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Acer's flagship 8-inch handheld just hit the UK, but you'll need to wait until next month in the US
Acer's 8-inch Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC has launched in the UK for £1,299, with a US release expected next month for around $1,700. The device features an Intel Arc G3 Extreme chipset, 24GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, but its high price point is compared unfavorably to competitors like the ASUS ROG Ally X.
Gears of War: E-Day on PC Requires an RTX 5070 Ti, Launches With DLSS 4.5 and Ultrawide Support
The Coalition has revealed the PC specifications for Gears of War: E-Day, with the Ultra settings requiring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT for 4K resolution at 60+ FPS, contingent on using upscaling technologies like DLSS 4.5, FSR 4.0, or Intel XeSS 3.0t. The game will also feature HDR and ultrawide monitor support from launch. Gears of War: E-Day is set to release on October 6th for PC and Xbox Series X/S, with early access starting October 1st for Premium Edition owners.
iBuyPower's RTX 5060 RDY rig is a sign of how bad the memory crisis has become
The iBuyPower RDY Scale B06 gaming PC offers a decent build but suffers from significant compromises, particularly in its single-channel memory and the performance of its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, making it a poor value at full price. While its thermals are excellent and the build is clean, the current memory crisis exacerbates its shortcomings, leading to a disappointing experience for modern gaming and content creation.
Looks like SK hynix wants to make memory chips on US soil and it could work with Intel to do it
SK hynix is reportedly in talks with Intel to establish semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, potentially by leasing Intel's planned Ohio fab or forming a joint venture. This move could help SK hynix avoid tariffs and leverage Intel's infrastructure, with analysts highlighting the potential for collaboration with hyperscalers.
'Defying common wisdom', people have been buying more high-end graphics cards despite rising prices, with 12.5…
Despite rising prices and Nvidia's focus on data centers, the company maintains a dominant 90% share of the consumer graphics card market. The overall PC-based graphics add-in board market saw a 10% increase in shipments quarter-over-quarter, reaching 12.5 million units, a trend attributed to consumers buying before further price hikes driven by geopolitical events.
HYPERTUNE Launches Gaming Performance Platform for Intel PCs | Invision Game Community
HYPERTUNE, a COMPREADY company, has launched its gaming performance engineering platform for Intel-based PCs, aiming to simplify performance tuning and overclocking. Built using Intel's XTU SDK, the platform automates system-specific optimizations, with internal testing claiming FPS improvements of up to 60%. The technology stems from esports engineering, with founder Austin Copeland having previously worked with TSM.
Intel reportedly hiking CPU prices again, pushing gaming PC costs even higher
Intel is reportedly planning to increase its CPU prices by another 10% in October, following previous hikes and general increases from both Intel and AMD throughout the year. This move, driven partly by AI data center demand, is expected to further drive up the cost of building gaming PCs, which are already experiencing high component prices.
Sources say another 10% price increase for Intel CPUs is on the way, and it could be here as soon as October
Sources indicate Intel is planning another 10% price increase for its CPUs, potentially effective October 5th, following a trend of rising hardware costs. This comes amid reports of a desktop CPU sales slump and potential layoffs at Intel, with the company reportedly prioritizing server CPUs due to the AI boom, which could further impact PC processor availability and prices.
Big chipmakers are already committed to using ASML's next-generation production technology by as soon as 2028
Major chipmakers like Samsung and TSMC are committing to ASML's next-generation High NA EUV lithography technology, with volume manufacturing expected by 2028 and 2030 respectively. This advanced technology, already in limited use by Intel and SK Hynix, promises faster production, higher yields, and more efficient chipmaking, driven by the significant demand from the AI industry.
Nvidia acquires open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9bn
Nvidia has acquired the artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, with approximately $11.9 billion going to investors and up to $1 billion in stock-based retention incentives. Hugging Face, founded in 2016, will remain open-source, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated the deal will enhance its infrastructure while preserving its open ecosystem.
Intel leak suggests Q1 2027 release for its next generation of gaming CPUs
Intel's next generation of gaming CPUs, codenamed Nova Lake-S, is reportedly targeting a Q1 2027 release, according to leaked roadmap information. Production is expected to begin later this year, and the new processors will utilize an LGA 1954 socket, requiring new motherboards. The leak also suggests future support for 'Razor Lake' and 'Hammer Lake' generations and highlights a potential 'bLLC' cache that could improve gaming performance, similar to AMD's 3D V-Cache.
Acer's latest concepts asks, "do want your handheld to flip into a laptop," and my bad eyes say no
Acer has unveiled the Project Dualplay Mini concept, a handheld gaming PC that can transform into a small laptop. While the design is slick, the author expresses concern about eye strain from the small screen in laptop mode. The concept showcases Acer's ambitions in the portable PC market, though it is not yet a confirmed product.
This is the loveliest but most expensive gaming laptop I've ever used
The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is a luxurious and sleek gaming laptop with a high-end RTX 5080 mobile GPU and a fast OLED display, but it comes at a very high price and suffers from audio latency issues with its default audio device. While it offers genuine high-end performance and a premium user experience, it's outperformed by chunkier laptops at a similar or lower price point, making it a niche choice for those who prioritize portability and design over raw power and can live with the audio quirks or use a USB headset.
Both AMD and Intel's desktop CPU sales are falling off a cliff but Ryzen is falling a little slower
Desktop CPU shipments from both AMD and Intel experienced significant declines in the second quarter, with Intel seeing a slightly steeper drop than AMD. Despite this downturn in the desktop segment, overall CPU market growth was strong due to increases in server and mobile processors. This trend suggests a broader reluctance among consumers to upgrade their desktop systems, potentially due to the high cost of accompanying components like motherboards and RAM.
I've just finished reviewing AMD's latest gaming CPU and I would genuinely considering switching back to Intel
A review of AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU suggests that Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offers competitive gaming performance at a lower price point, alongside superior productivity capabilities. While AMD's AM5 platform offers better future upgrade potential, the Intel chip's immediate value and performance may lead some builders to consider switching from AMD.
AMD's latest gaming CPU is more of the same, and that's why I'd still buy the 7800X3D
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D offers gaming performance nearly identical to the older Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but its value proposition is complicated by the 7800X3D's similar retail price and availability. While the 7700X3D excels in gaming with low power draw and good thermals, Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus provides better compute performance for a lower price. The 7700X3D may offer better value in pre-built systems or bundles.
Alleged benchmarks leak online for Intel's 28-core Nova Lake-S CPU
Alleged benchmarks for Intel's upcoming 28-core Nova Lake-S CPU, potentially named Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K, have leaked online. The leaked data suggests significant performance gains over the current Arrow Lake-S generation, with single-thread scores near 1,000 and multi-thread scores near 20,000. Intel has confirmed that the Nova Lake architecture will debut on consumer chips first, with a 2026 launch window.
Acer's laptop shows what happens when a beautiful chassis is too much of a compromise
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptop features a stunning OLED display and a beautiful chassis, but its performance is significantly hampered by inadequate cooling. Despite having an Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU, the system struggles in demanding games, performing closer to an RTX 5070 due to thermal throttling. The laptop also suffers from slow SSD speeds and poor battery life, making it a compromise between form and function.
The new Framework 12 laptop's secret weapon is its battery life courtesy of Intel's Wildcat Lake
Framework has updated its two-in-one Framework Laptop 12 with Intel's new low-power Wildcat Lake processors, significantly improving battery life by up to 70% for streaming. The updated model also includes Wi-Fi 7, a backlit keyboard, and pre-installed Fedora Linux, starting at $549.
The 3DMark Port Royal world record has been beaten, and all it took was a $5,000+ liquid nitrogen-cooled RTX 5090
Overclocker Cmaker has set a new world record in 3DMark Port Royal with a score of 51,663. This was achieved using an MSI RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z graphics card cooled by liquid nitrogen, pushing its clock speed to 3,623 MHz. The rest of the system included an Intel Core i9 14900KF and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, also under extreme cooling.
