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The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is reviewed as the best gaming CPU, outperforming the Core Ultra 200S Plus. This Zen 5 refresh offers a minor upgrade for X3D processors.
iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 review - a fantastic RTX 5080 gaming PC
The iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 is a high-end gaming PC featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, delivering excellent performance in games and general tasks. Housed in a stylish Hyte Y70 case, it offers good cooling and upgrade potential, though its large size and initial fan noise require minor adjustments. Despite a high price point, it offers good value for a pre-built system with a three-year warranty.
During a memory crisis do you really need fast memory for PC gaming? No, no you do not
This article analyzes the impact of DRAM speed on PC gaming performance, concluding that slower DDR5 memory is generally acceptable for most users, especially when the GPU is the primary bottleneck. While some games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Counter-Strike 2, Spider-Man Remastered, and Hogwarts Legacy show performance differences, the impact is often minimal or can be mitigated by adjusting graphics settings, making it a viable cost-saving measure for budget-conscious builders.
Intel's fabs may at long last be worth all those billions of dollars
Intel's market capitalization has surpassed $300 billion for the first time since October 2000, driven by advancements in its foundry business and deals with major tech companies. This growth contrasts with competitors like Texas Instruments and Qualcomm, indicating a strong resurgence for Intel in the semiconductor industry. The company's dominant processor market share, despite AMD's gains in server chips and PC gaming, is a key factor in investor confidence.
Valve dev fixes up VRAM management on AMD GPUs to improve performance
Valve developer Natalie Vock has implemented improvements to VRAM management on Linux for AMD GPUs, which is expected to significantly boost gaming performance, especially on systems with 8GB of VRAM or less. The work involves kernel patches and utilities to prioritize game memory usage over background applications, potentially benefiting Intel Xe GPUs and seeing patches for NVIDIA's nouveau driver as well.
Hardware Reviews
This article features reviews of two pieces of computer hardware: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPU and the Epomaker Carbon X Gaming Mouse. The CPU review from TechSpot highlights the continued performance of the AM4 platform, while the mouse review comes from MADSHRIMPS.
Crimson Desert is finally playable on Intel Arc GPUs after driver update — but there's still plenty of work…
Crimson Desert is now playable on Intel Arc GPUs following a recent driver update, though visual glitches persist. The game previously lacked official support, leading to user frustration and refund requests. Pearl Abyss and Intel are expected to release further updates to fully resolve compatibility and visual issues.
Top dollar for top cache: AMD's dual 3D V-Cache Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will sell for a wallet-burning $899
AMD has announced the official price for its new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, featuring 192 MB of L3 cache, at $899. While offering workstation-class performance and no need for a new motherboard or memory, the processor shows only a marginal increase in performance for content creation and gaming compared to the 9950X3D.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 price is finally revealed, and it's higher than we feared
AMD has officially revealed the price for its new flagship CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, at $899, making it the most expensive AM5 gaming CPU from the company. This new chip features dual 3D V-Cache dies, though AMD admits it may not offer significant performance gains over its predecessors in gaming.
Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured 40 game announcements, including world premieres and DLC for existing titles. Highlights included new looks at Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead as Disco, and Windrose, alongside reveals for games like Final Sentence and Crop. Several titles announced release dates or entered early access, with many coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Evening Tech Bits
AMD has announced that its new Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor will be priced at $899, making it $200 more expensive than the standard Ryzen 9 9950X. Separately, a survey indicates that 71% of gamers would refuse to use Nvidia's DLSS technology.
Linus Tech Tips makes a mean screwdriver and it has definitely earned a spot in my toolbag
The Linus Tech Tips Ratcheting Screwdriver is a well-built and convenient tool for PC building and general home repairs, offering comfortable grip and secure bit storage. While the LTT Precision Pro Multi-Bit Screwdriver is also solid, it is outcompeted by more affordable alternatives like the iFixit Mako Driver Kit, which offers more for the same price or less.
Supermicro 'committed to protecting America’s advanced technologies and intellectual property' as investigation into former employees over alleged AI tech shipments to China begins
Supermicro is under investigation following charges against three former employees accused of illegally shipping AI servers containing GPUs to China. The company has stated its commitment to protecting advanced technologies and intellectual property, initiating an internal review of its global trade compliance program. The alleged scheme involved diverting approximately $510 million worth of servers to China.
Intel's first CPU with an integrated Nvidia GPU to be called Serpent Lake, suggests leak
A leak suggests Intel's upcoming 'Serpent Lake' CPU will be the first to feature an integrated Nvidia GPU, potentially disrupting the market for gaming laptops, handhelds, and compact PCs. This collaboration between Intel and Nvidia aims to combine powerful graphics with efficient CPUs, a feature previously dominated by AMD in integrated solutions.
Sony Fans Are Betting Against a PS6 Reveal in 2026
Sony fans are betting against a PlayStation 6 reveal in 2026, with most speculating a 2027 or later release. Conflicting reports and industry insider information suggest potential delays due to rising production costs and chip shortages impacting both PlayStation 6 and future Xbox consoles. Despite some recent positive outlooks on chip availability, market sentiment remains cautious about an early next-generation console launch.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite reviews are in, but these second-gen Windows-on-Arm chips still aren't grabbing me as…
Reviews for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chips indicate strong CPU performance, often matching or exceeding Intel and AMD competitors, and even rivaling Apple's M5 MacBook Air in some benchmarks. However, gaming performance is inconsistent, with some titles like Cyberpunk 2077 running well, while others such as Dota 2 suffer from significant frame rate drops. While the chips show promise for Windows on Arm devices, they are not yet a complete replacement for traditional gaming rigs.
Intel's new Nova Lake CPU claimed to have superior IPC performance to AMD's next-gen Zen 6 as rumour mill goes into overdrive with talk of higher core counts and an APU with a massive iGPU
Rumors suggest Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs will feature superior IPC performance compared to AMD's Zen 6, with potential core count increases and a powerful APU variant. This APU, possibly codenamed Razer Lake AX, is expected to have a massive iGPU based on Intel's Xe3P architecture, potentially outperforming discrete graphics cards and targeting AI workloads alongside gaming.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article compares the current state of the artificial intelligence race between China and the US, noting that while both are leading in different areas, either could ultimately pull ahead. An AMD senior director of AI expressed concerns about the AI model 'Claude' regressing and being untrustworthy for complex tasks.
AMD's senior director of AI thinks 'Claude has regressed' and that it 'cannot be trusted to perform…
AMD's senior director of AI, Stellar Laurenzo, has publicly stated that Anthropic's Claude AI has shown a significant regression in its ability to perform complex engineering tasks and generate code since February. Users on GitHub and Reddit have also reported similar issues, with some suggesting that OpenAI's Codex is now outperforming Claude in coding tasks.
ASUS ZenBook A16 review: A surprisingly light and powerful 16-inch ultraportable
The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a surprisingly light and powerful 16-inch ultraportable laptop featuring a new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip. It boasts a stunning 3K OLED display, a comfortable Ceraluminum chassis, and impressive battery life, making it a strong contender in its price range despite some compatibility concerns with older applications and certain anti-cheat software.