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MSI's yellow power connector has once again melted due to a GeForce RTX 5090
May 28, 2025, 10:30 AM
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MSI’s custom 12V-2×6 power connector reportedly melts when paired with an Nvidia RTX 5090.
According to TechSpot, a user with an RTX 5090 GPU on Reddit has reported that their 12V-2×6 connector has suffered melting damage. The affected cable is an MSI yellow-tipped 12V-2×6 power connector. After experiencing intermittent “DisplayPort not connected” errors, the user discovered that the power connector for their GPU had melted.
In the accompanying image, it is evident that all of the power pins on the GPU connector are scorched. However, the connector side on the GPU itself...
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AMD says that most gamers don’t need more than 8GB of VRAM, following the launch of their new GPU
May 27, 2025, 10:30 AM
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Frank Azor has spoken out in defense of AMD’s decision to launch the 8GB Radeon RX 9060 XT.
At Computex, AMD introduced its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. With this GPU, AMD's goal is to offer better value compared to Nvidia’s RTX 50 series GPUs, particularly Nvidia’s RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. Upon its release, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT will come in both 8GB and 16GB VRAM variants.
In general, the feedback from the PC gaming community regarding AMD’s RX 9060 XT has been favorable. Nevertheless, many gamers are unhappy with AMD's choice...
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AMD has announced the Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU, featuring RDNA 4 architecture and 32GB of memory
May 26, 2025, 7:00 AM
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AMD has introduced its newest GPU for AI workstations, the RDNA 4-based Radeon AI PRO R9700, featuring 32GB of GDDR6 memory.
Unveiled during Computex 2025, the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU features RDNA 4 technology optimized for AI-driven workstations. With 32GB of GDDR6 memory, it boasts 96 TFLOPS of Peak Half-Precision and an impressive 1531 TOPS of INT4 Sparse AI performance, resulting in performance improvements of up to 2X compared to the prior generation's AMD Radeon PRO W7800 32GB GPU.
The 32GB VRAM of the Radeon AI PRO R9700 makes it particularly well-suited for advanced local text-to-image AI models and...
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AMD has officially revealed its mainstream RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card
May 26, 2025, 5:30 AM
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AMD has launched the Radeon RX 9060 XT, with prices starting at $299.
AMD has formally introduced its Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex, claiming to offer gamers the best value for performance in the under $350 GPU segment. With this launch, AMD aims to outperform Nvidia’s RTX 5060 series by providing superior hardware at more affordable prices.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT will come in two variants: a $349 model with 16GB of memory and a $299 version with 8GB. This positions AMD’s RX 9060 XT squarely against Nvidia’s 8GB...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt-themed Xbox controllers, designed by CD Projekt developers, have been released
May 23, 2025, 8:30 AM
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To celebrate The Witcher 3's 10th anniversary, CD Projekt Red has released a stunning new controller.
Microsoft has just released two brand-new Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controllers that stand out even more than their typical color variations. Collaborating with CD Projekt RED, the studio responsible for The Witcher trilogy and Cyberpunk 2077, Microsoft has unveiled The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Special Edition controllers in both standard and Elite versions.
These controllers feature distinctive designs and patterns inspired by The Witcher games, evoking the spirit of the RPG adventure. They showcase Geralt's wolf medallion, Glagolitic...
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Leaked Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Super specs hint at significantly increased VRAM
May 22, 2025, 9:30 AM
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Features 50% more VRAM than the standard RTX 5080.
NVIDIA's RTX 50 series graphics cards were launched just a few months ago, yet speculations about a new RTX GeForce 5080 Super featuring 24GB of VRAM are already emerging. Renowned leaker on X, kopite7kimi, has shared some possible specifications for this anticipated Super refresh.
The most notable aspect is the significant VRAM increase to 24GB, up from the current RTX 5080's 16GB. The bus width is expected to stay at 256-bit, while GDDR7 speeds will reach 32Gbps....
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Watch the AMD Computex 2025 press conference right here
May 21, 2025, 9:30 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD is hosting its Computex 2025 presentation, highlighting major products in gaming, AI PCs, and enterprise.
AMD is preparing to live stream its press conference for Computex 2025. During this event, Jack Huynh from AMD is set to “reveal innovative AI developments that are changing gaming, personal computers, and professional tasks!”
According to AMD's event page for Computex 2025, the company will “launch significant products and technological innovations” during the event. This will encompass items related to the “gaming, AI, PC, and enterprise sectors.” Therefore, we can anticipate some exciting gaming updates from AMD....
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MSI's new Claw A8 handheld features AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 24GB RAM
May 21, 2025, 8:30 AM
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MSI has unveiled its latest Claw PC gaming handheld, now powered by AMD.
MSI has introduced its newest version of the Claw PC gaming handheld, this time featuring AMD hardware. At Computex 2025, the company showcased the Claw A8 BZ2EM, which is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and has the option of up to 24GB of DDR5 RAM.
While this is slightly less than the 32GB offered by the Intel-powered Claw 8 AI Plus that came out late last year, it continues to feature an 8-inch full HD screen, a 120Hz...
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ACER unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT OC with 16GB of memory
May 20, 2025, 7:00 AM
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Acer reveals its Radeon RX 9060 XT Nitro edition ahead of AMD’s official announcement.
In a decision likely to frustrate AMD, Acer has officially rolled out its Radeon RX 9060 XT Nitro graphics card. This announcement precedes AMD's Computex press event, suggesting that AMD’s partners should refrain from showcasing their new Radeon products.
@momomo_us was the first to notice this blunder in Acer's Computex preview. Essentially, Acer has released a premature announcement of its own product, introducing it ahead of AMD’s official reveal of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. Acer...
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Nvidia plans to reduce the memory of its China-specific RTX 5090D to 24GB
May 19, 2025, 1:30 PM
manhkbrady
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The upcoming RTX 5090D graphics cards from Nvidia may feature a 25% decrease in memory compared to current models.
Nvidia is still working to navigate the U.S. government's limitations on exporting high-performance chips to China. Despite the ongoing restrictions, Team Green is reluctant to abandon the profitable Chinese market, and the U.S. government appears firm on its trade limitations regarding AI technologies, creating a unique type of competition.
In the past, Nvidia attempted to comply with regulations by imposing restrictions on the hardware level of its AI functionalities while keeping the overall specifications of the RTX 5090D comparable to...
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Nintendo Switch 2 uses new GPU but offers only RTX 2050-level performance
May 19, 2025, 1:00 PM
manhkbrady
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The Switch 2 features a custom Nvidia Ampere-based SoC, but its graphical performance is comparable only to the GeForce RTX 2050—a GPU that launched in 2021.
According to newly revealed specs shared by YouTube channel Digital Foundry, the Switch 2 is powered by a custom system-on-chip (SoC) developed by Nvidia. The GPU inside is based on the Ampere architecture, the same as the mobile GeForce RTX 2050 introduced in late 2021.
Specifically, the Switch 2’s SoC features an 8-core ARM Cortex A78C CPU with 64-bit instruction support and hardware encoding features. Each core includes 64 KB of L1 instruction and data cache, 256...
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AMD teases the Radeon RX 9060 XT ahead of its anticipated reveal at Computex
May 16, 2025, 7:00 AM
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AMD is expected to reveal its mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, at Computex 2025 and has begun teasing it on social media.
AMD has begun to hint at their upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card, presenting a render that is likely of a Radeon RX 9060 XT. Previously, AMD indicated that they intend to unveil “key products” at Computex 2025, which includes new GPU hardware.
Unfortunately, AMD’s teaser describes their depicted GPU as an “artistic render,” indicating that this GPU will “not be available for purchase.” This implies that AMD does not plan to launch a reference Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card....
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