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Affordable RX 9060 graphics card is set to launch in Q2 2025
Mar 3, 2025, 3:00 AM
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AMD has confirmed that the more affordable RX 9060 graphics cards will be released in the second quarter of this year.
According to Wcctech, AMD plans to introduce its mid-range RX 9060 graphics cards in the second quarter of 2025. This series is designed to directly rival NVIDIA's upcoming RTX Blackwell GPUs in the 60-class, which includes the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti models, specifically targeting gamers on a budget.
After the launch of the RDNA 4-based RX 9070 series, highlighted by the flagship Radeon RX 9070 XT priced at $599, which goes up against NVIDIA’s...
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Leaked specifications of AMD AERITH Plus chip on Steam Deck 2
Mar 3, 2025, 2:30 AM
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The Steam Deck 2 may feature the AMD AERITH Plus chip, offering higher clock speeds, a more powerful GPU, and LPDDR5X memory.
Details about the next-generation Steam Deck continue to emerge as a shipping log from NBD reveals the existence of the AERITH Plus SoC—an upgraded version of the AERITH chip currently used in the Steam Deck. According to the leaked data, AERITH Plus will have a maximum clock speed of 3.8 GHz, which is 300 MHz higher than the 3.5 GHz of the original AERITH. Additionally, this SoC has a maximum TDP of 20W, compared to the 15W of its...
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Nvidia's 572.60 driver update delivers fixes for black screen issues affecting the RTX 50 series
Feb 28, 2025, 9:30 AM
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Nvidia's GeForce 572.60 driver is a major update focused on bug fixes from Team Green.
Nvidia has unveiled a brand-new display driver intended for owners of Nvidia graphics cards, bringing positive developments for those who have managed to acquire an RTX 50 series GPU for their systems. The newly released 572.60 WHQL driver is said to resolve the various black screen issues that have been affecting users of the latest generation of GPUs.
For SteamVR users equipped with an RTX 50 series GPU, Nvidia has also tackled a “display stutter” problem that impacted some applications....
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AMD is set to officially launch the Radeon RX 9000 series tomorrow
Feb 27, 2025, 12:30 PM
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AMD has confirmed that the pricing for the RX 9070 series will be announced this week.
Frank Azor from AMD stated on Twitter/X that the company will officially announce the prices for the RX 9070 series GPUs on Friday. “Your questions regarding pricing and performance will soon be addressed,” Azor affirmed.
According to recently leaked slides from AMD, the company is “concentrating on what gamers desire” with RDNA 4 and intends to make their GPUs “more affordable.” In the same document, AMD revealed that 85% of gamers bought GPUs priced under $700....
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Nvidia is preparing to launch RTX 5060 Ti models
Feb 27, 2025, 11:30 AM
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The RTX 5060 Ti is rumored to debut first with two versions: 16 GB and 8 GB, while there is still no information about the standard RTX 5060.
The RTX 5060 Ti could be the next graphics card Nvidia introduces to the market, following the RTX 5070, which is set to launch in early March. Nvidia may release the 16 GB version in the second half of March, while the 8 GB version is expected to arrive in the first half of April.
Currently, there are no official details regarding the specifications of these two models. However, many predictions suggest that they will use the GB206 GPU,...
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Samsung's inaugural Pro series Gen 5 PCIe SSD is set to launch in March
Feb 26, 2025, 11:30 AM
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Samsung has officially introduced the 9100 PRO Gen5 SSD, the latest addition to its consumer solid-state drive lineup.
With a PCIe 5.0 interface, the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD promises industry-leading speeds, improved energy efficiency, and storage capacities of up to 8TB, making it an ideal choice for gamers, content creators, and multitasking users.
The advanced architecture of the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s and 13,400 MB/s, respectively—a 99% performance improvement over its predecessor, the 990 PRO. Random read and write speeds have also been enhanced, reaching 2,200K IOPS...
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Intel claims a 15% performance improvement and a 30% increase in density with its 18A node
Feb 25, 2025, 9:00 AM
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After extensive research, Intel has confirmed that the 18A process has been completed and is expected to enter trial production in 2025.
Intel recently announced that its 18A semiconductor manufacturing process is ready and will undergo trial production in the first half of 2025. This marks a significant milestone for Intel Foundry Services (IFS) as it seeks to compete with major manufacturers like TSMC.
The development of the 18A process has not been entirely smooth. Under former CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel’s "IDM 2.0" strategy faced multiple challenges, particularly with the Intel 4 (7nm) process, which struggled to gain strong market traction. However, the...
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NVIDIA confirms a rare bug on the RTX 5090/5070 Ti causing the GPU to miss a few ROP units
Feb 24, 2025, 4:00 PM
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RTX 5090 GPUs discovered with reduced performance.
TechPowerUp previously discovered that some custom versions of the GeForce RTX 5090 series had fewer rendering units than specified, which impacted performance. For example, the Zotac GeForce RTX 5090 Solid had 168 ROPs (Render Output Units) instead of the designed 176 ROPs. By February 22, multiple users had shared screenshots showing that not only Zotac but also RTX 5090 models from other manufacturers like Palit, Inno3D, MSI, Gigabyte, and Manli were affected. Today, NVIDIA has officially confirmed this issue.
Using...
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RTX 3060 remains a top performer on Steam, even after four years in the market
Feb 24, 2025, 7:00 AM
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Despite reaching the 4-year mark, the RTX 3060 graphics card continues to dominate the GPU rankings on Steam.
Over four years since its release, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 is still regarded as the best by gamers on the Steam platform, as shown in the latest hardware survey. With prices dropping significantly and the GPUs still delivering strong performance, it's no surprise that the GeForce RTX 3060 remains the most popular choice among Steam gamers, even after all these years.
Data from Steam indicates that the RTX 3060 continues to be the most widely used option, accounting for over 5%...
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Former Sony exec suggests a 2028 launch for the PlayStation 6 console
Feb 21, 2025, 1:30 PM
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A former Sony executive has revealed the possible release timeframe for the PlayStation 6 gaming console.
While fans eagerly await breakthroughs from the PlayStation 6, a former Sony executive has made a rather surprising prediction about the release date of the next-generation console.
According to Shuhei Yoshida, who held key positions at Sony and PlayStation for many years, the PlayStation 6 may not launch in 2027 as many have speculated but could instead arrive in 2028.
He explained that the lifespan of console generations is getting longer. In the past, the gap between console generations was around 5–6...
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RTX 5070 Ti users face ‘sold-out’ fear on launch day
Feb 20, 2025, 10:00 AM
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The RTX 5070 Ti is expected to face severe shortages as soon as it becomes available for purchase.
Nvidia recently launched its RTX 50-series graphics cards, but the hype surrounding these new GPUs has quickly been overshadowed by severe supply shortages, driving retail prices to skyrocketing levels. Unfortunately, things don’t seem to be looking any better for the RTX 5070 Ti, a highly anticipated mid-range GPU.
According to the latest reports, the RTX 5070 Ti is expected to sell out immediately when it hits shelves this weekend. The RTX 5070 Ti is regarded as one of the...
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Microsoft reassures users of 8th, 9th, and 10th gen Intel CPUs
Feb 19, 2025, 12:30 PM
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Microsoft has responded to reports suggesting that the company is ending support for Windows 11 24H2 on 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Intel CPUs.
According to Windows Latest, On February 13, Microsoft updated its support documentation for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), adding Windows 11 24H2 and modifying the list of supported processors. The new list now includes only newer CPU models, with 11th-generation Rocket Lake processors (released in 2021) being the oldest officially supported CPUs.
However, Microsoft clarified that the claim about Windows 11 24H2 dropping support for Intel CPUs older than the 11th generation is...
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