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Lenovo’s most powerful RTX 5090 gaming PC just dropped to a record-low price
Lenovo's high-end Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and an RTX 5090 GPU, has reached a record low price of $4657.49 with a discount code. This configuration includes 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, offering substantial performance for gaming and content creation. The article highlights the power of the RTX 5090 and DLSS 4.5 technology, noting that building a similar PC would be more expensive.
Trump confirms he brought Jensen Huang on his expedition to convince China to 'open up'
Donald Trump confirmed that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was on Air Force One with him to discuss opening up trade with China regarding AI hardware. Huang has previously advocated for exporting AI technology to China, despite concerns about military use and US bans. The article notes Nvidia's significant growth and its desire to supply goods globally.
NVIDIA 007 First Light Bundle
NVIDIA has announced a new bundle featuring its upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards. Purchasers of these cards will receive a free copy of IO Interactive's new James Bond game, 007 First Light.
Morning Tech Bits
Forza Horizon 6 early access is set to begin this week, featuring NVIDIA's DLSS Multi Frame Generation and Ray Tracing technologies. Additionally, AMD has expanded its Ryzen 9000 PRO processor lineup with six new models.
Here's how the Iran war is hitting key supplies for components, according to supply chain experts
The conflict in Iran is significantly impacting global supply chains, particularly for materials essential to semiconductor and component manufacturing. Key substances like helium, sulphuric acid, PPE resin, aluminium, and solvents for photoresists are facing shortages due to disrupted trade routes and damaged production facilities. Experts warn of sustained price increases and potential multi-year disruptions, with AI infrastructure likely prioritized over consumer electronics.
Teaching software company strikes a deal with hackers to get customer data back, defying FBI guidance
Education technology company Instructure has reached an agreement with the hacker group ShinyHunters, who exfiltrated hundreds of gigabytes of data from its Canvas learning management system. The stolen data, potentially exposing the names, email addresses, and private messages of about 280 million users, has reportedly been returned and confirmed as destroyed. This action defies FBI guidance that advises against paying ransoms to cybercriminals.
New testing shows DisplayPort 2.1 is very picky about the monitor cable you're using
New testing indicates that DisplayPort 2.1 connections are highly dependent on the specific cable used, with many setups failing to achieve full bandwidth without a certified DP80 cable. This can force the use of Display Stream Compression (DSC), potentially impacting visual fidelity and refresh rates. GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel support DisplayPort 2.1, but the cable choice is crucial for unlocking its full capabilities.
New GeForce Driver
NVIDIA has released a new Windows driver, version 596.49, for its GeForce graphics cards. The update primarily adds support for the upcoming launch of Forza Horizon 6, with additional unspecified support for other imminent releases.
Morning Tech Bits
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was notably absent from the list of tech leaders, including Apple's Tim Cook and Elon Musk, invited to President Trump's state visit to China. The article highlights this snub in the context of international business relations.
Lip-Bu Tan says 'Intel and Nvidia are collaborating to develop exciting new products' and I'm wondering…
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced that Intel and Nvidia are collaborating on new products, following rumors of Nvidia using Intel Foundry services for future AI GPUs. This partnership could involve Intel's 'Serpent Lake' chip and Nvidia's 'Rubin GPU' technology, potentially diversifying Nvidia's production away from TSMC amidst global tensions and US government preference for domestic chip manufacturing.
Intel's Big Battlemage Arc Pro B70 GPU benchmarked in games, ends up bang-on Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB performance
Benchmarks indicate Intel's Arc Pro B70 GPU offers performance comparable to the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti in traditional rasterization, but falls behind when ray tracing is enabled. Despite its larger die size and 32 GB of VRAM, the GPU is not being released for gaming due to cost-effectiveness concerns compared to Nvidia's offerings.
A killswitch has been pitched for the Linux kernel that could shut down vulnerable functions while users wait for…
Nvidia staffer Sasha Levin has proposed a 'killswitch' for the Linux kernel that would allow privileged operators to temporarily disable vulnerable functions while a permanent fix is developed. This feature aims to mitigate security risks during the window between a vulnerability's discovery and the release of a patch, though some users express concerns about its potential misuse.
Gigabyte, Asus, MSI, and more reportedly adjust their sales targets as the RAM crisis strangles motherboard sales
Major motherboard manufacturers including Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock are reportedly lowering their sales targets for the remainder of 2026 due to ongoing RAM and storage shortages. These shortages, exacerbated by AI infrastructure demand and global supply chain issues, have led to significant price increases for PC components, impacting consumer purchasing decisions and the overall gaming PC market.
And so it begins — Sony has pledged to AI use for PlayStation, claiming it will 'unleash the creativity of our studios', and this is what I've been worried about
Sony CEO Hideaki Nishino announced a commitment to using Artificial Intelligence to enhance game development and 'unleash the creativity of our studios' on PlayStation platforms. While Nishino stated AI will augment, not replace, human talent, concerns remain about its potential impact on the industry, especially in light of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology and Activision's use of AI in Call of Duty.
Roblox wants AI to make its games photorealistic, but the devs making those games aren't sold on the idea: 'I don't think that your average player right now wants to do that'
Roblox is exploring the use of AI to create photorealistic graphics for its games, a move that has met with skepticism from developers like Alec Kieft. Kieft, co-creator of '99 Nights in the Forest,' argues that the platform's current minimalist aesthetic is a feature, not a bug, allowing players to focus on gameplay and making games accessible. While Roblox may be aiming for a broader audience, developers believe the demand for high-fidelity graphics on the platform is currently niche.
AI Yi-Yi!
NVIDIA's Vice President has admitted that the company's AI operational costs now surpass its expenditure on human employees, highlighting the escalating compute expenses within the industry. The article also touches upon an AI data center project that reportedly consumed 29 million gallons of water.
Rockstar ransom hackers claim to have stolen the data of 280 million teachers, school staff, and students in Canvas…
Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, has experienced a significant data breach. The ransomware group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility, alleging the theft of data belonging to 280 million teachers, school staff, and students, including names, email addresses, and private messages. The group had previously targeted Rockstar Games and Nvidia.
Nvidia RTX 5050 review (Palit Dual edition)
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is recommended for budget PC gamers, offering reliable 1080p and decent 1440p performance with upscaling, outperforming Intel's B580 and often undercutting AMD's RX 9060 XT. While it matches the performance of the previous generation's RTX 4060 at a similar price point, its design shows little ambition beyond being 'good enough'. The card runs cool and quiet, and benefits from Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology, making it a solid, if unexciting, choice for those with a strict budget.
Nvidia's VP of deep learning says AI workers are already 'far beyond the costs of the employees'
Nvidia's VP of applied deep learning, Bryan Catanzaro, stated that the cost of compute for AI development has surpassed the cost of human employees for his team. This highlights the significant investment companies like Nvidia, OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon are making in AI technology, raising concerns about its impact on the workforce.
'90s virtual reality, Battlefield 2142, and Total War: This month in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years ago
This article looks back at PC Gamer magazine issues from May 1996, May 2006, and May 2016, highlighting cover stories and notable news from those periods. It revisits predictions about virtual reality and online gaming, discusses sequels like Battlefield 2142, and covers the launch of Total War: Warhammer and the early days of VR technology.
