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In the final days of the Amazon Spring Sale, the beefy AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is 37% off
Amazon's Spring Sale has significantly reduced the price of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X processor by 37%, bringing it down to $315 in the US. This 12-core CPU offers strong performance in gaming and content creation tasks, outperforming its predecessor and competing well with Intel's offerings.
MacBook Neo review
The MacBook Neo is a budget laptop that, despite its iPhone-derived processor, can surprisingly run a selection of PC games at playable frame rates. While not a dedicated gaming machine and requiring significant graphical compromises, it offers a decent experience for less demanding titles and casual play, making it a compelling option for Apple users seeking an affordable all-around laptop.
PS6 console might not be as expensive as you'd think claims insider
An insider named KeplerL2 estimates the bill of materials for the PlayStation 6 to be around $760, suggesting a potential launch price of $699. This prediction comes amidst recent price hikes for the PlayStation 5 in the UK. The insider also commented on Sony's competitive landscape and potential launch timing in 2027.
Hardware Reviews
This article compiles reviews for various PC hardware components. It includes a review of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU, highlighting that AMD needs to respond to its performance. Additionally, reviews for the Corsair Makr Pro 75 Gaming Keyboard and the Epomaker HE75 Mag keyboard are featured.
PS6 Could Be Cheaper Than Expected, Despite $1,000 Concerns
Industry speculation suggests the PlayStation 6 could launch at $699, despite concerns about a $1,000 price tag, with an estimated bill of materials around $760. Sony faces challenges with economic uncertainty and component costs, but a 2027 release date is considered the safer strategy over a potential delay.
Sony hikes the PS5 price by $100, PS5 Pro by $150: 'this was a necessary step'
Sony has announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures and rising memory costs. The new prices, which are $100 to $150 higher than previous ones, are set to be implemented by retailers starting April 2, 2026. This move comes as the industry faces ongoing memory scarcity, impacting console production and pricing.
Best gaming CPU 2026
This guide helps PC gamers select the best CPU by testing AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors. It evaluates performance based on frame rates and multi-core speed to determine optimal choices for gaming.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is finally here, packing in 16 CPU cores and two 3D V-Cache chips
AMD has released the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a new CPU featuring 16 cores and two 3D V-Cache chips. This processor represents a significant advancement in AMD's Zen 5 architecture and 3D V-Cache technology.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU Announced
AMD has announced the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Desktop Processor, touting it as the world's first processor to feature AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This new CPU highlights its headline feature with the dual V-Cache implementation.
Morning Tech Bits
AMD has announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Processor. Separately, a report from Bloomberg indicates a deepening chip selloff following Google's announcement of a memory breakthrough.
AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 chip features an incredible 208MB of on-chip cache
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, featuring 208MB of on-chip cache across both chiplets, a first for their desktop CPUs. This new processor, based on the Zen 5 architecture, offers a 16-core configuration and an increased 200W TDP. AMD claims it will provide a 5-10% performance boost for both gaming and creative workloads, with availability set for April 22.
AMD announces Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition: a CPU with a mighty 208 MB of L3 cache aimed at game devs
AMD has announced the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, featuring 208 MB of L3 cache across both eight-core chiplets. While not expected to double gaming performance, AMD claims it offers a 5-10% boost in creative and productivity tasks compared to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. The chip is positioned for solo game developers who need a powerful processor for both development and gaming.
AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, the first to feature dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This new CPU boasts 16 Zen 5 cores and 208MB of total cache, promising 5-10% performance gains in creative workloads and large-scale builds compared to the previous generation. It is set to launch on April 22nd and supports the AM5 socket.
You can save nearly $100 on the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 9700X in the Amazon Spring Sale
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X processor is available for $265 during Amazon's Spring Sale, representing a significant discount on the eight-core, 16-thread chip. This CPU offers improved efficiency and performance over its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 7700X, showing gains in benchmarks and gaming performance across titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Hitman 3, and Far Cry 6.
The AMD CPU price cuts have already begun, with the 9800X3D hitting its lowest ever price
AMD has begun implementing price cuts on its CPUs, with the 9800X3D model reaching its lowest price point on Amazon. This move appears to be a response to Intel's new 270K and 250K Plus processors, although AMD has not yet made official price changes.
First came RAMageddon and storage inflation, now a CPU shortage could be on the cards as PC makers report limited…
PC makers are reporting limited CPU supply, potentially leading to shortages and price inflation similar to recent RAM and storage issues. This is partly driven by AI infrastructure demands consuming manufacturing capacity. Companies like Intel and AMD have previously warned customers about server CPU shipment delays.
Trump appoints Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and more to science and…
President Trump has appointed a business-heavy group to the reestablished President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council includes CEOs from major tech companies like Nvidia, AMD, Meta, Oracle, and Dell, alongside venture capitalists and researchers. The stated goal is to ensure American technological dominance in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D review - peak frame rates for under $300
The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D offers peak frame rates for gaming on the AM5 platform at an affordable price point under $300. While it excels in most games, its performance is weaker in non-gaming applications.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Star Wars Zero Company
PC Gamer's latest issue features an exclusive preview of Star Wars Zero Company, a new XCOM-style turn-based tactics game from developer Bit Reactor. The magazine also includes reviews for Resident Evil Requiem and other titles, a feature on PC gaming's best pubs, and previews for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panel
Leaders from major tech companies including Meta, NVIDIA, Dell, Oracle, Google, and AMD have joined an advisory council for former President Donald Trump, focusing on technology and science policy. The council, known as the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will address emerging technologies and their impact on the American workforce. Several executives expressed honor in joining the council to help ensure US leadership in AI.