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Sony’s next DualSense V3 controller for PS5 may feature a removable battery
Oct 6, 2025, 3:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Sony is reportedly making a new DualSense V3 wireless controller for the PS5 that will, for the first time, include a battery that can be taken out.
According to a report from ppe.pl, Sony is set to unveil a new “DualSense V3” controller later this year alongside an updated PlayStation 5 Pro model. The upcoming PS5 Pro is said to have minor design modifications and consumes approximately 3% less power compared to previous PS5 Pro versions. This latest console will come equipped with Sony’s new DualSense controller, which is rumored to include a removable battery.
Currently, all Sony DualSense controllers have integrated batteries. This design requires users...
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Intel debuts advanced CPU cores for Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids platforms
Oct 4, 2025, 9:30 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The recently leaked data for the Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids "Xeon" families offers key insights into their core counts and targeted performance design.
Intel has introduced the core architectures for its upcoming processors, Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids. Both of these CPUs will incorporate new core designs, with Nova Lake featuring Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores, which are not found in Arrow Lake or in the soon-to-be-released Panther Lake CPUs.
The new core designs were disclosed in Intel’s latest ISA Extensions Reference document. This document also indicated that the Diamond Rapids datacenter CPUs would utilize new Panther Lake CPU cores.
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Intel set to take on AMD Threadripper with new workstation-class CPUs
Oct 2, 2025, 7:00 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
It looks like a high-speed version of the 86-core Xeon 6787P, which is otherwise limited to 3.8GHz.
An Intel Granite Rapids Workstation (GNR-WS) CPU has been spotted on the OpenBenchmarking.org website, with @momomo_us being the first to spot the new processor.
With 86 cores and 172 threads, this CPU has the chance to be a real competitor to AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper and Threadripper Pro 9000 series. This benchmark listing lists this processor as having a clock speed of 4.8 GHz. However, it is unclear whether this represents the peak clock speed, the all-core clock...
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AMD’s Strix Halo includes a major upgrade expected from Zen 6 CPUs
Oct 1, 2025, 7:00 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD is switching its chiplet connections from SERDES links to a wide, parallel "sea-of-wires" design.
High-Yield has been actively evaluating the AMD Ryzen AI Max CPU on his ASUS ROG FLOW Z13 laptop, and the distinct chiplet-interconnect offers insights into the future of AMD and Zen. The upcoming Zen 6 CPUs from AMD will employ an upgraded “sea of wires” interconnect, which could be revolutionary for the company’s future processor designs.
Although AMD's new interconnect is pricier, it provides three key advantages. Firstly, it substantially lowers the energy cost associated with transmitting...
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Radeon software update reveals AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 3 frame-gen tech
Sep 30, 2025, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Mentions of new frame generation were accidentally included in the latest Radeon driver, pointing to rapid development by AMD.
Members of the Guru3D Forums (via @harukaze5719) have identified mentions of “AFMF 3” and “FrameGenV3” in the drivers from AMD. This indicates that AMD is preparing to launch a third-generation version of its driver-level frame generation technology called Fluid Motion Frames. The development of AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3 is underway!
AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is the firm’s frame generation technology that operates at the driver level, allowing for frame creation to enhance performance and smoothness...
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How Budget Laptops Can Let You Dominate Fortnite and Beyond
Sep 29, 2025, 9:10 PM
Fyra Frost
Hardware News
Gone are the days when you needed a hefty bank account to enjoy smooth, immersive gaming. Thanks to the rise of budget-friendly laptops, gamers everywhere are now able to experience high-quality gaming without breaking the bank.
Gone are the days of having to choose between price and performance… Many gaming laptops under $1000 have emerged as a sweet spot for those looking to dominate in titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and more. Whether you’re a casual gamer or an aspiring...
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ASUS pushes ROG gaming laptop update fixing stutter and performance hiccups
Sep 29, 2025, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
ASUS is rapidly taking action to fix performance problems with its ROG gaming laptops after a new independent investigation brought the issues to light.
ASUS has announced that it has “identified the problem” responsible for “stuttering and performance disruptions" in certain ROG laptops. BIOS updates are being developed for all impacted ASUS ROG laptop models, with initial beta BIOS releases for the 2023 SCAR 15 and Zephyrus M16 expected this week.
ASUS intends to deliver BIOS updates for all affected ROG laptop models in phases, with the first update set for early October. The company has assured that utilizing its beta BIOS updates for ROG...
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ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X preorders open following price announcement
Sep 26, 2025, 6:30 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
ASUS's Republic of Gamers has announced the price points and when you can pre-order the new ROG Ally and the upgraded ROG Ally X handheld gaming PCs.
In June, Microsoft revealed a significant collaboration with ASUS to produce two ROG Ally handheld gaming devices under the Xbox brand. With their release date set for October drawing closer, Microsoft has now disclosed the official pricing for these products.
The latest update indicates that the high-performance ROG Xbox Ally X, equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, will be available for $999.99 / £799 / €899. On the other hand, the ROG Xbox Ally, aimed at...
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Microsoft etches microfluidic channels in silicon for triple cooling boost
Sep 25, 2025, 9:00 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Microsoft is proposing to etch tiny, hair-thin channels directly onto the back of a silicon chip, a technology called microfluidics.
As processors designed for data centers heat up more, companies are finding increasingly innovative methods to cool them. Nvidia and its collaborators are reportedly testing new cold plates and immersion cooling techniques for upcoming AI GPUs, while Microsoft is suggesting etching microfluidic channels directly onto the backs of chips to lower peak temperatures by as much as 65%, making this approach three times more efficient than cold plates.
Rather than using a conventional cooler on their processors, Microsoft has embedded tiny...
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Unexpected demand forces Lenovo to cut back on Legion Go 2 preorders
Sep 24, 2025, 3:30 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Pre-orders for Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 have launched, but it looks like the company was unprepared for the strong demand.
Many gamers have experienced the cancellation of their pre-orders for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 after the company announced that it could not deliver its latest handheld console on schedule. There has been significant inquiry about the delay, and in response, the company addressed the situation in an AMA post on Reddit, stating, "The reality is that pre-orders for the Legion Go Gen 2 have far surpassed our estimates, resulting in unexpected extensions in delivery...
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Pure liquid metal thermal paste drops temps on RTX 5090 Aorus Master
Sep 23, 2025, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Der8auer is analyzing Gigabyte’s claims after users noticed that their AORUS Master cards don’t actually use liquid metal.
der8auer has published a new video evaluating assertions that Gigabyte didn’t use “genuine” liquid metal thermal paste in its RTX 5090 Aorus Master graphics card. In his video, he verified that Gigabyte’s “Composite Metal Grease” is not a true liquid metal thermal interface material (TIM). Instead, it’s a blend of conventional thermal paste and liquid metal. This combined material is simpler to apply in automated manufacturing settings. However, it is not as efficient as pure...
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Why Mini PCs Are Perfect for Games Like Cyberpunk 2077
Sep 22, 2025, 9:00 PM
Fyra Frost
Hardware News
Imagine this: You are diving into the neon-lit streets of Night City, running through epic missions, blasting enemies, and customizing your ride.
Imagine this: You're diving into the neon-lit streets of Night City, running through epic missions, blasting enemies, and customizing your ride. The atmosphere is alive with every corner you turn, and the graphics are so sharp that you can almost feel the rain hitting your face. Now, picture yourself doing this not on a huge, bulky desktop but with a sleek, compact machine that's practically portable enough to take anywhere. Sounds impossible, right? Wrong.
For gamers who want to level up...
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