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The Witcher 3 Next Gen has received an unofficial DLSS 4.5 upgrade through a new paid mod from PureDark. The mod adds NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation support, giving RTX 50 series owners a new way to boost performance in CD Projekt Red’s open world RPG. This is not an official update from CD Projekt Red or NVIDIA.

AMD is reportedly preparing a new entry level Radeon RX 9000 desktop graphics card called the Radeon RX 9050. The card is expected to sit below the Radeon RX 9060 series, but early specifications suggest it may use the same full Navi 44 core configuration as the RX 9060 XT. According to the leaked information, the Radeon RX 9050 has 2,048 Stream Processors. That

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox partnership with Discord by adding Xbox Game Pass access to Discord Nitro. Eligible Nitro members can now get a Starter Edition of Xbox Game Pass where the offer is available. The new benefit gives Discord Nitro members a limited way to try Game Pass without signing up through Xbox directly. Microsoft has not shared the full game list in

Intel and NVIDIA’s chip partnership is still active, even though both companies have shared very few public updates since the deal was announced last year. Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan has now confirmed that the two companies are still working together on future products. Tan mentioned the collaboration after NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang received an honorary doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University. Tan took part

Palit has introduced the GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 series, adding two new custom RTX 5080 graphics cards to its current lineup. The new models use an all black triple fan design and are aimed at buyers who want a cleaner, darker build style without extra visual noise. The lineup includes the GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 OC and the standard GeForce RTX 5080

PowerColor has listed its Radeon AI PRO R9600D, a workstation and AI focused graphics card based on AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture. The card uses a passive single slot design, making it suitable for dense workstation and server style systems where chassis airflow handles cooling. The Radeon AI PRO R9600D is part of AMD’s newer Radeon AI PRO R9000 series, which also includes the R9700S.

V Color has introduced new DDR5 8000 RDIMM memory for Intel W890 workstation platforms, giving high end desktop and professional systems another option for faster registered memory. The new modules are rated at 8000 MT/s while running at 1.1V, which is notable because RDIMM memory is usually focused more on stability and capacity than extreme speed. V Color is also claiming much higher overclocking

Cooler Master has started bringing its GPU Shield safety feature to retail power supplies, beginning with the new MWE Gold V4 series in China. The feature is designed to monitor the 16 pin GPU power connector and reduce the risk of damage caused by abnormal current levels. The MWE Gold V4 is already listed for preorder in China. The 850W model is priced at

Xbox Game Pass already has five confirmed games for June 2026, giving subscribers an early look at what is coming after a busy May lineup led by Forza Horizon 6. The current June list includes The Elder Scrolls Online on PC, Beastro, Denshattack!, Frog Sqwad, and Vapor World: Over The Mind. Some of these games already have exact dates, while others are only confirmed

Microsoft is preparing one of the biggest Windows 11 Taskbar changes since the operating system launched. After years of complaints, Windows 11 will finally let you move the Taskbar to the top, bottom, left, or right side of the screen. The change is already available to Windows Insiders on the experimental branch. This means it is still being tested, but it is now clear

Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has dropped below its official price, giving PC builders a strong new CPU deal at a difficult time for system upgrades. The 24 core desktop processor is now listed at $279.99, which is $20 below its $299 MSRP. The Core Ultra 200S Plus chips are improved versions of Intel’s earlier Core Ultra 200S lineup. The key changes include

A 6 preorders may not open on May 18 despite Best Buy email leak GTA 6 fans may need to wait longer for preorders, despite a recent Best Buy affiliate email suggesting they could begin on May 18. New insider comments now claim that the email was real, but that preorders are not actually expected to open on Monday. The earlier email caused a

Intel appears to be preparing a new Panther Lake variant called Panther Lake R, according to a recent Linux kernel patch. The chip looks different from the standard Panther Lake lineup because it is described as a ruggedized version built for harsh environments. The patch lists Panther Lake R with a new model ID of 223. That is separate from the regular Panther Lake

The IQUINIX Magi75 is a low profile mechanical keyboard built for people who want a compact, quiet, and premium typing experience without moving to a full size board. It is priced at $139 and uses a 75 percent layout with 84 keys, making it small enough for travel while still keeping useful navigation keys. Low profile keyboards can be difficult to get right. They

Chinese memory makers are moving faster in DDR5 development as global DRAM supply remains tight. ChangXin Memory Technologies, better known as CXMT, is leading the push with newer DDR5 chips and modules that are getting closer to the level of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. The timing matters because the memory market is under pressure from AI servers, enterprise systems, consumer PCs, and mobile

Xbox fans are again debating whether Microsoft should bring back major exclusive games, and the discussion has grown louder under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Sharma has already said “I hear you” when asked about Xbox exclusives, which has given some fans hope that the company may rethink its current approach. The problem is that Xbox’s direction is no longer controlled only by what

We have gotten an exclusive look at the upcoming Motorola Edge 2026, and let me tell you, this phone is something special. Our sources sent over a fresh set of images, and after spending some time studying every detail, it is clear that Motorola is not playing around with this one. The Edge 2026 looks like a serious step up in both design and

ASUS and XREAL have opened preorders for the ROG XREAL R1, a new pair of gaming focused AR glasses priced at $849. The headset is aimed at handheld PC players, laptop gamers, and anyone who wants a large private display without using a full VR headset. The ROG XREAL R1 is based closely on the XREAL One Pro, but ASUS has given it a

Microsoft is changing how Windows drivers are handled, with a new Driver Quality Initiative designed to reduce crashes, improve stability, and make driver updates safer across Windows 11. The company announced the plan at WinHEC 2026 in Taipei. Microsoft says the initiative is an ecosystem wide effort, which means it is not only changing its own work. It also wants hardware partners and driver

ASUS has introduced the ROG Crosshair 2006, a special 20th anniversary motherboard that brings back the look of early Republic of Gamers hardware while using modern AMD X870E features. The board is designed as a tribute to the first ROG motherboards from 2006. Instead of the dark, covered look used by many current gaming boards, the Crosshair 2006 uses a blue and white color