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Modder uses Claude AI to code new BIOS that gets obscure all P-core Intel Bartlett Lake CPUs running on a Z790…
A modder has successfully used Anthropic's Claude AI to create a new BIOS that enables Intel's niche Bartlett Lake CPUs, specifically the Core 9 273PQE, to run on desktop Z790 motherboards. While not a flawless implementation, this achievement allows the P-core heavy Bartlett Lake chips to boot into Windows, demonstrating AI's potential in hardware modification despite some skepticism from companies like AMD.
PS6 Won’t be Delayed Past 2027 or AMD Wouldn’t Waste Time Validating Chips – Rumor
Rumors suggest Sony and Microsoft are targeting a 2027 launch for their next-generation consoles, with AMD reportedly validating chips for the PlayStation 6. Industry insider KeplerL2 indicated that AMD's investment in validation work points to a commitment to this timeframe, despite potential memory shortages. Updates to the PlayStation 5's SDK also suggest a new console is not far off, with potential for a handheld variant.
Morning Tech Bits
Retailers in Canada and the UK have listed AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor with a price point around $1,000. Separately, a PlayStation 3 emulator has achieved a performance breakthrough related to its Cell CPU.
Sunday Tech Bits
A rumor suggests that Intel's upcoming Coyote Cove P-Cores for Nova Lake CPUs will feature higher Instructions Per Clock (IPC) but lower clock speeds compared to AMD's Zen 6 architecture. The article also briefly mentions a user's experience with a PCIe riser causing an unspecified issue.
It's not just Arrow Lake that's been refreshed: Intel's whole approach to the consumer market seems like…
Intel's new Core Ultra 200S processors, particularly the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Ultra 5 250K Plus, represent a significant improvement over previous generations, offering strong performance at competitive prices. The company appears to be adopting a more customer-centric approach, with promises of longer socket support and improved power efficiency across its product lines, including future laptop and handheld gaming PC chips.
AI Yi-Yi!
Nvidia has developed AI technology that reportedly reduces VRAM usage by 85% without any loss in quality. Concurrently, AMD has released support for its Gemma 4 model across its GPU and CPU lineup, while Anthropic has also made changes to its AI model access.
PC Gaming Is Getting Expensive Again – And It Could Impact PS6 and Xbox’s Next-Gen Plans | Invision Game
PC gaming hardware prices are rising significantly in 2026 due to increased demand from AI data centers, supply chain issues, and rising material costs. This trend is impacting PC gamers and could lead to higher launch prices for the PlayStation 6 and the next Xbox console. The industry may be entering an era where performance comes at a substantially higher cost.
Evening Mobilization
The upcoming Steam Deck 2 is reportedly moving away from a semi-custom APU in favor of off-the-shelf AMD silicon, with a potential launch around 2028. This change suggests a focus on readily available components for the next iteration of Valve's handheld gaming PC.
Valve is reportedly working on Steam Deck 2 and plans to launch it by 2028, with one big change from the original
Valve is reportedly developing a successor to the Steam Deck, tentatively named Steam Deck 2, with a potential launch by 2028. A significant change from the original is Valve's plan to use off-the-shelf processors instead of custom AMD solutions to streamline development and stay current with technology.
AMD says Intel's 'interesting choices' around multithreading could help Epyc CPUs gain server market…
AMD believes its upcoming Epyc Venice processors will extend its performance lead over Intel's next-generation Xeon Diamond Rapids CPUs, partly due to Intel's decision to remove HyperThreading. AMD's VP of compute and enterprise AI, Madhu Rangarajan, stated this move will help AMD gain more market share in the broader enterprise sector. Intel, however, maintains confidence in its Xeon 6 family's aggregate value proposition.
PC RAM prices are so high that gaming PCs with 32GB just dropped 20% on Steam
The latest Steam Hardware Survey for March 2026 indicates a significant 20.31% drop in gaming PCs equipped with 32GB of RAM, attributed to high PC RAM prices. Consequently, configurations with 16GB, 12GB, and 8GB of RAM have seen notable increases. The survey also shows the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 has overtaken the RTX 4060 as the most used GPU, while generic 'AMD Radeon Graphics' have risen in popularity.
Ukrainian Games Industry Hosts Inaugural Ukrainian Games Festival in San Francisco
The first Ukrainian Games Festival was held in San Francisco, attracting over 800 attendees to play 10 independent Ukrainian-developed titles and participate in panel discussions. The event, which ran concurrently with the Game Developers Conference, raised $9,600 for the Leleka Foundation to provide medical supplies to Ukraine. Organizers aim to showcase the Ukrainian games industry as a significant part of the creative economy.
Linux installs jump to over 5% of gamers on the latest Steam Hardware Survey while the RTX 5070 reverts to the norm
The latest Steam Hardware Survey for March shows a significant increase in Linux adoption among gamers, jumping to 5.33%, while Windows 11 usage also rose at the expense of Windows 10. GPU statistics have normalized after a suspicious spike for the Nvidia RTX 5070 in February, with the RTX 3060 returning to the top spot.
Hardware Snoop Tips Rumoured PS6 Handheld to Be a Beast
Rumors suggest Sony is developing a PlayStation 6 handheld device that will feature a GPU superior to the Xbox Series S, particularly in raytracing capabilities. This potential handheld may also utilize an advanced upscaling solution similar to PSSR to maximize performance in a smaller form factor, though details remain unconfirmed.
Morning Tech Bits
AMD is reportedly increasing CPU prices by up to 15%, following a similar move by Intel. This price hike affects PC components and may impact consumers looking to upgrade their systems.
Apple turns 50 today: here's what it does better than PC (no foolin')
Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting its strengths in silicon design and integrated hardware-software ecosystems, particularly with its M-series chips. While PC gaming remains a weak point, advancements in Arm architecture and translation layers suggest a growing potential for gaming on Apple devices.
Geekbench says enabling Intel BOT paints an 'unrealistic picture' of CPU performance and makes Intel chips seem faster versus the AMD competition 'than they would be in typical, real-world usage'
Primate Labs, the developer of the Geekbench benchmark tool, has stated that Intel's BOT software provides an unrealistic picture of CPU performance. They argue that BOT only supports a limited number of applications, leading to benchmark results that make Intel processors appear faster than they would in typical real-world usage. Additionally, Primate Labs observed a significant startup delay when running Geekbench with BOT enabled.
The RAM crisis is Apple's best chance in decades to capture the PC market
The global RAM crisis presents Apple with a unique opportunity to significantly increase its market share in the PC sector. While competitors face rising component costs and production challenges, Apple's integrated hardware and software, along with its strong profit margins, allow it to potentially offer competitive pricing and performance with its MacBook Neo. This situation could shift the balance of power away from Windows-based manufacturers.
In the long list of awful things AI might lead to we can also add killing open-source software
Researchers Dylan Ayrey and Mike Nolan have demonstrated a method using AI to legally clone and relicense open-source software as proprietary. This "AI clean-rooming" raises significant concerns about the future of open-source development and copyright law. The article explores the implications and questions whether open-source software can survive this new technological capability.
TSMC is reportedly sold out until 2028 and even its next-gen Arizona fab is fully booked before it has even been built
TSMC is reportedly completely booked until 2028, including capacity for its next-generation N2 node, with demand coming from major tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, AMD, Intel, Google, and Amazon. This scarcity, even for future facilities, may open opportunities for competitors like Samsung and Intel. The situation suggests that consumers should not expect cheaper PCs or GPUs in the near future due to limited cutting-edge silicon production.
