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Nvidia's new Neural Texture Compression may eliminate VRAM concerns

Jul 23, 2025, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Nvidia's Neural Texture Compression now provides 90% VRAM efficiency with DXR 1.2.

Recently on Twitter/X, @opinali examined the effects of Nvidia’s Neural Texture Compression technology (demo available here) when paired with DirectX Raytracing 1.2’s (DXR 1.2) Cooperative Vectors feature. Cooperative Vectors will allow developers to incorporate AI tasks into the real-time rendering workflow. This feature enables developers to leverage hardware-accelerated vector and matrix operations, encouraging innovative uses of AI within traditional gaming workloads. First look at NVIDA's Neural Texture Compression with DXR1.2 Cooperative...

Fanatical's newest bundle lets you pick from 22 different shooter titles

Jul 22, 2025, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Ready to pick your ideal game collection?

It’s another day and yet another Fanatical bundle to explore. This time, it’s the Build Your Own Shooter Bundle, featuring a variety of subgenres, including horror. Like most bundles of this type, selecting more games enhances the overall value. The bundle has three pricing options and offers 22 games to select from. You can opt for three games at $4.95 / £4.95 / 4,95€, five for $7.99 / £7.99 / 7,99€, or seven for $10.15 / £10.15 / 10,15€, with the latter...

New Fanatical bundle serves 13 challenging roguelike & soulslike game picks

Jul 22, 2025, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Dive into Fanatical's latest bundle featuring 13 games, all with a delightful roguelike or soulslike flavor.

The 7-day Bundle Bash by Fanatical has come to an end. Although the deals will remain available for another month, this Build Your Own Rogue Souls option is the last new bundle to emerge from the festivities. The pricing tiers are unchanged from the previous week: select 3 games for $4.95 / £4.95 / 4,95€, 5 for $7.99 / £7.99 / 7,99€, or 7 for $10.15 / £10.15 / 10,15€. This time, you can choose from 13 games, all selected for their...

Get 10 unique indie games in the latest Humble Untold Tales Bundle

Jul 21, 2025, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Humble Bundle launched a new collection, Indie Roulette, featuring 10 indie games from Untold Tales.

The Humble Bundle game collection page has undergone an update, introducing a new games bundle. This bundle features a selection of indie titles released by Untold Tales, divided into three price levels. It starts at $5 / 4,26€ / £3.68 and goes up to $12 / 10,24€ / £8.83 for the complete set. The initial tier offers five games, including the dystopian puzzler Golf Club Nostalgia and Don’t Be Afraid, a horror game that requires you to escape from a psychopathic kidnapper. For $9...

AMD reveals the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX processor series

Jul 21, 2025, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has unveiled its new Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series processors, built on Zen 5 and designed for demanding computing tasks.

It’s confirmed: AMD’s upcoming Threadripper PRO processors will be released on July 23rd. These latest CPUs will offer users up to 96 Zen 5 CPU cores, allowing them to handle multi-threaded tasks with remarkable speed. With this new CPU series, AMD is surpassing Intel’s flagship Xeon W9-3595X workstation processor. Despite having only sixty cores, AMD’s Threadripper PRO CPUs hold a significant advantage. However, the performance supremacy demonstrated by AMD suggests that its new Threadripper PRO CPUs are also quicker on...

Intel may abandon its P/E-cores for a new 'Unified Core' design in 2028

Jul 18, 2025, 11:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel is reportedly moving away from its P-core and E-core architecture in favor of a new "Unified Core" design.

There's speculation that Intel is set to make significant modifications to its forthcoming CPU designs, with @Silicon_Fly indicating that Razer Lake will be the last generation to incorporate P-Cores and E-cores. Razer Lake will serve as the anticipated successor to next year's Nova Lake processors. Following Razer Lake, Intel is reportedly gearing up to release Titan Lake, which is expected to introduce a novel “Unified Core” architecture. These processors are slated for a 2028 launch. This...

Claim Civilization VI Platinum Edition for free on the Epic Games Store

Jul 18, 2025, 10:30 AM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

A beloved 4X strategy game, perfect for building your dream civilization, is now free in Epic's giveaway.

The Epic Games Store has just updated its weekly giveaway, replacing last week's offers of Figment 2: Creed Valley and Sky Racket with another major title: Sid Meier's Civilization VI. This isn't just the standard edition available; it includes key expansions and DLC as part of the Platinum Edition. As per usual, you have a week to permanently add this title to your Epic Games Store library. Created by Firaxis Games, Civilization VI is a turn-based 4X strategy...

Humble's new Bundle: The ultimate collection for Devil May Cry fans!

Jul 17, 2025, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Become the storm that is approaching with the latest Humble Bundle.

For the next two weeks, Humble will be offering the “Devil Trigger Collection” bundle, providing gamers access to the entire Devil May Cry series at an exceptionally low price. This bundle includes the Steam versions of every game in the Devil May Cry series, including the reboot DmC: Devil May Cry developed by Ninja Theory. Humble has introduced a new bundle that includes the entire collection of Devil May Cry titles, featuring Ninja Theory's DmC. If you’ve been wanting to meet...

RTX 5090D V2 might be canceled for China due to easing US restrictions

Jul 17, 2025, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

With relaxed US export restrictions, Nvidia might now be able to reintroduce the original RTX 5090 D in the Chinese market.

Easing US export restrictions is enabling AMD and Nvidia to restart shipments of their MI308 and H20 AI accelerators to China. Consequently, the future of Nvidia's forthcoming RTX 5090 D v2 is now in doubt. Nvidia might decide against launching its RTX 5090 D v2 graphics card, as the relaxed US export mandates could let Nvidia reintroduce its original RTX 5090 D graphics card. The RTX 5090 D v2 is a GPU designed to comply with the latest US export...

The best-selling retro computer, the Commodore 64, has returned

Jul 16, 2025, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Commodore International has launched its first official hardware in over 30 years.

Commodore has recently begun accepting pre-orders for its Commodore 64 Ultimate. This new home computer aims to replicate the iconic Commodore 64 experience while offering modern enhancements, compatibility with classic games, cartridges, peripherals, and additional features. Unlike other recreations of classic PCs, the Commodore 64 Ultimate does not rely on emulation. It utilizes an AMD Artix 7 FPGA, providing the same capabilities as the original Commodore 64. This is not a budget-friendly ARM-based emulation solution; rather, it is a “faithful recreation...

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X will launch as Microsoft's priciest Xbox system

Jul 16, 2025, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Asus's upcoming ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X appear to be similarly priced to existing ROG handhelds, according to leaked figures.

ASUS’ authorized distributor in Spain has disclosed the pricing for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally systems, indicating that Microsoft's new Xbox-branded handhelds will carry notably high price tags. With prices in Europe set at €599 and €899, it becomes apparent that Microsoft’s first Xbox handhelds will be quite pricey. If these figures are verified, the ROG Xbox Ally X would be the priciest Xbox system to date, surpassing the €599 cost of Microsoft's Xbox Series X. Neither ASUS nor...

AMD Threadripper Pro 9000WX lineup surfaced early on US retailer site

Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD is scheduled to launch its next-generation Threadripper PRO CPUs on July 23rd.

AMD is set to introduce its Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series processors, with availability expected this month according to B&H Photo, a prominent US retailer. As per the retail listing on their website, shared by @momomo_us, AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 series CPUs will be up for pre-order starting July 23rd. In contrast, the pre-order date for AMD’s non-Pro Threadripper 9000 series CPUs is July 31st. With the launch of the new 9000 series Threadripper CPUs, AMD is bringing...

Enjoy weeklong discounts and demos during Steam's Automation Fest Sale

Jul 15, 2025, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Get ready for Steam's Automation Fest Sale, packed with weeklong discounts and exciting demos!

A new event on Steam has launched today: Automation Fest, a celebration of all the machines and robots that take on the heavy lifting (hopefully without uprising anytime soon). There are countless deals to seize and demos to explore, and whether you're interested in constructing the ultimate transport system, crafting futuristic kitchens, or terraforming alien worlds, the range of options in this genre ensures you'll likely find something ideal to enjoy. ...

Immerse yourself with Sony's exquisite Ghost of Yōtei PS5 bundles

Jul 14, 2025, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Immerse yourself with Sony's "Ghost of Yōtei" PS5 bundles, showcasing exquisite Japanese art.

Sony has recently launched two new designs for the PS5 console and DualSense controller inspired by the game Ghost of Yōtei. The designs are named “Gold Limited Edition” and “Black Limited Edition”. Each bundle includes a PS5 Slim console equipped with a disc drive, a matching DualSense controller, and a digital version of Ghost of Yōtei Standard Edition along with pre-order bonuses. The “Gold Limited Edition” will be accessible worldwide, whereas the “Black Limited Edition” is an exclusive available only...

This RTX 5090 ROG Astral Gold Edition is the priciest GPU ever made

Jul 14, 2025, 5:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

For those who found the RTX 5090 too affordable and accessible, your wish for an exclusive, higher-priced version is now fulfilled.

ASUS has created what may be the most costly graphics card globally. We're not referring to the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition. Instead, ASUS has crafted an ROG graphics card containing 5kg of pure gold. The unveiling of this graphics card took place at Bilibili World 2025 in China, where @realVictor_M captured numerous photos of the card. Weighing 7.2 kg, this golden ROG Astral RTX 5090 is likely the priciest graphics card available. The gold...

Score a great deal with Fanatical's new Build Your Own Unbreakable Bundle

Jul 11, 2025, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

This collection features 14 games, including Jurassic World Evolution 2 Deluxe Edition and Chernobylite Complete.

A new Fanatical Bundle has arrived, featuring 14 diverse games that will enhance the variety in your collection. Typically, these bundles adhere to a theme, but it's hard to pinpoint one for the Fanatical Build Your Own Unbreakable Bundle. However, we do know it offers a selection of fantastic games, with two tiers available: 2 titles for $7.99 / 7,99€ / £7.99 or 4 for $14.99 / 14,99€ / £14.99. Each game included comes as an official Steam key. This new Fanatical...

Head to the Epic Games Store for two free games this week

Jul 11, 2025, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Two free games are available on the Epic Games Store this week.

A new double giveaway has just appeared on the Epic Games Store, providing a great opportunity for those who took advantage of last week's offer to complete a collection. This week, replacing last week's giveaways of Figment and Backpack Hero, all PC gamers can claim Figment 2: Creed Valley and Sky Racket. Figment 2: Creed Valley carries on the grand musical adventure through the human mind introduced in the first game. Players will again assume the role of...

SteamOS 3.7.14 Beta restores wake-on-Bluetooth to Steam Deck LCD

Jul 10, 2025, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Software News

The newest SteamOS beta update brings back a popular feature for LCD Steam Decks.

Valve has released the beta version of SteamOS 3.7.14, which is likely to be well-received by owners of the Steam Deck LCD, as it reinstates the wake-on-bluetooth feature. This feature is still experimental, having been completely disabled in the recent SteamOS 3.7.13 update after initially being available in the first SteamOS 3.7 release. Not long ago, Valve launched the SteamOS 3.7.13 update, named "Out Exploring," which resolved some rather frustrating bugs, the most significant being the inconsistent...

GameStop is auctioning off the infamous Nintendo Switch 2 stapler

Jul 10, 2025, 10:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

The GameStop ‘Staplegate’ stapler and the damaged Switch 2 console are being auctioned for charity, supported by the retailer.

After much excitement and anticipation, Nintendo released the Switch 2 last month, with a price tag of $449. The console was offered at various third-party retailers, such as Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target, many of which held midnight launch events to commemorate the release. Although the Switch's successor has seen a fair amount of popularity among gamers in recent weeks, at least one unit became notably infamous on launch day. In June, a GameStop employee from a New York...

Humblecraft RTS Rush Bundle packs Stronghold, Commandos & more

Jul 10, 2025, 6:30 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The latest Humble Bundle features Stronghold: Definitive Edition, the Commandos series, Tooth and Tail, and other titles.

The newest Humble Bundle serves as a comprehensive introduction to the realm of strategy games. With a selection of 10 titles, this collection of Steam games highlights RTS gameplay across various times and settings. The Commandos series is a key highlight in the bundle, alongside critically acclaimed titles like Stronghold: Definitive Edition and From the Depths. This fresh collection from Humble features a range of real-time strategy games, both classic and more recent. If you’re a fan of the genre and...

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