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Justin Nelon

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news Claude Fable 5 Designs a Working PCB From Scratch, but the Experiment Cost $450

Claude Fable 5 Designs a Working PCB From Scratch, but the Experiment Cost $450

Claude Fable 5 has been used to design a complete custom printed circuit board that was later manufactured and shown working with real hardware. The project suggests that AI can now handle a large part of the PCB design process, although the cost and mistakes involved show that the technology is still far from replacing experienced engineers. The creator set a strict rule for
news Thermal Grizzly WireView 8 Pin Connectors Reportedly Melt on Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Thermal Grizzly WireView 8 Pin Connectors Reportedly Melt on Radeon RX 7900 XTX

A Radeon RX 7900 XTX owner has reported damage involving melted 8 pin PCIe power connectors while using a Thermal Grizzly WireView adapter. The case is unusual because traditional 8 pin GPU connectors are generally considered less problematic than newer 16 pin power designs, but this incident shows that they are still capable of overheating when electrical contact is poor. The owner had reportedly
news Manli Launches Unlimited Firepower RTX 50 Graphics Cards With GPU Sag Detection

Manli Launches Unlimited Firepower RTX 50 Graphics Cards With GPU Sag Detection

Manli has introduced a new graphics card family called Unlimited Firepower, adding two factory overclocked RTX 50 series models to its existing GPU lineup. The new cards also include an unusual hardware feature that can detect excessive GPU sag and send a warning through the company’s software. The first two models are the Manli UF GeForce RTX 5060 OC and UF GeForce RTX 5060
news DLSS Multi Frame Generation Mods Bring RTX 50 Series Feature to RTX 40, 30 and 20 GPUs

DLSS Multi Frame Generation Mods Bring RTX 50 Series Feature to RTX 40, 30 and 20 GPUs

NVIDIA’s DLSS Multi Frame Generation technology is officially limited to GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, but modders have now managed to run versions of the feature on three older GPU generations. Recent community projects have brought native DLSS frame generation code to RTX 40, RTX 30 and even RTX 20 series cards. These projects differ from older workarounds that relied on AMD’s frame
news NVIDIA NBA 2K27 Challenge Offers Four Custom RTX 5090 GPUs Worth $2,599 Each

NVIDIA NBA 2K27 Challenge Offers Four Custom RTX 5090 GPUs Worth $2,599 Each

NVIDIA has launched a new NBA 2K27 themed giveaway that will award four custom GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards to selected winners. Each card is valued at $2,599, bringing the total prize value to about $10,396. The giveaway is built around a poster challenge where players submit memorable NBA 2K27 moments or take part through other approved engagement methods. The contest is already open
news Windows 11 Account Disappears From Login Screen, Two Registry Changes Restore It

Windows 11 Account Disappears From Login Screen, Two Registry Changes Restore It

A Windows 11 account unexpectedly disappeared from the login screen in an unusual software glitch, even though the local profile and personal files were still present on the PC. The problem did not involve an erased account. The profile remained visible inside the C:\Users directory, which indicated that Windows was hiding the account rather than deleting it. Two Registry Editor changes eventually restored the
news AMD Adds Ryzen 5 7500 and Ryzen 5 5500F to Its Older Desktop CPU Lineups

AMD Adds Ryzen 5 7500 and Ryzen 5 5500F to Its Older Desktop CPU Lineups

AMD has quietly expanded two of its older desktop processor families with the Ryzen 5 7500 and Ryzen 5 5500F. One joins the Zen 4 based Ryzen 7000 lineup with integrated graphics, while the other brings a new Zen 3 option to the long running Ryzen 5000 family. Both processors use six CPU cores and 12 threads, but they target different platforms and price
news DLSS 5 Hybrid NVFP4 Mod Brings Only Small Performance Gains on RTX 50 GPUs

DLSS 5 Hybrid NVFP4 Mod Brings Only Small Performance Gains on RTX 50 GPUs

Modders have managed to run a hybrid FP8 and NVFP4 version of NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 Neural Rendering model on GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, but the early results show only a very small performance improvement. The experiment is designed to reduce the processing cost of DLSS 5 by moving parts of the neural workload from FP8 to NVFP4. Blackwell GPUs include fifth generation
news MSI PRO MAX 341QPXW14G Targets Mac Workflows With 34 Inch QD OLED Panel

MSI PRO MAX 341QPXW14G Targets Mac Workflows With 34 Inch QD OLED Panel

MSI has introduced the PRO MAX 341QPXW14G, a 34 inch ultrawide productivity monitor built around Mac focused workflows, multitasking and color sensitive work. The monitor uses a fifth generation QD OLED panel with a 3440 x 1440 resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. MSI is positioning it as a premium work display rather than a gaming first model, although its 0.03 ms response
news PlayStation Reportedly Dropped Kojima’s Physint Over Budget Concerns and Timed Exclusivity

PlayStation Reportedly Dropped Kojima’s Physint Over Budget Concerns and Timed Exclusivity

PlayStation reportedly stepped away from Hideo Kojima’s Physint after concerns grew around the project’s budget, development schedule and the prospect of funding another game that would not remain permanently exclusive to PlayStation hardware. The stealth action project was announced in 2024 as a collaboration between PlayStation and Kojima Productions. It was positioned as Kojima’s return to the genre closely associated with his earlier Metal
news Marvel’s Wolverine Runs Advanced Ray Tracing on PS5 Pro With Only a Small Performance Hit

Marvel’s Wolverine Runs Advanced Ray Tracing on PS5 Pro With Only a Small Performance Hit

Marvel’s Wolverine appears to make strong use of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s extra graphics hardware, with advanced ray tracing producing only a small performance penalty in early comparisons. Testing shows that enabling the game’s Advanced RT mode on PS5 Pro reduces performance by roughly 3 to 4 frames per second. That is a relatively small loss given the added reflection and global illumination effects.
news Crimson Desert Patch 2.02.00 Fixes Progression Bugs, DLSS Crashes and Visual Noise Ahead of October Expansion

Crimson Desert Patch 2.02.00 Fixes Progression Bugs, DLSS Crashes and Visual Noise Ahead of October Expansion

Pearl Abyss has released another substantial Crimson Desert update as it continues improving the game ahead of the Charting the Unknown expansion scheduled for October 15, 2026. Patch 2.02.00 focuses mainly on bug fixes rather than new mechanics. The update addresses quest progression problems, a crash connected to NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, combat input issues and several visual problems that have remained noticeable since
news Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Supports 40 to 60 Hz and Full LFC, but Games Need Patches

Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Supports 40 to 60 Hz and Full LFC, but Games Need Patches

Nintendo Switch 2 now supports variable refresh rate in docked mode, giving developers more flexibility to use 40 FPS targets and unlocked frame rates on compatible displays. Early testing suggests the implementation is stronger than the one currently available on PlayStation 5 in some important areas. In 60 Hz mode, Switch 2 supports a VRR range of 40 to 60 Hz, matching Xbox Series
news Phantom Blade Zero Lets You Earn the Platinum Trophy in One Run, While Sixty Six Days Mode Adds a Much Harder New Game Plus Challenge

Phantom Blade Zero Lets You Earn the Platinum Trophy in One Run, While Sixty Six Days Mode Adds a Much Harder New Game Plus Challenge

Phantom Blade Zero will allow players to unlock every achievement and earn the Platinum Trophy in a single playthrough, even on the easiest difficulty. The game will still include a far more demanding New Game Plus mode called Sixty Six Days for players who want a much harsher challenge. Director Soulframe Liang explained that the original concept for Phantom Blade Zero was much more
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