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Valve's Steam Hardware Survey suggests the Radeon RX 9070 XT is now AMD's most popular GPU
Valve's August Steam Hardware Survey indicates the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has become AMD's most popular GPU, surpassing its non-XT variant and older Radeon models. Despite this gain, Nvidia's GeForce cards, particularly the RTX 3060 and RTX 5070, still dominate the overall user base. The article notes that the RX 9070 XT's current price point may be hindering wider adoption.
Anbernic's first Snapdragon handheld looks like a Switch Lite, but it will sweat running PS2 games
Anbernic has released its first Snapdragon-powered handheld, the RG 55G1, which resembles a Nintendo Switch Lite and starts at $139.99. While capable of running games up to Nintendo GameCube, the device struggles with more demanding PlayStation 2 titles like Burnout Revenge and God of War, indicating its limitations with 3D engines.
ROG Xbox Ally X20 pre-orders are now live, prices start from $1,299.99 with standalone handhelds available
Pre-orders for the ASUS ROG Ally X20, a refreshed gaming handheld, are now live with prices starting at $1,299.99. This new model features a 7.4-inch 1080P 120Hz OLED display but retains the same AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage as its predecessor. The standalone handheld and an AR Glasses bundle will be released on October 15.
4th of July is your last chance to grab some World Cup TV deals before next month's final
Consumers can take advantage of 4th of July television deals to purchase a new screen before the FIFA World Cup final on July 19. Various TV options, including LG OLED and mini LED models, are available at discounted prices, offering enhanced viewing experiences for the remaining matches.
How to unlock Hercules and Phil in Disney Dreamlight Valley
This guide details the steps required to unlock Hercules and Phil in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Players must complete five new quests within the Hercules realm, which involves solving puzzles, completing obstacle courses, and gathering specific items to progress through the 'A Heroes Journey' update.
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a China-exclusive GPU that could become global
Packaging for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card has leaked with English branding, suggesting a potential global release outside of China. This mid-range GPU features a Navi 48 GPU and 12GB GDDR6 RAM, positioning it as a competitor to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070. While currently a China-exclusive 'Golden Rabbit Edition', its potential worldwide launch could offer a more affordable option in the current GPU market.
These Memorial Day TV deals could save you squinting at the World Cup on a tiny, dull screen
Memorial Day sales offer discounts on televisions, potentially serving as a last-minute upgrade before the World Cup begins on June 11. Deals include high-end models from LG and more affordable options from Hisense, with some screens also suitable for gaming in 4K.
Call me bananas, but having to buy a fancy new Asus GPU cable to avoid molten ports shouldn't be a thing
The article discusses the unusual market for specialized power supply cables, like the Asus ROG Equalizer, designed to prevent overheating and melting ports on high-end graphics cards. It highlights the absurdity of needing such accessories due to potential wattage issues with premium Nvidia and AMD GPUs, while noting that Asus is offering the cable with certain power supply units.
