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ASUS has listed the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 on its official US store for $5,499.99, confirming that the special edition card will be one of the most expensive consumer RTX 5090 models from the company. The card was created for ROG’s 20th anniversary celebration and had already appeared through a European retailer at a much higher converted price, but the US listing

NVIDIA’s rumored GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is shaping up to be one of the more interesting cards in the expected RTX 50 SUPER refresh, mainly because of its memory upgrade. The card is not expected to be a major architectural change over the standard RTX 5070 Ti, but the reported move from 16GB to 24GB of GDDR7 could make it more useful for

China’s decision to restrict helium exports has added another supply concern for the semiconductor industry, especially as AI chip demand continues to rise. The move comes shortly after Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan warned that helium could become one of the overlooked bottlenecks for semiconductor growth. Helium is not usually discussed as often as wafers, packaging capacity, power supply, or advanced lithography tools, but

Colorful has shown a new speed record for DDR5 memory using CXMT chips, pushing its iGame Shadow II memory kit to 8600 MT/s on an AMD AM5 platform. The result is notable because CXMT based DDR5 modules were previously seen as much more limited, with many kits staying around 6000 MT/s before recent BIOS improvements began unlocking higher speeds. The demonstration used Colorful’s iGame

MSI’s Claw 8 EX AI Plus is one of the first gaming handhelds built around Intel’s new Arc G3 Extreme chip, and the review results show a major step forward for Intel in this category. The handheld is priced at $1,699.99, which places it firmly in the premium segment, but its performance and efficiency make it one of the more important handheld PCs released

AMD has presented new research that could make neural texture compression more efficient, although the work is still far from becoming something you can use in today’s games. The research, called PEPS, short for Positional Encoding Projected Sampling, was shown at the I3D Symposium and focuses on improving how neural networks represent texture data. Neural texture compression is a possible future solution for reducing

NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series graphics cards may be running into thermal problems that are harder to spot through normal monitoring tools. A new report from Brazilian repair channel Paulo Gomes says modded monitoring access has restored GPU hotspot readings on Blackwell cards, revealing cases where some RTX 50 GPUs were throttling even though their average temperatures looked acceptable. The issue centers on the difference

ASRock’s X870E Taichi White is a premium AM5 motherboard built for Ryzen buyers who want a high end feature set without moving into the most expensive motherboard tier. The board is priced at $439.99, which places it below $500 while still targeting enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators who want strong connectivity, modern storage support, and a clean white design. The board arrives as part

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE has dropped below $500 for the first time since its wider launch, giving PC builders a rare GPU deal in a market where graphics card prices remain under pressure. The discount applies to the GIGABYTE Gaming Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB model on Newegg, where the card is listed at $549.99 before an extra $50 promotional code. That brings

G.Skill’s Trident Z5 NEOX RGB DDR5 memory kit arrives at a difficult time for PC builders. Memory prices have climbed sharply in 2026 as AI and data center demand continues to pressure supply, making even mainstream DDR5 kits harder to justify for many buyers. The kit reviewed here is a 32GB package with two 16GB DIMMs, rated at 6000 MT/s with CL36 timings and

GMKtec has introduced another high performance mini PC, this time with AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor and support for external graphics through OCuLink. The new EVO X1 Pro is aimed at buyers who want a compact desktop for creative work, gaming, local AI tasks, and heavier multitasking without moving to a full tower PC. The system follows GMKtec’s recent EVO X3 launch,

GPD is moving beyond handheld gaming PCs with the launch of its first mini PC, the GPD Box. The new system has gone live through Indiegogo, with pricing starting at $1,491 for a model with 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage. The GPD Box is aimed at buyers who want a compact desktop with strong integrated graphics, local AI performance, and room for

NVIDIA has moved back into first place for GPU sales at German retailer Mindfactory, according to June 2026 sales figures shared by TechEpiphanyYT. The shift comes after several months where AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 series had been performing strongly in the same market. The latest numbers show NVIDIA selling 3,495 GPUs during the month, giving it a 50.8 percent unit share. AMD followed closely

TCL has introduced a new 27 inch gaming monitor in China that brings Mini LED hardware to a much lower price point than many similar displays. The TCL 27C2A uses a QD Mini LED panel with 1,196 local dimming zones, giving it stronger contrast control and better brightness handling than a typical budget gaming monitor. The main appeal is its dual mode setup. You

China is weighing a limited reversal of its own restrictions on NVIDIA’s H200 AI chips, a move that could give major local technology companies some access to hardware they have been waiting to buy. According to The Information, Chinese officials are considering approvals that would allow companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance and DeepSeek to purchase a capped number of NVIDIA H200 chips. The figure

DOOM: The Dark Ages is about to receive its first major expansion, and early previews suggest Revelations could be far more than a short bonus chapter. The paid DLC launches on July 7 and is expected to add a lengthy new campaign, expanded exploration, tougher combat, and a major new weapon for the Doom Slayer. Revelations will reportedly include six new levels, including a

Xbox may be preparing to bring more original Xbox games to PC, with new handheld related tags reportedly appearing for Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge and Fuzion Frenzy. The tags do not confirm that either game is coming to the Xbox PC app, but they have sparked fresh speculation about Microsoft’s plans for backwards compatibility during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year. Both titles were

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War could be heading to Xbox Game Pass in the coming months after signs appeared that Microsoft is preparing a PC version through its own store. The change does not confirm a release date, but it is similar to the activity seen before Call of Duty: Vanguard joined the subscription service. Black Ops Cold War is currently available

Obsidian Entertainment will reportedly remain part of Xbox Game Studios after earlier claims suggested the developer was trying to avoid closure. The studio behind Avowed, Grounded, Pentiment, and The Outer Worlds was briefly linked to wider concerns about potential Xbox layoffs and restructuring, but follow up reporting indicates Microsoft is keeping the team. The earlier report created immediate concern because Obsidian has been one

Xbox Game Pass has started its July additions with two limited offers rather than a major new wave of permanent games. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is now available for Xbox Game Pass Premium subscribers, while EA Sports College Football 27 can be played through a 10 hour EA Play trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. Tony Hawk’s Pro