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AMD’s AM4 platform is officially celebrating its 10th anniversary, and despite the arrival of AM5, the company is showing that it still has plenty of life left. With many PC gamers looking for affordable upgrade paths, AM4 remains an attractive option thanks to low motherboard costs, inexpensive DDR4 memory, and a vast ecosystem that has supported more than 125 Ryzen processors across over 500 motherboards during the past decade. To mark the occasion, AMD has announced the return of one of...

Detailed specifications for Nvidia’s upcoming Arm-based N1 processor family have surfaced online ahead of the company’s expected announcement. According to leaked internal documents obtained by VideoCardz, Nvidia is preparing several N1-series processors aimed at everything from premium performance laptops to more affordable and power-efficient devices. Leading the lineup is the flagship N1X processor, which reportedly shares much of its architecture with the GB10 chip used in Nvidia’s DGX Spark AI desktop platform. This top-tier model is said to feature a...

As gaming handheld prices continue to rise due to increasing memory and storage costs, Acer is taking a different approach with its latest portable gaming device. Instead of competing directly with premium handheld PCs like the Steam Deck or Lenovo Legion Go, the company has unveiled the Nitro Blaze Link, a lightweight handheld designed primarily for streaming PC games. Introduced at Computex 2026, the Acer Nitro Blaze Link is built around local game streaming rather than native gaming, unlike...

Intel has officially launched its Arc G-Series processor family, marking the company’s first lineup of chips designed specifically for gaming handheld PCs. Announced on May 28, the series debuts with two models: the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme, both based on Intel’s Panther Lake architecture and built using the company’s advanced 18A manufacturing process. Both processors feature the same 14-core CPU configuration, consisting of 2 Cougar Cove performance cores, 8 Darkmont efficiency cores, and 4 low-power Darkmont efficiency cores....

Acer has officially confirmed that it will unveil its next-generation gaming handheld, the Predator Atlas 8, during Computex 2026. The upcoming device will be powered by Intel’s new Arc G3 Extreme SoC and aims to compete with premium handheld gaming PCs by combining strong graphics performance with modern AI-powered gaming features. The Predator Atlas 8 will support up to 24GB of LPDDR5X-7467 memory and feature up to 12 Xe GPU cores based on Intel’s latest Arc graphics architecture. Built using Intel’s...

Valve has officially increased Steam Deck pricing following months of stock shortages tied to the ongoing global component and memory supply crisis. The company had previously acknowledged that shortages affecting DRAM and NAND memory were disrupting production across its hardware lineup, leading to frequent Steam Deck stock issues in supported regions. Now that new inventory has arrived, those refreshed units are launching with substantially higher prices attached. According to the updated Steam Deck product page on...

Rumors suggest AMD may soon launch the Radeon RX 9070 GRE globally after previously limiting the graphics card to the Chinese market. According to VideoCardz, retail packaging for the GPU has appeared without any Chinese branding, hinting that AMD could be preparing for a wider international release. Additional evidence comes from US-based prebuilt PC listings that mention Sapphire Pulse and Sapphire Pure RX 9070 GRE graphics cards. This suggests the GPU may already be circulating among distributors and system integrators...

ASUS has officially launched the ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AX, bringing its latest dual-screen gaming laptop to the region with flagship hardware and a premium design. The 16-inch machine is aimed at gamers, streamers, and creators who want extra workspace without relying on external monitors, though the price reflects its ambitious feature set, maxing at $5500 / 5100€ / £4600 for exclusive preorder on the ASUS eShop starting 18 May 2026. The biggest highlight is its dual 16-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED...

AMD has confirmed that production ramp-up has officially begun for its next-generation Zen 6 processors, starting with its upcoming 6th-generation EPYC “Venice” server CPUs. These chips are being manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 2nm process technology, marking a major step forward for AMD’s data center roadmap. The term “production ramp” refers to the point where a processor moves beyond limited engineering samples and into high-volume manufacturing intended for commercial deployment. In other words, AMD’s Venice processors are now considered production-ready and...

AMD has officially introduced its new Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors alongside the Ryzen AI Halo developer platform, signaling a major push toward running advanced AI workloads locally instead of relying entirely on cloud computing. The new Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series, codenamed “Gorgon Halo,” targets commercial AI PCs, compact desktop systems, and professional mobile workstations. AMD appears to be focusing heavily on AI acceleration and professional productivity rather than mainstream consumer gaming with this lineup. Three processor...

ASUS ROG has officially revealed the limited-edition ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard, a special release celebrating the brand’s first-ever motherboard from 20 years ago. While the new board embraces retro-inspired styling, it also packs many of ASUS’ latest high-end motherboard technologies and enthusiast features. The ROG Crosshair 2006 takes visual inspiration from the original 2006-era Crosshair motherboard, blending classic design elements with modern hardware capabilities. One of its standout additions is a 2-inch OLED display positioned on the primary M.2 slot...

According to a new leak from known hardware insider chilleddog, AMD may be preparing a more affordable version of its popular Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming processor. The rumored chip, reportedly called the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, would aim to bring AMD’s 3D V-Cache gaming performance to a lower price tier. Even in 2026, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains one of the strongest value-focused gaming CPUs on the market. It continues to offer excellent gaming performance at a...