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MSI has quietly expanded its GeForce RTX 5060 lineup with four new V1 models that reportedly use a cut down version of NVIDIA’s larger GB205 graphics processor instead of the GB206 chip normally found inside the RTX 5060. The new cards appear under MSI’s Ventus and Gaming families, with standard and factory overclocked versions available in each range. Their core specifications are expected to

AMD’s Ryzen 7 7700X3D is now available through Newegg, with a promotional code reducing the processor from its listed $328.99 price to about $279. The new Zen 4 desktop chip is positioned as a more affordable alternative to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It uses AMD’s 3D V Cache technology and is aimed primarily at gamers who want strong frame rates without paying for a

A PC builder appears to have received an unexpected processor upgrade after ordering an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and finding a Ryzen 7 9800X3D inside the package instead. The customer shared photographs showing a receipt for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D alongside a processor marked as the newer Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The two chips use the same AM5 socket, but the 9800X3D is a newer

HKC has revealed the full specifications of two RGB Mini LED gaming monitors first shown at Computex 2026, alongside a more affordable Fast IPS model aimed at mainstream players. The new premium displays are the APEX 27U165D and APEX 32U165VD. Both support a dual mode system that lets you switch between 4K at 165Hz and Full HD at 330Hz, giving you a choice between

The Gigabyte Gaming Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB has dropped below $500 for the first time since the graphics card launched globally. The card is listed at $549.99, but an additional $50 promotional code reduces the final price to $499.99. The code is provided after you submit an email address through the retailer’s discount offer. That brings the model around $50 below the Radeon

ASRock has introduced the X870E Taichi White as one of its most feature rich AM5 motherboards, combining a premium white design with extensive connectivity, overclocking support, and compatibility with current and future Ryzen processors. Priced at $439.99, the motherboard is aimed at enthusiasts building high end gaming or content creation systems. It uses AMD’s flagship X870E chipset and supports Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and

AMD has introduced a limited edition gaming hardware collection inspired by the Valorant Champions Tour China 2026 season. The VCTCN 2026 Collector’s Edition was revealed during AMD Carnival Hour at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai. AMD worked with TJ Sports to create a group of themed products aimed at Valorant fans, esports followers, and hardware collectors. The collection includes four products: an AMD Ryzen

A hardware repair team has restored hotspot temperature monitoring on Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards, showing that some cards may throttle even when their reported average GPU temperature appears normal. Nvidia stopped exposing hotspot readings through common monitoring tools with the Blackwell generation. Applications such as GPU Z, HWiNFO, HWMonitor, and MSI Afterburner could still show average GPU and memory temperatures, but the

AMD has introduced a new research technique called PEPS that could make neural texture compression more memory efficient without causing a major loss in image quality. PEPS stands for Positional Encoding Projected Sampling. The method changes how positional information is fed into the neural networks used to represent textures and other visual data. AMD presented the research at the I3D Symposium. Its tests suggest

Xbox cannot continue treating hardware, publishing, subscriptions, cloud gaming, PC distribution, and multiplatform releases as equal priorities without creating conflicts between them, according to two former industry executives. The debate has become more urgent following Microsoft’s plans to cut around 3,200 Xbox jobs by July 2027. Studio closures, project cancellations, declining Game Pass subscriptions, and a shifting approach to exclusive games have made it

Ubisoft Barcelona is facing 51 layoffs shortly after contributing to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which reportedly sold 2 million copies on its launch day. The Spanish studio was responsible for the game’s underwater sections, one of the remake’s most praised additions. Its work expanded the exploration systems from the original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and helped give the new version a stronger

HP’s 16 inch OmniBook 5 is currently available for $809.99, reducing its usual $1,099.99 price by $290. The laptop is designed for everyday productivity rather than gaming. It combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor with 16GB of memory, a 512GB solid state drive, and a 2K OLED display. Its specifications make it suitable for office work, study, video meetings, web research, spreadsheets, document editing,

Qualcomm has released a new Snapdragon Control Panel update that improves game management, driver access, and one click optimization on Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon X processors. Version 2026.2.0 does not increase graphics performance directly, but it makes several parts of the gaming experience easier to manage. The update redesigns the game library, improves software update controls, and gives you direct access to newer

Microsoft has started selling the Snapdragon X2 versions of its latest Surface devices for business customers, expanding its Arm based PC lineup beyond consumer hardware. The Surface Laptop 8 for Business is available with either a Snapdragon X2 Plus or Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. Microsoft has also launched a Snapdragon X2 version of the 13 inch Surface Pro 12 for Business. Both devices previously

The Alienware 15 offers solid gaming performance through NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, but its loud cooling system, warm keyboard, heavy design, and small 512GB SSD make it difficult to recommend without careful consideration. The tested configuration combines an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with an RTX 5050, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 15.3 inch display running at 1920 by 1200 with

Newegg has launched a limited summer sale featuring several AMD Ryzen processor bundles with compatible motherboards and optional DDR5 memory. The promotion includes the Ryzen 5 9600X, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and Ryzen 9 9900X. Prices start at $289.99 for a processor and motherboard package, while larger combinations with 16GB of DDR5 memory reach $718.99. The offers are scheduled to remain available until July 31,

The end of Destiny 2 has raised concern across the games industry, with Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford warning that business decisions can take control away from the people who spend years building and supporting a game. Destiny 2 received its final major content update in June 2026 after its planned conclusion was announced one month earlier. The game remains playable, but active development

The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are already dealing with major multiplayer problems caused by hackers. The games arrived on PlayStation with strong interest from players who wanted to revisit two of the most popular entries in the series. However, the online experience quickly became unstable, with reports of modified lobbies, unfair unlocks,

Xbox is facing a deeper challenge than layoffs, rising hardware prices, or changes to its studio structure. Microsoft still needs to explain where meaningful long term growth will come from as traditional gaming platforms compete for the attention of a largely established audience. Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC stores continue to serve millions of players, but much of their business depends on selling more

Once Human will launch on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox app for Windows PC on August 25, 2026. The free to play survival game originally arrived on PC before expanding to mobile devices in 2025. Its console release follows a period of testing and gives Xbox players access to the game more than two years after its first