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Gigabyte just launched an Nvidia RTX Spark mini PC, packing 128GB of RAM

Gigabyte debuts the AI Top Aero desktop PC for AI developers, creators, and gamers, powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip.

Sony is closing its PlayStation Plus PC app, taking cloud game streaming with it

PlayStation Plus cloud streaming on PC ends on December 10, as Sony continues its shift toward a console-exclusive gaming experience.

AMD says Zen 6 delivers more CPU cores and L3 cache than Zen 5, plus greatly improved instructions per clock

Zen 6 Epyc processors are making their way into server racks, providing us with a glimpse of how future Ryzen CPUs might shape up.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 24GB January launch reportedly cancelled, as memory prices run riot

The high cost of 3GB memory chips apparently makes the RTX 5080 24GB uneconomical, with the 16GB card now acting as Nvidia's flagship gaming GPU.

Another Nvidia GPU price rise may be imminent, with dire rumoured consequences for GeForce RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 50 series may soon become even more expensive China, with potential knock-on effects for the rest of the world.

NZXT just launched two new lines of AIO liquid coolers, promising a vibration-free pump

NZXT adds the Kraken Core and Kraken Plus lineups to its cooler roster, with the latter offering a 1.8in LCD and RGB lighting.

Philips just revealed a 27in 5K/165Hz dual-mode gaming monitor that costs £699

The Evnia 27M2D5901A sports a native 5K/165Hz combo but the IPS gaming monitor will also support a QHD/330Hz mode.

MSI’s new flagship 34in QD-OLED monitor boasts a 360Hz refresh rate and loads of AI gaming tech

MSI releases its MEG X curved ultra-wide QD-OLED gaming monitor, featuring a 360Hz refresh rate and an RGB Stripe subpixel layout.

Steam now tells you what frame rate to expect from games on your Steam Deck

Valve adds average fps data to its Steam Deck game compatibility page, giving users an idea about game performance before purchasing.

An AMD Radeon driver bug is reducing SSD lifespans, but a fix is thankfully on the way

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.10.2 should fix the problem, but there's no word on when that driver will launch yet.

User revives failing Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 by baking it in an oven for 35 minutes

A defective Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 returns to working condition after baking inside a food oven at 130°C - it even now gets through FurMark.

ASRock’s new Intel Diamond Rapids motherboard supports a massive 4TB of DDR5 RAM

ASRock Rack showcases an early Intel Xeon 7 Diamond Rapids motherboard. featuring 16 DDR5 DIMM slots plus 16 MCIO x8 connectors.

OLED TVs show defective pixels on edges in long-term tests

Long-term OLED TV testing reveals "edge rot" - dead pixels creeping along the edges of models released between 2020 and 2023, and you can't avoid it.

A new AMD Radeon GPU may be in the works, but there’s little reason to celebrate

Upcoming changes to the HWiNFO system monitoring software contain references to an unannounced AMD Radeon RX 7500 GPU.

Alienware finally fixes edge-dimming on OLED monitors, giving users more control

Alienware releases edge-dimming fix for its AW3926QW OLED monitor, giving users the choice of whether to enable CPC or not.

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