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Fanatical’s Platinum BYO Bundle shines with 15 Steam keys on the cheap

Oct 4, 2025, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The monthly bundle is an excellent value, giving you definitive and complete editions delivered straight away as authentic Steam keys.

We've stepped into a new month, and that signifies the arrival of a new Platinum Collection from the good folks at Fanatical for us to explore. For October, they’re offering us a selection of 15 games to choose from, with options of 3 games for $9.99 / 9,99€ / £9.99, 5 for $15 / 15€ / £15, or 7 games priced at just $19.95 / 19,95€ / £19.95, which breaks down to a budget-friendly $2.95 / 2,95€ / £2.95 each. You...

Intel debuts advanced CPU cores for Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids platforms

Oct 4, 2025, 9:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

The recently leaked data for the Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids "Xeon" families offers key insights into their core counts and targeted performance design.

Intel has introduced the core architectures for its upcoming processors, Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids. Both of these CPUs will incorporate new core designs, with Nova Lake featuring Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores, which are not found in Arrow Lake or in the soon-to-be-released Panther Lake CPUs. The new core designs were disclosed in Intel’s latest ISA Extensions Reference document. This document also indicated that the Diamond Rapids datacenter CPUs would utilize new Panther Lake CPU cores. For desktop applications,...

Claim Nightingale for free during this week’s Epic Games Store giveaway

Oct 3, 2025, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

This week, you can get the game Nightingale and some bonuses for the idle game Firestone at no cost.

Another week has gone by, and the Epic Games Store is back with a new free game to snag. PC gamers can now jump in and claim Nightingale, the early access title released in 2024 by developer Inflexion Games. As is customary, you have seven days to permanently add this latest indie game to your Epic Games Store library. Nightingale is a survival crafting adventure that allows players to explore a Gaslamp fantasy world. According to the developer, this intriguing...

Humble’s latest bundle is packed with a huge collection of Warhammer games

Oct 3, 2025, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Despite the uneven quality often found in Warhammer games, you'll find some real hits on this list.

If you're a fan of Warhammer, you should definitely check out the latest Humble Bundle. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance your game collection or kickstart one from the ground up. The most recent Humble Bundle, named Waaaghtober, features 12 items and follows the previous Lone Survivor and Stories From Latin America bundles. This bundle is valued at $318 but is available for just $12 / £10.70 / 12,58€. It can only be redeemed on Steam and will...

Intel set to take on AMD Threadripper with new workstation-class CPUs

Oct 2, 2025, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

It looks like a high-speed version of the 86-core Xeon 6787P, which is otherwise limited to 3.8GHz.

An Intel Granite Rapids Workstation (GNR-WS) CPU has been spotted on the OpenBenchmarking.org website, with @momomo_us being the first to spot the new processor. With 86 cores and 172 threads, this CPU has the chance to be a real competitor to AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper and Threadripper Pro 9000 series. This benchmark listing lists this processor as having a clock speed of 4.8 GHz. However, it is unclear whether this represents the peak clock speed, the all-core clock...

Fanatical BYO Indie Legends Bundle lets you choose from 15 great games

Oct 2, 2025, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Fanatical is now surprising us with an incredible sale.

As the expenses associated with AAA game development continue to rise, larger studios are increasingly hesitant to experiment with their titles. However, this doesn't indicate a decline in creativity within gaming - quite the opposite. A glance at the releases from smaller development teams and individual creators demonstrates that the gaming industry is alive and well. The BYO Indie Legends Bundle offers 15 different titles (with some including multi-game packs) for selection. You can select from three tiers: 2 games for $5 /...

Capcom Ultimate Bundle from Fanatical delivers special editions and more

Oct 1, 2025, 8:30 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Fanatical is providing the opportunity to pick up some great new games today.

Fanatical has introduced the Build Your Own Capcom Ultimate Bundle, featuring some fantastic titles compatible with Linux/SteamOS and Steam Deck. You may have noticed our previous post about the Capcom All-Stars Bundle, which includes 20 of the studio's games. While that bundle has many excellent options, it primarily consists of standard edition titles. This is where the new Fanatical Capcom Ultimate Bundle makes its entrance. This bundle features a select group of 9 titles, all of which are either complete...

AMD’s Strix Halo includes a major upgrade expected from Zen 6 CPUs

Oct 1, 2025, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD is switching its chiplet connections from SERDES links to a wide, parallel "sea-of-wires" design.

High-Yield has been actively evaluating the AMD Ryzen AI Max CPU on his ASUS ROG FLOW Z13 laptop, and the distinct chiplet-interconnect offers insights into the future of AMD and Zen. The upcoming Zen 6 CPUs from AMD will employ an upgraded “sea of wires” interconnect, which could be revolutionary for the company’s future processor designs. Although AMD's new interconnect is pricier, it provides three key advantages. Firstly, it substantially lowers the energy cost associated with transmitting...

Radeon software update reveals AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 3 frame-gen tech

Sep 30, 2025, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Mentions of new frame generation were accidentally included in the latest Radeon driver, pointing to rapid development by AMD.

Members of the Guru3D Forums (via @harukaze5719) have identified mentions of “AFMF 3” and “FrameGenV3” in the drivers from AMD. This indicates that AMD is preparing to launch a third-generation version of its driver-level frame generation technology called Fluid Motion Frames. The development of AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3 is underway! AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is the firm’s frame generation technology that operates at the driver level, allowing for frame creation to enhance performance and smoothness...

Huge discounts hit thousands of PC games in the weeklong Steam Autumn Sale

Sep 30, 2025, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The Steam Autumn Sale 2025 is on now until October 6th, offering thousands of games at a discount for you to add to your library.

As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to fall, get ready for your expenses to increase. The Steam Autumn Sale 2025 has kicked off, offering a wave of discounts on both major releases and indie titles alike. In keeping with tradition, Valve is providing an extra incentive for players who engage with their Discovery Queues: you can earn nine animated stickers. To receive all nine Steam Autumn Sale 2025 stickers, you’ll have to complete the Discovery Queue three times. Here’s the...

Fanatical Supreme Collection drops V Rising and DLC to all-time low prices

Sep 29, 2025, 9:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Just like the other collections available on Fanatical, this one lets you customize your own bundle.

It’s been some time since we explored a Fanatical Supreme Collection, but it has made a significant comeback, offering 16 games, including various complete editions and DLC packages that cover multiple genres yet share one commonality: they’re available at a bargain price. You can purchase 2 games for $12.50 / 12,50€ / £12.50 each, 3 for $12 / 12€ / £12 per game, or enjoy an even greater discount when acquiring 4 or more games - which cost only $11 /...

ASUS pushes ROG gaming laptop update fixing stutter and performance hiccups

Sep 29, 2025, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

ASUS is rapidly taking action to fix performance problems with its ROG gaming laptops after a new independent investigation brought the issues to light.

ASUS has announced that it has “identified the problem” responsible for “stuttering and performance disruptions" in certain ROG laptops. BIOS updates are being developed for all impacted ASUS ROG laptop models, with initial beta BIOS releases for the 2023 SCAR 15 and Zephyrus M16 expected this week. ASUS intends to deliver BIOS updates for all affected ROG laptop models in phases, with the first update set for early October. The company has assured that utilizing its beta BIOS updates for ROG...

Humble Stories from Latin America Bundle features Arco, Dreamcore & more

Sep 27, 2025, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Explore the best Latin American culture and narratives through 10 innovative and engaging independent video games.

Humble’s latest bundle focuses on narratives from Latin America, showcasing a variety of tales, from soccer stories to tales of suffering, and ranging from cyberpunk JRPGs to body-cam horrors. No matter which tier you opt for, every buyer will receive a 5% discount voucher for Tormented Souls 2, redeemable in the Humble Store. This game is scheduled for release on October 23, 2025. The $8 / £7.10 / 8,33€ tier provides access to four games. This includes Dreamcore, a body-cam...

ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X preorders open following price announcement

Sep 26, 2025, 6:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

ASUS's Republic of Gamers has announced the price points and when you can pre-order the new ROG Ally and the upgraded ROG Ally X handheld gaming PCs.

In June, Microsoft revealed a significant collaboration with ASUS to produce two ROG Ally handheld gaming devices under the Xbox brand. With their release date set for October drawing closer, Microsoft has now disclosed the official pricing for these products. The latest update indicates that the high-performance ROG Xbox Ally X, equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, will be available for $999.99 / £799 / €899. On the other hand, the ROG Xbox Ally, aimed at...

Claim two games for free in this week’s Epic Games Store promotion

Sep 26, 2025, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

You can claim both of these free PC items between September 25th and October 2nd, 2025.

The Epic Games Store updates its giveaway promotion each Thursday, which means it's the perfect opportunity to claim new games. The current offerings are Eastern Exorcist and Jorel’s Brother and The Most Important Game of the Galaxy. As usual, you have a week to permanently add the latest indie games to your Epic Games Store library. First up in the double giveaway is Eastern Exorcist. This hand-drawn 2D side-scrolling action RPG emphasizes Chinese mythology. As implied by the name, you...

Humble Lone Survivor Bundle offers 9 games of resourceful survival fun

Sep 25, 2025, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The newest Humble Bundle package, dubbed "Lone Survivor," has launched with a total of nine different games.

Humble is putting our survival skills to the test in challenging environments with a package that allows you to hunt, build, and craft as much as you wish. The Lone Survivor bundle was released yesterday and will remain available until October 16, 2025. This bundle consists of 9 games, most of which emphasize open-world survival mechanics. The offer is exclusively redeemable on Steam. There are two tiers available to select from. The first tier, priced at $7 / 7,33€, / £6.22 features...

Microsoft etches microfluidic channels in silicon for triple cooling boost

Sep 25, 2025, 9:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft is proposing to etch tiny, hair-thin channels directly onto the back of a silicon chip, a technology called microfluidics.

As processors designed for data centers heat up more, companies are finding increasingly innovative methods to cool them. Nvidia and its collaborators are reportedly testing new cold plates and immersion cooling techniques for upcoming AI GPUs, while Microsoft is suggesting etching microfluidic channels directly onto the backs of chips to lower peak temperatures by as much as 65%, making this approach three times more efficient than cold plates. Rather than using a conventional cooler on their processors, Microsoft has embedded tiny...

Save up to 85% on Atari classics and remasters in Steam’s 2025 sale

Sep 24, 2025, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Don't miss the opportunity to grab these popular games at an incredibly low price.

The Atari Publisher Sale 2025 has begun on Steam, presenting discounts on 130 items (including games, DLC, and bundles) until September 28. Retro classics, remastered titles, and recent releases are featured with savings of up to 85%, making it a prime chance to grow your library. First on the list is Yars Rising, a metroidvania developed by WayForward, known for the River City Girls and Shantae series. This modern reimagining of the original delivers exciting 2D platforming and engaging...

Unexpected demand forces Lenovo to cut back on Legion Go 2 preorders

Sep 24, 2025, 3:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Pre-orders for Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 have launched, but it looks like the company was unprepared for the strong demand.

Many gamers have experienced the cancellation of their pre-orders for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 after the company announced that it could not deliver its latest handheld console on schedule. There has been significant inquiry about the delay, and in response, the company addressed the situation in an AMA post on Reddit, stating, "The reality is that pre-orders for the Legion Go Gen 2 have far surpassed our estimates, resulting in unexpected extensions in delivery...

Pure liquid metal thermal paste drops temps on RTX 5090 Aorus Master

Sep 23, 2025, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Der8auer is analyzing Gigabyte’s claims after users noticed that their AORUS Master cards don’t actually use liquid metal.

der8auer has published a new video evaluating assertions that Gigabyte didn’t use “genuine” liquid metal thermal paste in its RTX 5090 Aorus Master graphics card. In his video, he verified that Gigabyte’s “Composite Metal Grease” is not a true liquid metal thermal interface material (TIM). Instead, it’s a blend of conventional thermal paste and liquid metal. This combined material is simpler to apply in automated manufacturing settings. However, it is not as efficient as pure...

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