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manhkbrady

Part-time writer, full-time Tetris min-maxing player. Do you know that rhythm games are a form of human benchmarking?

Next free game of GOG Back to School Sale has been revealed
Sep 3, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games
For a limited time, PC gamers will be able to acquire their DRM-free free copy of Once Upon a Jester on GOG.
GOG, a digital distribution platform for PC games owned by CD Projekt, is known for hosting many classic games that aren’t always available on Steam or Epic Games Store. In addition to providing a nostalgic trip for users, GOG occasionally gives away various games. Recently, GOG has released the popular sandbox sim “Tropico 4” giveaway to coincide with the start of its “Back to School” sale. And now, another free game giveaway on GOG, this time...
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Get three classic Fallout games for free on Epic Games Store this week
Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games
The Fallout Classic Collection and Wild Card Football is free to claim from now until September 5, 2024, via the Epic Games Store.
The Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games. It offers a curated selection of games for PC and Mac, frequently providing exclusive titles and generous discounts. For those who don’t already know, every Thursday, Epic Games makes a new game, or sometimes, two games are available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is then yours to keep, to play or to add to...
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MSI BIOS update adds 105W TDP mode for Ryzen 9600X and 9700X CPUs
Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady News
MSI's latest AM5 BIOS which lets users select a 105W TDP mode on AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs is now available.
MSI has released a BIOS update for specific AMD motherboards, which includes a simple way to increase the thermal limit on AMD's newest 65W TDP processors, namely the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. TDP stands for thermal design power and indicates the maximum heat that a chip's cooling system can handle. Both of AMD's new entry-level Zen 5-based chips were shipped with a 65W TDP, but there have been rumors about AMD considering increasing the TDP to enhance...
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D launching soon, promising cost-effective gaming performance
Aug 29, 2024, 8:00 PM manhkbrady News
Team Red has pushed back the Zen 5 X3D to CES 2025. In the absence of any Zen 5 X3D parts, AMD could be banking on the upcoming Ryzen 5 7600X3D to fill the gap.
There are rumors circulating about AMD's upcoming release of a new X3D CPU, set to launch next month. This won't be a 9000X3D CPU, but rather a budget-friendly model called the Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Essentially, it's a Ryzen 5 7600X with 3D V-Cache, providing a significant boost in gaming workloads and any other tasks benefitting from ample L3 cache. According to Moore’s Law is Dead, AMD is currently aiming to debut this CPU at a price of...
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Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU to feature GDDR7 memory and 20% lower power consumption
Aug 29, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News
A Chinese computer company has revealed some intriguing details about what to expect from the laptop version of the RTX 5060.
Graphics cards rely heavily on memory, and faster memory is always superior. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Nvidia’s upcoming next-generation GeForce RTX cards, anticipated for release around 2025, will incorporate advanced GDDR7 memory modules. Recent reports indicate that the new technology won't just be available for desktop PCs but will also be featured in laptop cards within the 50 series. During a presentation from a Chinese laptop manufacturer, details about Nvidia’s upcoming "Blackwell" laptop cards, specifically the xx60 version...
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Everyone can get a performance boost for their AMD CPUs from Windows optional update
Aug 28, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News
The optimization update for AMD Ryzen in Windows 11 has been backported and is now available for download.
Previously, we covered the significant performance improvements for AMD Ryzen CPUs in gaming workloads brought by Windows 11’s 24H2 update. The update is now available as an optional update for the current version of Windows (23H2), eliminating the need for Ryzen users to use a preview build of Windows to access this free performance boost. Any AMD Ryzen CPU users can find the new update listed under the "Optional Updates" section in the Windows Update menu as "KB5041587," simplifying the...
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Information about the AMD RDNA 4 "Radeon RX 8000" GPU has been revealed in benchmark
Aug 28, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady News
A wild AMD Radeon RX 8000 'RDNA 4' graphics card has been spotted.
After discovering Benchleaks, several new Geekbench results have caught our attention, possibly belonging to upcoming RDNA 4 graphics cards. These results potentially unveil the specifications of one of AMD's next-generation graphics cards. The benchmarks are associated with the GFX1201 references, indicating that these new findings might pertain to an RDNA 4 GPU. AMD's RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 GPUs are characterized by GFX11XX and GFX115X IDs, making it logical for RDNA 4 to adopt GFX12XX identifiers. Additionally,...
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The next generation of motherboards will make swapping SSDs and GPUs easier than ever
Aug 27, 2024, 3:00 PM manhkbrady News
MSI and ASUS showcases their next-generation motherboard technology at Gamescom.
Motherboard manufacturers, including Asus and MSI, have begun promoting new mechanisms to help users install and remove PCIe components more quickly and safely. These quality-of-life improvements, though minor, are significant benefits that come alongside new features for upcoming motherboards designed for AMD Ryzen 9000 and Intel Core Ultra 200 processors. The MPG X870E CARBON WIFI has arrived @Gamescom! Our first AMD X870 motherboard offers 5G LAN with WIFI 7, Lightning Gen...
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Grab Tropico 4 for completely free in GOG's latest Back To School sale
Aug 27, 2024, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games
Coinciding with the launch of the satirical strategy game Tropico 4, a major game sale has also begun on GOG.
The GOG store, famous for offering DRM-free classic and modern games, is currently hosting a big sale to mark the back to school season. It's a bit perplexing as to why someone would want to add more games to their backlog when school is starting, but along with the sale, there's also a complimentary game up for grabs. For the next three days, players can claim a free copy of Tropico 4, a city building and management game that puts...
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AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs reportedly delayed to launch at CES 2025
Aug 26, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady News
AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D "3D V-Cache" Desktop CPUs have reportedly been delayed, with the new announcement window now scheduled for CES 2025.
The release of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series has faced some challenges, with mixed early reviews and anticipation building for the enhanced X3D CPUs, which are now slated for a launch at a later date than previously rumored. AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs featuring the 3D V-Cache technology are going to be the next major launch from the red team on the AM5 Desktop platform. The launch was initially headed for late 2024 with October being described as the unveiling of the...
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The Humble Detectives Bundle is another amazing deal with multiple modern detective games
Aug 26, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals
The bundle carries 7 modern detective games for $10 without any tiers.
Humble Bundles are a great way for players to get their hands on a ‘bundle’ of games for a heavily discounted price. This time, a new Humble Bundle has arrived: The Humble Detectives Bundle, offers an impressive collection of detective and mystery games for a minimum of $10, showcasing incredible value.  The bundle consists of Immortality - a mystery focused on the film industry, Killer Frequency - a thriller about a serial killer,...
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The Callisto Protocol is now available for free on Epic Games Store this week
Aug 23, 2024, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games
Epic Games Store’s freebies are back, and this week, players can grab The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Ramage Edition at no cost.
The Epic Games Store serves as a platform for purchasing and downloading video games, created and managed by Epic Games. It features a handpicked assortment of games for both PC and Mac, often offering exclusive titles and substantial discounts. For those unfamiliar, Epic Games consistently releases one or sometimes two new games every Thursday for gamers to acquire and incorporate into their collections at no cost. Once claimed, the games become part of the user's permanent library, even though they may...
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Next Windows 11 update promises to boost AMD Zen 5 CPU performance
Aug 23, 2024, 9:00 AM manhkbrady News
AMD, a US chipmaker, announced this week that it is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems.
AMD has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems. AMD has stated that the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update will bring improvements for its new Zen 5 CPUs. Despite the underperformance of the Ryzen 9000 series in recent reviews, AMD has confirmed that an optimization to the AMD-specific branch prediction code will be included in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, which is expected to ship next month. AMD has provided performance...
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NVIDIA launches new RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory, promising similar performance to GDDR6X model
Aug 22, 2024, 6:00 PM manhkbrady News
The company has slightly reduced the memory speed but assures that it won't affect performance.
It is now official that Nvidia has introduced a GDDR6-powered variant of the RTX 4070 model, which has been long-awaited. In a press release during Gamescom 2024, Nvidia confirmed the release of this new graphics card version, assuring gamers of "similar performance in games and applications" to the original GPU with GDDR6X. Nvidia asserts that the modification in specifications is intended to improve the availability of their RTX 4070 graphics card. This decision is attributed to a shortage of GDDR6X memory,...
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Latest Humble Bundle offers all mainline Resident Evil games for only $30
Aug 22, 2024, 5:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals
Discover all the mainline Resident Evil games—and a few extras—in this latest Humble Bundle deal.
Humble Bundles provide a great opportunity for players to acquire a collection of games at a deeply discounted price. The online store has recently launched a significant collection featuring several titles from the Resident Evil franchise. The Resident Evil series is widely regarded as one of the best franchises in gaming. While there have been some less enjoyable games and mediocre-to-bad adaptations, the overall quality of the series is difficult to dispute. For those unfamiliar with Resident Evil games, this is...
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NVIDIA GeForce 560.94 driver released with game-ready support for Black Myth: Wukong and more
Aug 21, 2024, 1:00 PM manhkbrady News
Nvidia releases their new GeForce 560.94 “Game Ready” driver for Black Myth Wukong and other upcoming releases
The most recent GeForce Game Ready 560.94 WHQL driver is an important update for PC gamers. It's highly recommended to install this update as soon as possible, as it provides day-one support for major AAA PC releases that utilize RTX technologies. An example is Black Myth: Wukong, which comes with Full Ray Tracing and DLSS 3 support. This game has been setting records on Steam as one of the largest single-player games ever. Take a look at the RTX trailer...
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Save over $160 in Fanatical's latest Monster Hunter Customizable Bundle
Aug 21, 2024, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals
This is a new all-time low for the Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak bundle.
Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter World stand out as top entries in the Monster Hunter series, immersing players in a world teeming with formidable creatures to conquer. For those considering experiencing these games on their PC, you’re in luck. Fanatical has introduced a customizable Monster Hunter bundle, enabling users to acquire these two games along with additional content at a reduced price. This bundle allows buyers to pick and choose the specific items they...
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AMD Adrenalin 24.8.1 drivers released with support for Black Myth: Wukong and more
Aug 20, 2024, 6:00 PM manhkbrady News
Radeon’s ready for Black Myth Wukong with their AMD Software 24.8.1 GPU drivers.
AMD has unveiled the latest 24.8.1 driver for Radeon GPUs, which comes with game-specific optimizations for popular PC releases like Black Myth Wukong and other major titles from this month such as Star Wars: Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Open Beta, and Concord. The newly released AMD Radeon Adrenalin 24.8.1 GPU drivers now provide support for renowned AAA game releases like Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops...
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Grab your headphones, and get ready to game to the beat, for the Steam Rhythm Fest is now online
Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 PM manhkbrady News
Steam Rhythm Fest has launched, featuring some of the best and most underrated rhythm games on the platform right now.
The Steam Rhythm Fest 2024 has just kicked off and will be running for the next seven days. It's a fantastic opportunity to grab rhythm games you've had your eye on or to explore new ones at discounted prices. The event features discounts, demos, and presentations, hopefully including some impressive moments. A trailer has been created specifically for this event:...
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ARM is rumored to be independently developing graphics cards to compete with AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel
Aug 19, 2024, 11:00 PM manhkbrady News
ARM reportedly starts work on gaming graphics chips to compete with Intel and Nvidia.
There are rumors circulating that ARM might be in the process of developing its own dedicated gaming GPU, positioning itself against major industry players such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. A report by The Globes suggests that ARM has already initiated the development of its gaming GPU, with nearly a hundred chip and software developer engineers in its Israel office working on the project. Their technical focus is primarily centered on gaming, although it remains uncertain whether...
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