-year-old Zen+ architecture with new Ryzen 3 3100U and Ryzen 5 3501U laptop chips. Separately, AMD is reported to have denied a researcher a $10,000 bug bounty reward despite acknowledging a critical-severity vulnerability.
AMD just proved what everyone already knew about Apple Macbook NeoAMD has demonstrated that the Apple MacBook Neo is largely unsuitable for PC gaming, with only five out of twenty tested popular PC games running natively. In contrast, a budget Windows laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 220 processor could run all twenty games. This comparison was highlighted in an AMD promotion emphasizing the gaming capabilities of its Ryzen AI processors.- AMD Advanced Shader DeliveryAdvanced Shader Delivery, developed by AMD, is now available in the Xbox PC app for all users after its initial debut for Xbox Insiders. This technology aims to improve shader performance and delivery for PC games on the platform.
Thermal paste annoyances could be a thing of the past if Noctua and AMD have anything to say about it, but here's why I'd stick with it for your CPU upgrade this summerNoctua is developing the NT-CP1 Carbice Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad as a long-term alternative to traditional thermal paste, aiming to eliminate mess and the need for frequent reapplication. While AMD also showcased a similar thermal pad, Noctua's solution is slated for a September 2026 release, initially for AM4 and AM5 processors, and is positioned as a premium, non-reusable option for users who don't plan frequent upgrades.- Morning Safety DanceA new malware campaign is reportedly tricking AI security scanners by using fake nuclear weapon prompts. This method allows malicious code to bypass safety failsafes, enabling the scanner to skip the actual payload. Additionally, AMD has denied a researcher a $10,000 bug bounty.
Steam Hardware Survey finally shows AMD GPUs properly, and the results are unexpectedThe latest Steam Hardware Survey for June 2024 now accurately reflects AMD GPU usage, showing a significant increase in AMD's overall market share to 19.1%. While AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT is the most popular AMD card, Nvidia continues to dominate the top positions with its GeForce RTX series, particularly the RTX 3060.
Arm's ray-traced demo of its neural technologies for mobile phone gaming proves that there's an alternate chip…Arm has partnered with Sumo Digital to showcase its new neural rendering technologies for mobile GPUs with a tech demo called Neural Dawn. The demo features ray tracing, AI denoising, and frame generation, suggesting potential applications beyond phones, particularly for handheld gaming PCs. While the technology is impressive, widespread adoption by game developers remains a significant hurdle.
An SSD company has just agreed to an almost $2 billion multi-year NAND deal, which is a sign it expects the memory…SSD manufacturer Biwin has entered into a two-year, $1.86 billion deal for NAND flash memory, securing supply through June 2026. This significant commitment, representing over half of Biwin's annual revenue, indicates the company's expectation that the ongoing memory crisis will persist. Major memory manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix are working to increase production, though they are cautious about over-ramping due to potential demand drops.- Hardware ReviewsThis article features reviews of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU and the GIGABYTE AERO X16 laptop. The CPU review focuses on its maximum cache performance, while the laptop review highlights its AMD Strix Point processor, low weight, and NVIDIA graphics.
A new RX 9070 has landed at Amazon in time for Prime Day, but I'd avoid following the Golden RabbitA new AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) graphics card has become available in the US, but the article advises caution due to its lower specifications compared to the original RX 9070. While the GRE model features 12GB GDDR6 VRAM and a narrower memory bus, the original offers 16GB and more compute units. The author suggests that with Prime Day approaching, better deals on superior models might emerge, making the GRE edition less appealing unless significantly discounted.- The latest market data shows GPU shipments are holding up for now but AMD isn't making any inroads on NvidiaRecent market data indicates that PC graphics card shipments remained stable in the first quarter of 2026, despite broader chip supply issues. Nvidia continues to dominate the market, with AMD showing minimal gains and holding under 10% market share. The data's reliability is questioned due to past revisions and discrepancies between unit sales and revenue figures, especially when considering console chip sales which benefit AMD significantly.
Browser-based dirt bike game is 'Motocross meets Wall Street,' letting you ride Nvidia and Intel's stock…StonkRider is a new browser-based game that transforms stock market charts of companies like Nvidia, Intel, and AMD into dirt bike tracks. Players can ride these charts, with controls allowing acceleration, jumping, and trajectory adjustments. The game offers a unique distraction, with over 5,300 rides completed since its launch.
The BBC quizzed chip maker TSMC on the possibility of increased prices and you're really not going to like the…TSMC's Chief Financial Officer, Wendell Huang, indicated that the company is likely to increase prices for its semiconductor manufacturing services. While not sudden four or five-fold increases, he suggested that price adjustments reflecting the company's value, including technological leadership and manufacturing capacity, are probable due to rising costs and high demand. This news comes as PC component prices are already a concern for consumers and the industry.
GTX 1050 Removed. Switched To Onboard Graphics!The author details persistent issues with their NVIDIA GTX 1050 graphics card, including display driver crashes that led to forced restarts. After the card failed to be fixed by driver updates or cleaning, they switched to the integrated AMD Vega graphics on their Ryzen 5 3400G CPU. While the integrated graphics allow the PC to function, they are significantly weaker than the GTX 1050, impacting gaming performance.
AMD exec says DDR5 RAM pricing won't normalize until 2028 — and it's sad that given other predictions, I…An AMD executive predicts that DDR5 RAM prices will not normalize until 2028, citing a slow recovery. This outlook contrasts with some other industry predictions, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's suggestion that the memory crisis could last until 2029 or 2030. Additionally, rumors suggest Lenovo may implement further price increases on its PCs and laptops.