The user says he continued with the order even though it was not in stock and still got the GPU. User Grabs XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT for Just $226 Even Though Micro Center Listed it as "Out of Stock" This might be one of the greatest surprises, as you generally don't get an out-of-stock item. I am not very familiar with such orders, but the majority of retailers don't allow you to add the product to the cart if the item isn't available in the inventory. However, in u/Ocean_Full_Of_Cum's case, he was able to add the product to the […]

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The company has switched to the newer Intel Core Series 3 processors for superior battery life, starting at just $549. Framework Laptop 12 Gets New Configurations With Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake Processors, Starting at $549 Popular laptop manufacturer Framework has introduced its latest Laptop 12 series, featuring the Intel Core Series 3 processors. This series transitions from Intel 13th-gen SKUs to the latest Wildcat Lake processors, aiming at the affordable market while also delivering a power-efficient and lightweight experience. The company says that they have also added Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 7, and features such as a fingerprint reader […]

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Seasonic's new power supply reaches the highest efficiency tier in the 80 Plus program at 115W. Seasonic Prime Enterprise RX-1600 PSU Becomes the First to Earn 80 Plus Ruby Certification at 115W Reaching 80 Plus Ruby certification is a major milestone, and Seasonic just did it with its Prime Enterprise RX-1600 1600W power supply unit. The company has announced that this unit has become the first ATX power supply to reach 80 Plus Ruby certification at 115W, positioning it at the top when it comes to the highest efficiency tier. The Prime Enterprise RX-1600 is designed for demanding desktop PCs, […]

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It's been four years since the AMD AM5 motherboard platform and the 600-series motherboards launched. Since its launch, the platform has seen the launch of several CPUs in the Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 families. While the 600-series motherboards provide great features & compatibility with newer Zen 5 CPUs, motherboard makers are always looking to enhance user experiences through the latest technologies, so AMD has introduced a new chipset line called the 800-series. AMD also introduced both X870 and B850 series chipsets for high-end and mainstream AM5 motherboards. Both of these chips provide brand-new designs and brand-new features […]

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Following the game's launch in late 2023, Remedy Entertainment provided excellent post-launch support for Alan Wake 2 (which has been confirmed to have sold 3 million units to date), releasing multiple updates and DLC expansions, one of them leading directly into the studio's next game, CONTROL Resonant. Despite the long time since release, Remedy hasn't abandoned its game, and a new PC update introduces some welcome new features and improvements, including official AMD FSR 4 support on PC. Patch 1.2.10 Improves Alan Wake 2 Across Multiple GPUs The new patch for one of the best games ever made by the […]

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Demand for AI chips has struck an insanely positive note for Samsung because the latest report states that due to overwhelming demand for wafers mass-produced on advanced processes, the Korean giant has raised prices by up to 15 percent on new orders. This move comes just a month after TSMC stated that it will raise wafer prices by up to 10 percent in 2027. New report states that Chinese customers will face the brunt of these price increases, as Samsung caters to U.S. clients first Thanks to U.S. export controls, China is barred from purchasing advanced EUV equipment that would […]

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Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K CPU has allegedly leaked, and we have our first "alleged" performance figures for the Nova Lake-S Desktop SKU. Intel Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs Adopt A Brand New Naming Scheme As Lineup To Extend To Many SKUs The original leak comes from LC Tech Leaks, which has been quite active in disclosing details on Intel's next-gen motherboards, primarily the Z990 parts. In his latest post, the source has revealed what seems to be an upcoming Intel Nova Lake-S CPU with the "Core Ultra 9 4950K" part name. This part name is interesting because it uses four […]

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An ultra-premium GPU like the ASUS Astral RTX 5080 isn’t a purchase for the faint of heart because, at $1994.45 on online retailers like Amazon, the graphics card crosses the price of high-end gaming laptops. However, one customer shows proof that he purchased the same card for less than $700, but the transaction was made on AliExpress. If you thought he acquired the deal of a lifetime, you’re about to read some glaring red flags. The Astral RTX 5080 is likely to have a modified firmware, or it just won’t ship out to the customer at all The images shown by […]

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Over the past few years, Square Enix brought back some niche RPGs that did not see release in North America and Europe back when they were released, such as Live A Live, which returned with a stunning HD-2D remake that allowed players all over the world to experience one of the publisher’s most unique games. Thankfully, it seems like the Japanese company isn’t just focusing on its big upcoming blockbusters such as Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Final Fantasy Resonance, as it may be about to bring back yet another beloved RPG that hasn’t seen a worldwide release on the […]

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Yesterday, Xbox game developers held coordinated "Save Our Devs" rallies across nine cities in the United States and Canada on August 18, organized by the OneBGS union (representing Bethesda Game Studios) alongside the Communications Workers of America (CWA), in protest of the wave of layoffs that recently swept through Microsoft's gaming division like a whirlwind. The Scale of the Cuts The rallies respond to Microsoft's announcement of roughly 3,200 planned Xbox job cuts, with the first phase already having eliminated 1,600 positions and the remaining cuts expected to hit before the middle of 2027. CWA-represented Xbox workers now total nearly […]

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The ongoing AI boom and its impact on global chip manufacturing have created an opportunity for Chinese chip manufacturing equipment providers to cater to growing domestic demand, says a report from local media. Along with pressure on memory and packaging supply, the machines used throughout the chip manufacturing process, such as deposition, etching and testing are also in short supply, with lead times of leading Western, Korean and Japanese suppliers touching 24 months. The Chinese firms, with shorter lead times and growing domestic demand, might be able to capture some of the market in the current historic period of capacity […]

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These few months have been exceptionally cruel to consumers because of the AI boom, particularly those who have a need for all kinds of storage, both internal and external. The desperation in the air can cause buyers to make a truckload of mistakes, such as one individual who believed he scored big when he purchased three 32TB external drives, only to find out that none of them worked. Upon closer inspection, it was found that a microSD card had been hot-glued to the PCB. Shopping from a sketchy website will always result in subpar experiences The website’s name was omitted […]

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has been struggling on PC since launch due to performance issues, and a new twist has made the situation even more embarrassing for publisher Sony and developer Arc System Works: a cracked, DRM-free version of the game is reportedly running significantly smoother than the official retail release. A Rough PC Launch Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls launched on August 6 for PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) and quickly topped Steam's best-seller charts. That early momentum didn't translate into a smooth reception, however, as the game's Steam user reviews dropped to a […]

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In what is a seminal step for China's fast-evolving space industry, LandSpace has just managed to successfully recover the booster of its Zhuque-3 (ZQ-3) rocket, becoming a viable counterpart to the state-backed CALT and its CZ-10B rocket. LandSpace's ZQ-3 rocket just became a viable counterpart to the state-backed CALT and its CZ-10B rocket China's space-related ambitions are growing by leaps and bounds. We reported recently that the Asian giant has now reserved over 200,000 orbital slots with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with some estimates pegging the total number at 244,000. Well, now China is apparently becoming serious about filling […]

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GMKtec has been making Mini PCs for years now. They are based out of the technology hub of Shenzhen, China, and have maintained strategic partnerships with AMD, Intel & Microsoft, and currently offer a wide array of solutions, all the way from entry-level to enthusiast-grade designs based on mobility chips from AMD & Intel. The latest offering from GMKtec that targets the premium segment with AMD's Ryzen AI 400 APU family. For this, GMKtec is introducing its EVO X1 PRO, which is the smaller sibling to the EVO X2 AI we tested last year. While the EVO X2 features the […]

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There’s no shortage of pre-built gaming PC deals on Amazon, but to get one at $300 off is definitely a rarity. Fortunately, the ASUS ROG G700 is certainly a powerhouse that will sate the requirements of gamers and creative professionals. In addition to sporting NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070, the desktop also ships with double the standard RAM count, all at $1,999.99. The powerful configuration of the ASUS ROG G700 comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with 20 cores to boost productivity and multi-core performance The RTX 5070 packs more than sufficient graphics horsepower to run AAA games at […]

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Getting your hands on a high-capacity and speedy 4TB SSD in 2026 for under $200 is a distant dream, as even 2TB drives are often priced at $300. In short, the DRAM shortage has ensured that the consumer market will remain miserable for quite some time, and to rub salt into the wound, one owner of Samsung’s 870 EVO in the 4TB capacity reveals that the drive he purchased for $169.99 back in 2023 is now available for six times the premium. The new price of the 870 EVO SSD is shown to touch $1,100, showing just how dire the situation […]

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Battlefield 6 is kicking off the next phase of Season 4 with its biggest update yet. Game Update 1.4.2.0 went live today, introducing a full Top Gun crossover event, the return of the classic Wake Island map, an expanded Tsuru Reef, two new fighter jets, and a free trial running through August 25 across all platforms. Top Gun Comes to the Battlefield in a Free Trial Week The centerpiece of this update is a full-scale crossover with the movie franchise Top Gun, developed in partnership with Paramount Games Studio. It's described as Battlefield's most elaborate seasonal event to date, and […]

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The ongoing supply squeeze in mature DRAM and NAND chips is about to get a lot worse, as per the latest projections from Morgan Stanley. Meanwhile, the retail prices for newer DDR5 chips are also showing no sign of cooling down, with spot prices for DDR5-5600/6400 24GB rising by another 8 percent in August alone. Morgan Stanley says the oncoming supply squeeze in DDR4 and SLC NAND is mostly supply-driven, as memory makers continue to shift capacity toward HBM, DDR5 and higher-layer NAND Morgan Stanley's latest note does not bring glad tidings for the consumer electronics sphere. The Wall Street […]

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Warren Spector, the veteran game designer best known for creating Deus Ex, has announced his retirement following more than four decades in the games industry. Spector shared the news on LinkedIn, describing a decision that comes after flirting with retirement and choosing to stay in the industry longer: The reasons for my retirement are straightforward: I'm nearing 44 years as a developer. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working on tabletop role-playing games and board games, and I've contributed to a multitude of digital games—17 complete titles, if I recall correctly, along with about nine expansion packs. A […]

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