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Nvidia is boosting the RTX 5060's core count, but it still has 8GB of VRAM
Mar 13, 2025, 12:30 PM
manhkbrady
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I was excited for Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5050—until I saw the leaked specs.
Kopite7kimi has provided insights into the specifications of Nvidia’s RTX 5060 through a recent leak, indicating a substantial increase in CUDA core count compared to Nvidia’s previous generation RTX 4060. Unfortunately, Nvidia continues to use an 8GB frame buffer with its RTX 5060. This could result in many gamers encountering VRAM-related challenges, as numerous modern PC games need more than 8GB of VRAM for optimal performance.
Featuring 3840 CUDA cores, Nvidia’s RTX 5060 offers a...
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AMD's Zen 6 desktop CPUs may have up to 24 cores with huge L3 cache
Mar 13, 2025, 11:30 AM
manhkbrady
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Leaked information suggests that AMD’s Zen 6 could feature up to 24 cores, marking a significant breakthrough after six years.
The tech community is buzzing with rumors about AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 CPU generation, which promises a major leap in performance. According to leaked sources, the Ryzen 10000 series, based on the Zen 6 architecture, could feature up to 24 cores in its high-end variant—marking the first significant increase in core count from AMD in nearly six years.
AMD has maintained 8 cores per CCD (Core Complex Die) since the launch of the Ryzen 3000 series in 2019. However, Zen 6...
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Support for FSR 4 games is significantly increasing thanks to the OptiScaler mod
Mar 12, 2025, 3:30 PM
manhkbrady
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Modders are addressing the primary issue of FSR 4, which is its limited compatibility with games.
In conjunction with their Radeon RX 9070 GPU series, AMD introduced the FSR 4 AI upscaling technology. Initially, this upscaler was compatible with “30+” games, and AMD anticipates that by year-end, over 75 games will be compatible. In simple terms, this is insufficient to rival Nvidia's DLSS, an upscaler featured in most contemporary PC releases. Fortunately, OptiScaler comes to the rescue.
OptiScaler (found on Github here) is a utility that enables PC gamers to swap out one upscaler...
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RTX 5090 power cable raises concerns as it reaches 150 degree Celsius
Mar 12, 2025, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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The 12V-2x6 power cable on the RTX 5090 graphics card exceeds 150°C, raising fire and explosion risks for gamers.
A shocking report has just been released, revealing a potential hazard associated with the 12V-2x6 power cable on the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. According to test results, this cable can reach temperatures above 150°C under high loads, sparking concerns about the device’s safety and durability.
In a test conducted by tech expert Andreas Schilling, the Inno3D iChill Frostbite version of the RTX 5090—equipped with a liquid cooling system—was put to use. However, despite...
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AMD confirms Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D CPUs will launch on March 12
Mar 11, 2025, 9:00 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD’s high-end Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs are launching next week.
AMD’s Jack Huynh has announced that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs will be available on March 12th, with prices set at $699 and $599 in the US, respectively.
These latest CPUs build on the success of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which was released in November and dominated the market by outselling almost every other desktop processor, partly due to the disappointing launches of both AMD and Intel’s Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200 series.
The new X3D...
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An FCC filing revealed two new valuable features of the Nintendo Switch 2
Mar 11, 2025, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Two new features of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been disclosed in FCC filings.
The gaming community is buzzing over the latest revelations about the Nintendo Switch 2. Originally reported on by The Verge, while official details remain a mystery, filings from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have revealed two notable features of this next-generation gaming console.
The first highlight is the dual charging capability via USB-C ports. Switch 2 users can now charge the device from both the USB-C port at the bottom and a newly added port at the...
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Nvidia's RTX 5060 series launches next month, with a reveal coming soon
Mar 10, 2025, 2:00 PM
manhkbrady
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A leaker claims Nvidia will reveal its RTX 5060 family "in about 10 days."
According to the source MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia is expected to announce its RTX 5060 series graphics cards “in roughly 10 days.” This lineup aligns perfectly with the upcoming GTC 2025 announcement. Nvidia’s GTC 2025 keynote is scheduled for March 18th, which could serve as an ideal opportunity for the unveiling of its next GPU.
The launch of Nvidia’s RTX 5060 family of graphics cards is anticipated to occur approximately a month after the announcement. This timeline suggests a...
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AMD to launch a new enhanced RX 9070 variant to compete with the RTX 5070 Ti
Mar 10, 2025, 1:00 PM
manhkbrady
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A more powerful version of the RX 9070 could launch in Q2 2025 with performance close to the RTX 5080.
A new leak from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law is Dead indicates that AMD is planning to release a higher-end graphics card based on the RDNA 4 architecture. This GPU will use the Navi 48 chip, similar to the current RX 9070, but optimized for maximum performance. Sources from a major U.S. retailer claim that AMD’s manufacturing partners have been informed about an "Ultimate Navi 48" GPU, which could launch in Q2 this year.
If this...
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Windows 10 users struggle with new-generation AMD GPUs
Mar 7, 2025, 9:30 AM
manhkbrady
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Windows 10 users are facing difficulties due to AMD's changes in the operation of its new GPUs.
AMD has just announced a transition in firmware standards for the Radeon RX 9000 series graphics cards, shifting from the traditional BIOS to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). However, this decision may cause compatibility issues for users still running Windows 10 and older motherboards.
According to AMD, switching to UEFI offers several benefits, including improved security, better compatibility with various devices, faster firmware updates, support for large-capacity hard drives, and faster boot/shutdown times. The Radeon RX 9070 and 9070...
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Nvidia has postponed the release of its RTX 5070 Founders Edition
Mar 5, 2025, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Nvidia's RTX 5070 Founders Edition will not launch on March 5th.
Andreas Schilling of HardwareLuxx has announced that Nvidia has postponed the release of its RTX 5070 Founders Edition graphics card. Instead of being available today on March 5th, the GPU will now launch “later in March.” Andreas further emphasized that this delay affects the entire world and is not limited to Europe. Therefore, those interested in purchasing it will need to wait for the new launch date or look into third-party options from companies like Asus...
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RX 9070 XT offers a 23% better performance-to-price ratio compared to the RTX 5070 Ti
Mar 4, 2025, 9:00 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD RX 9070 XT versus Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti – AMD labels their GPU the king of value.
During the unveiling of the Radeon RX 9070 series, AMD drew comparisons between their new Radeon RX 9070 XT and Nvidia’s recently launched RTX 5070 Ti. In this analysis, AMD emphasized the value aspect of their Radeon RX 9070 XT, which has a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $599, making it $150 cheaper than the RTX 5070 Ti from Nvidia.
If AMD can keep GPU prices close to the suggested MSRP, their Radeon RX 9070 XT is set to...
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GeForce RTX 4060 has emerged as the most popular GPU among Steam users
Mar 4, 2025, 8:30 AM
manhkbrady
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Nvidia's previous-generation mid-range 40-series gaming GPU has finally claimed the top spot in the Steam Hardware Survey, nearly two years after its launch.
Valve has released new statistics for gamers and developers to examine. The results of the Steam Hardware and Software Survey for February 2025 have been published, offering a detailed insight into the top hardware and software choices among PC gamers.
Participation in the survey is voluntary, and Valve randomly selects participants. The primary aim of the survey is to offer platform-wide data to assist Valve and developers in making informed decisions regarding technology investments, game enhancements, and more. Additionally, it provides...
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