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Super variants of the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 have cropped up in Seasonic's PSU calculator, suggesting…
Seasonic's PSU calculator has listed potential 'Super' variants of Nvidia's RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super, and RTX 5070 Super. These listings suggest increased power draw compared to their non-Super counterparts, fueling speculation about an upcoming refresh despite Nvidia's silence on the matter.
New NVIDIA GeForce Driver
NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Windows driver, version 610.74. This update includes support for the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations, enhancing performance for PC gamers.
After buying up between $1m and $5m in Dell stock this year, Trump tells everyone to 'go out and buy a Dell…
President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged people to buy Dell computers, stating he has a son who loves their laptops. This comes after Trump invested between $1 million and $5 million in Dell stock and following a $9.7 billion government deal with Dell. The article notes the significant rise in Dell's stock price since Trump's initial investment and discusses potential conflicts of interest regarding his endorsements.
AI Yi-Yi!
NVIDIA's blog discusses how open models are accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence research. The article highlights the collaborative nature of open-source development in pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities.
This China-only RTX 4080 GPU combines laptop silicon with desktop hardware, and draws a fraction of the power of a more…
A unique China-only graphics card, dubbed the RTX 4080M, combines laptop GPU silicon with a desktop PCIe board, drawing significantly less power than a traditional RTX 4080. While not an official Nvidia product and lacking driver support, it offers competitive performance for its price point in China, comparable to the RTX 4060 Ti and RX 7070 GRE. The article suggests that for most builders, newer, more performant cards are a better choice unless building a small form factor ITX system.
Nuclear reactor start-up targeting AI energy demands showcases its tech with an Nvidia DGX Spark, though the website…
Valar Atomics, a nuclear power startup, has successfully powered an Nvidia DGX Spark with its Ward 250 nuclear reactor, demonstrating a potential solution for the high energy demands of Artificial Intelligence. This marks the first public demonstration of advanced nuclear technology powering AI infrastructure, highlighting the growing need for innovative energy sources to support AI data centers.
'Something has gone completely wrong': Palantir CEO rants on live television about his problems with the AI business model: 'Why are they charging for tokens if it's so valuable?'
Palantir CEO Alex Karp expressed strong criticism of the current AI business model, particularly the practice of charging for tokens, during a CNBC interview. He argued that this model fails to provide value to enterprises and raises concerns about intellectual property and data security. Karp believes AI should be implemented in closed environments and that trust needs to be rebuilt through transparency regarding data ownership, caching, and prompt security.
Rumours suggest Intel may be planning to join the club of hardware manufacturers reviving old product lines, all the way…
Rumors suggest Intel is considering reviving older CPU production lines, including 10th, 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors. This follows similar moves by Nvidia and AMD to reintroduce older GPUs and CPUs to meet market demand. Intel's potential move would involve re-engineering chips for current fabrication processes, similar to AMD's approach with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service will feature new games in July, while Xbox Game Pass is set to remove a significant number of titles soon. The article touches upon the evolving landscape of game subscriptions and cloud streaming services.
AI Yi-Yi!
OpenAI is reportedly considering offering a 5% stake to some US entities to address concerns, while Nvidia is proposing a new optional financing model that includes taking a cut of AI cloud revenue alongside hardware sales. These developments highlight ongoing shifts in the artificial intelligence industry.
AMD is reportedly bumping the price of its GPU and VRAM bundles to graphics card makers and you can expect to feel the…
AMD is reportedly increasing the supply price of its GPU and video memory bundles to graphics card manufacturers by approximately 10% starting in July. This price hike is attributed to the ongoing memory crisis and is expected to eventually lead to higher costs for consumers, although cards already in production or retail should not be immediately affected.
Joyride Through July With 12 Games Coming to GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 12 new games in July, including Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The service also highlights ongoing summer savings on its Performance and Ultimate memberships, allowing users to stream games across various devices with RTX-powered performance.
AMD graphics cards likely to rise by 10%, according to new leak
A leak suggests AMD will increase prices for its graphics cards and VRAM bundles by 10% for board partners, which is likely to be passed on to consumers. This news comes from a Chinese industry forum and follows recent trends of rising component costs. It is unclear if all AMD GPUs will be affected equally, and Nvidia's pricing strategy remains unmentioned in this report.
I can barely afford AMD and Nvidia's current 4 nm chips, so I'm not sure what to make of IBM's new sub-1…
IBM has announced the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm node. This development promises nearly 100 billion transistors on a fingernail-sized chip, utilizing a novel 'nanostack' design. While exciting for pushing chip production forward, the high cost of current advanced chips from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel raises concerns about the affordability of IBM's new technology.
Morning Tech Bits
NVIDIA has reportedly canceled its quad-die Rubin Ultra GPU in favor of a dual-GPU design, according to a new report. This complex design change may be due to development challenges. The company is also highlighting its DLSS games lineup for June and its Summer of RTX initiative.
AI Yi-Yi!
KRAFTON discusses the development of PUBG Ally, a co-playable character powered by NVIDIA ACE technology, in a Q&A with NVIDIA. The article also briefly mentions a Chinese AI model topping charts while another AI, Anthropic Fable 5, was banned.
New production runs of Nvidia's much-loved RTX 3060 finally hit the shelves in Europe, but the price just…
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics card has seen new production runs and is available in Europe, but at a price point that makes it uncompetitive with newer generation cards like the RTX 4060 and RTX 5060 series. Despite offering more VRAM, the older architecture and higher cost make it a poor value proposition for PC gamers.
The RTX 3060 is officially back in Germany, but maybe the GPU will return to 2021 if we ignore it
Nvidia is reportedly re-releasing the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card in Germany at a price of €333.64, which is considered high for a two-generation-old GPU. The author argues against purchasing this card, citing better value in newer GPUs and the potential for such releases to inflate prices, drawing parallels to Nvidia's previous re-release of the RTX 2060 12GB.
Is SteamOS ready to replace Windows? I installed it so you don’t have to
This article explores whether SteamOS is a viable replacement for Windows in PC gaming. Despite its potential for a console-like experience, the author found that SteamOS is still in beta for most systems and requires significant technical expertise to install and troubleshoot, particularly concerning driver support and networking issues. While it may appeal to DIY enthusiasts, it is not yet ready for the average gamer.
Evening Reading - June 29, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Star Fox and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a roguelike called Poly Fighter, and an investigation into Super Micro and NVIDIA. It also notes the resignation of Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson and announces the Tekken World Tour Finals for EVO Singapore 2027.
