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ASUS ROG gaming laptops show a computer is more than its components
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming laptop is highlighted as an exemplar of comprehensive design, emphasizing that a computer's performance extends beyond individual components. It showcases advanced thermal management and component integration to maximize gaming and demanding workloads like AI and 3D rendering.
GeForce NOW Turns Up the Heat With New GeForce RTX 5080-Powered Toronto Server
NVIDIA is expanding its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service with a new GeForce RTX 5080-powered server in Toronto, bringing enhanced performance closer to users in the region. The service also received updates for NTE: Neverness to Everness, including a new '999 Nights' mode and upcoming touch controls, and the Endless Ragnarok expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Three new games are also joining the GeForce NOW library this week.
Intel is back in F1 as it officially partners with last year's winners McLaren to provide the team with heaps of…
Intel has officially partnered with McLaren Racing to provide the Formula 1 team with its Xeon and Core Ultra chips. These processors will be used for various critical functions including aerodynamic analysis and real-time decision systems. This marks Intel's return to F1 sponsorship, extending to McLaren's IndyCar and sim racing teams.
Kingston has just launched a massive 30.72TB Gen 5 SSD, and it's not for us storage-starved gamers
Kingston has launched a 30.72TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe U.2 SSD, the DC3000ME, designed for enterprise applications like AI and data centers, not for gamers. This drive boasts sequential read speeds of up to 14GB/s, significantly exceeding typical gaming SSD performance. While not intended for consumers, its release highlights the growing demand for high-capacity storage in professional environments, with potential implications for future consumer SSD pricing.
GeForce Now: RTX 5080 Performance On Nearly 4000+ Games
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW Ultimate membership now features RTX 5080-class performance, supporting up to 5K resolution at 120 FPS or 360 FPS at 1080p, along with DLSS 4 and advanced ray tracing. This upgrade coincides with the May games lineup, including day-one support for upcoming titles like Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, and the addition of several Firaxis titles.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW gets even more games and RTX 5080 power expands
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is expanding its game library with numerous titles arriving over the next month, including Forza Horizon 6 and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core. The service is also increasing its RTX 5080-powered systems for Ultimate tier subscribers, offering support for up to 5K resolution at 120 FPS and advanced features like DLSS 4 and ray tracing. Additionally, classic Firaxis strategy games will be added as Install-to-Play titles.
