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RTX 5080 graphics card: A steep price tag worrying gamers?
Dec 30, 2024, 2:30 AM
manhkbrady
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NVIDIA’s upcoming RTX 5080 graphics card has gamers concerned due to its rumored high price.
Recent leaks have hinted at the pricing for the premium RTX 5080, suggesting that NVIDIA may once again be testing gamers’ wallets with an eye-watering price tag.
According to YouTuber Vex, a source from an Australian retailer revealed that the overclocked Asus version of the RTX 5080 will retail for as much as 2,799 AUD (around 1,740 USD), including taxes. While these are still unconfirmed rumors, they’ve already caused unease among gaming communities.
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New RTX 5070 leaks disappoint gamers
Dec 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
manhkbrady
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News about the RTX 5070 offering only a "drip-feed" upgrade has left gamers underwhelmed.
Leaked details about the upcoming GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card suggest minimal upgrades compared to the previous generation, sparking concerns about its performance and pricing.
Although NVIDIA is expected to unveil the RTX 50-series next month, the RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti models might not hit shelves until Q1 of next year. According to leaker @kopite7kimi, the RTX 5070 Ti will feature the GB203-300 GPU with 8,960 CUDA cores, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a...
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The latest NVIDIA app update introduces a workaround to address performance issues
Dec 25, 2024, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Nvidia has turned off Game Filters by default to address performance issues related to the Nvidia App.
Nvidia has launched version 11.0.1 of the Nvidia App, which disables “Game Filters” by default as a way to address recently identified performance issues.
Nvidia has acknowledged that they are investigating the problem, which is linked to Game Filters. Unfortunately, there is no fix available at the moment. However, turning off game filters does help restore lost performance during gaming.
Once Nvidia identifies the root cause of this issue, a hotfix driver update should be released quickly to rectify it. This...
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Nvidia expected to launch Blackwell Ultra B300 AI GPU at GTC 2025
Dec 24, 2024, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
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The next-generation AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, named Blackwell Ultra B300, is rumored to debut at GTC 2025.
Nvidia is likely to unveil its next-generation AI product line, Blackwell Ultra B300, at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in March 2025. This product will succeed the current Blackwell series and is expected to mark a significant leap in AI computational power, offering more powerful processing capabilities and advanced technical solutions compared to its predecessor..
The Blackwell Ultra B300 series will focus on performance upgrades over previous generations. One of its standout features is the total power consumption (TDP) of...
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Pricing for AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs has been leaked, revealing the RX 9070 XT 16GB model is on its way
Dec 23, 2024, 2:30 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD is expected to revamp its Radeon GPU lineup with the launch of the RDNA 4 architecture, introducing a new RX 9000 series naming system.
AMD is expected to name their RDNA 4 GPU flagship as the Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring 16GB of VRAM and a 256-bit memory interface. This leaker has also shared insights regarding the pricing tiers for the RDNA 4 series, the upcoming generation of AMD graphics cards. Consequently, the Radeon RX 9070 XT could potentially retail for up to $649.
At the lower end, AMD might introduce Navi 44-based RDNA 4 GPU models priced as low as $179. It’s important...
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NVIDIA to unveil “AI-focused” GPU technologies at CES 2025, as teased by Inno3D
Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 PM
manhkbrady
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NVIDIA is expected to reveal "Neural Rendering" and "Advanced DLSS" technologies at CES 2025, boosting GPU performance.
Inno3D has begun hinting at new “AI-Enhanced Features” in anticipation of CES 2025, suggesting that the event will “be a major occasion for PC enthusiasts and professionals alike.” While not explicitly stating so, Inno3D has indicated that Nvidia will unveil its RTX 50 series of GPUs at CES 2025. After all, their press announcement clearly refers to DLSS, which is a feature exclusive to Nvidia.
According to Inno3D's statements, Nvidia’s RTX 50 series will emphasize AI. They have pledged “enhanced...
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PlayStation and AMD join forces to develop AI for improved graphics and ray tracing
Dec 19, 2024, 9:00 PM
manhkbrady
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PlayStation unveils “Project Amethyst,” an AI gaming partnership with AMD.
With the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony has ventured into the realm of AI gaming, with Chief Architect Mark Cerny eager to delve deeper into this field. To achieve this, Sony (PlayStation) and AMD have formed a partnership named "Project Amethyst," which focuses on leveraging deep AI technologies to enhance gameplay and graphics.
AMD already has an existing relationship with Sony, serving as the hardware provider for the PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, and PS5 Pro. The modern...
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Seagate launches the world's first 32 TB HAMR hard drive
Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Seagate has launched its largest hard drive yet, offering 32TB of storage powered by the company’s new HAMR technology.
Seagate has officially introduced the Exos M 32 TB, the world’s first hard drive utilizing Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology designed for the mass market. Built on the Mozaic 3+ platform, the Exos M hard drive marks a significant milestone in data storage. According to Seagate, this is the highest-capacity hard drive the company has ever created.
Seagate has been researching and developing HAMR technology since 2007. While the company has repeatedly announced plans to release devices using this technology, the...
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GeForce RTX 5060 specs just leaked, but the news isn’t promising
Dec 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
manhkbrady
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New rumors have surfaced about the mainstream 'Blackwell' gaming GPU, revealing details about the memory configuration of the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060.
The specifications for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 have surfaced through WCCFtech, indicating that the GPU is set to feature 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM. As many PC enthusiasts are aware, Nvidia is expected to unveil its RTX 50 series of GPUs at CES 2025, which will be a successor to the RTX 40 series with the introduction of new “Blackwell” based models.
If the leak regarding the RTX 5060 holds true, it’s likely that this product will not be well received....
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Nintendo Switch 2 fully revealed, with a potential launch in March
Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Details about the Nintendo Switch 2 have surfaced, with a potential launch in Mid-March.
A Reddit leaker known as “NextHandheld” has disclosed extensive information regarding Nintendo’s forthcoming Switch 2 console. They also claim to possess a finalized version of the console. The leaker states that they will provide evidence to support their claims before Christmas and has made the following assertions about the device.
The device will be named “Switch 2.”
The official announcement of the console is expected in January 2025.
The release of the console is anticipated in mid-March.
At launch,...
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Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti is reportedly set to include 16GB of GDDR7 memory
Dec 16, 2024, 1:00 AM
manhkbrady
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As per a report from WCCFtech, the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU is expected to offer 16GB of VRAM.
In contrast to the 5080, which is said to utilize 32 Gbps GDDR7 memory, the 5070 Ti is rumored to incorporate slower 28 Gbps GDDR7 chips, which results in lower memory bandwidth. Nevertheless, this provides the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with a 33% increase in memory bandwidth compared to the 4070 Ti SUPER that it is designed to succeed.
For those tracking developments, this isn’t the first mention of the RTX 5070 Ti. Anticipations are that the RTX 5070...
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New Valve guidelines suggest a significant expansion into Steam hardware
Dec 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Get ready for a variety of Steam-branded hardware in 2025.
It appears Valve is gearing up for a major entry into the hardware sector, with fresh Steam logos and branding across a wide range of products. Thanks to the newly discovered Logo and Branding Guidelines by Steam users on Reddit, it seems Valve is preparing to prominently feature their Steam logo.
To begin with, the “Powered By SteamOS” logo implies that 2025 could be the year for third-party devices featuring SteamOS. This allows manufacturers to sell...
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