Hardware News

Valve just dropped the SteamOS 3.8.7 beta, and the big news is that it finally officially supports the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus. It’s a huge deal since SteamOS is moving beyond just AMD stuff and making room for Intel-powered handhelds. As the Youtuber ETA Prime showed off, this update makes controllers work better, gyro feels smoother, and the SD card is more reliable. While it’s awesome to see Valve branching out, there are still some...

Gaming PCs have become dramatically more powerful over the years, but truly distinctive designs remain relatively rare. To mark the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, ASUS is aiming to stand out with its new Edition 20 series - and based on appearance alone, it has certainly made an impression. At the center of the lineup is the ROG G1000 Edition 20, a limited-edition prebuilt desktop that replaces the traditional black-and-RGB gaming aesthetic with an eye-catching black-and-gold design....

If you've been delaying a PC upgrade in the hope that DDR5 memory prices would fall, AMD has delivered some disappointing news. During an interview with 4Gamers at Computex 2026, AMD VP and GM of Client Channel Business David McAfee said DDR5 pricing is unlikely to return to more normal levels for roughly another two years, pushing any significant recovery out to around 2028. According to McAfee, the ongoing AI boom has dramatically increased demand for memory, with manufacturers prioritizing...

According to a report from Tweakers, gamers waiting for AMD’s next generation of graphics cards may have to wait until 2027. Sources among AMD’s board partners suggest that new Radeon GPUs based on the company’s upcoming RDNA 5 architecture - also referred to by some as UDNA - are not expected before then. Launch estimates vary. One partner believes the first RDNA 5 graphics cards could arrive in the second or third quarter of 2027, while another expects a later...

Rumors surrounding Nvidia’s RTX 50 SUPER series continue to shift, with a new report suggesting the refreshed GPUs may not arrive until CES 2027, despite earlier claims pointing to a late-2026 launch. According to Chinese publication Benchlife, Nvidia is now expected to unveil its RTX 50 SUPER lineup at CES 2027 in early January. The report does not identify its source but suggests the information comes from industry contacts. This timeline differs from previous speculation, which placed the launch much...

Microsoft used the Xbox Games Showcase to celebrate 25 years of Xbox by unveiling a new limited-edition console and controller inspired by one of the rarest versions of the original Xbox. The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition and matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition are scheduled to launch later this year as part of the anniversary celebrations. The console takes direct inspiration from the original Xbox’s translucent green design. Its standout feature is the return of the iconic green-lit "X"...

Valve has provided a fresh update on its long-awaited Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware, suggesting that both devices are finally approaching release after earlier delays caused by industry-wide memory and storage shortages. According to an update published on the Steamworks Documentation website, the upcoming Steam Machine will feature a semi-custom AMD platform combining a Zen 4-based desktop-class CPU with a custom RDNA 3 graphics processor. Valve is targeting 4K at 60 FPS in select titles,...

Nvidia has announced a major update for DLSS Ray Reconstruction, with the new DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction model arriving this August for all GeForce RTX graphics cards. The update brings improvements to image quality, motion handling, and ray-traced lighting while remaining compatible with every RTX generation, from the RTX 20 series through to the latest RTX 50 series. The new model features an expanded training dataset, additional developer controls, and a larger parameter count. Nvidia says DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction...

ASUS has officially introduced the ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace, claiming the title of the world’s first OLED monitor specifically designed for esports. Built with competitive gaming in mind, the display combines a 540Hz refresh rate with an ultra-fast 0.02ms response time, offering the speed and responsiveness professional players demand. The monitor features a 24.5-inch Full HD panel, a screen size and resolution combination that remains highly popular in the esports scene due to its ability to keep all on-screen action...

Sony is expanding its gaming hardware lineup this summer with three new accessories aimed at PlayStation and PC players: the PlayStation Gaming Monitor, the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, and the upcoming Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. With monitor pre-orders opening on June 5 and FlexStrike pre-orders following on June 12, Sony is building a more complete desktop gaming ecosystem around the PlayStation brand. The centerpiece is the new 27-inch PlayStation Gaming Monitor, which features a built-in DualSense charging hook and is scheduled...

Ahead of Computex 2026, Nvidia teased the arrival of “a new era of PC,” and the company has now officially unveiled RTX Spark, a new Windows-on-Arm platform that marks Nvidia’s expansion beyond graphics cards and into full PC systems. At the heart of the platform is the RTX Spark Superchip, which combines a 20-core Grace CPU with a Blackwell-based GPU featuring up to 6,144 CUDA cores and up to 128GB of unified memory. Notably, that GPU core count matches Nvidia’s...

At Computex 2026, ASUS celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers brand by unveiling a range of special-edition products, including the new ROG Xbox Ally X20. Designed as a premium collector’s edition handheld, the X20 combines upgraded hardware with a distinctive black-and-gold aesthetic inspired by the early days of gaming hardware. One of the biggest upgrades comes in the form of its display. Unlike previous ROG Ally models, the Xbox Ally X20 features a 7.4-inch OLED Nebula...