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This power connector isn’t fit for purpose, and Nvidia needs to admit it – our own GPU melting story

A 12VHPWR cable-melting incident just killed our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition. This isn't user error; it's a flawed connector.

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Valve now allows you to run SteamOS on your own DIY Steam Machine, with Nvidia GPU support in the works

Valve is releasing SteamOS 3.8 for desktop users who want to build their own Steam Machine, and is working with Nvidia to support GeForce GPUs.
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iiyama just released its first OLED gaming monitor, with a 280Hz refresh rate

iiyama joins the OLED game with its G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon monitor, powered by 4th-gen WOLED tech from LG.
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Even DDR2 isn’t safe from the RAM crisis, as legacy memory prices rocket

The ongoing memory shortage is prompting companies to seek legacy DRAM products, with huge price increases predicted for DDR2.
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This motherboard swaps its PCIe 16x graphics slot for a pair of cable connectors

MaxSun has replaced the main x16 PCIe slot on these mini-ITX motherboards with two MCIO connectors, which transmit PCIe signals through cables.
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First 1,000Hz gaming monitor shows terrible results, due to slow IPS panel

Despite having a 1,000Hz refresh rate, this gaming monitor shows slow results, as its IPS panel's pixel transition time can’t meet the required 1ms.
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Steam Controller delivery dates slip into 2027, as Valve can’t keep up with demand

If you order a Steam Controller now, Valve estimates that you'll have to wait until next year before it arrives.
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Steam Frame may support hot-swappable batteries, but with a catch

Leaks suggest Valve will offer a 'Frame Enthusiast Pack' alongside the VR headset, including a hot-swappable battery pack.
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MSI hopes to make DDR5 RAM more affordable, thanks to HUDIMM memory support

MSI adds support for HUDIMM memory, which uses a single 32-bit channel to its Intel motherboards, but there will be a cost to performance.
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The best racing games of all time

Here are the best driving games ever, from pure arcade fun and action-packed racing to highly realistic, competitive simulators.
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Next-gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs appear in official documentation, powered by Zen 6

AMD confirms its next-gen Threadripper lineup, codenamed Mustang Peak, featuring 2nm Zen 6 cores, a new TR6 socket, and PCIe 6.0 lanes.
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Dell’s MacBook Neo competitor ends up costing £899 in UK and €1,149 in Europe

Dell’s XPS 13 Wildcat Lake laptop hits Europe and the UK at a much higher price than in the US, making it a hard sell compared to Apple's MacBook Neo.
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Consumer SSD market has “almost disappeared,” claims Silicon Motion, with NAND supply likely to worsen in 2027

As AI data centres eat up NAND supply, OEMs are now having to source SSDs from manufacturing channels that typically served consumers.
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Asus ROG has abandoned gamers in favour of overpriced tat

Asus' Republic of Gamers brand was tone deaf to the needs of hardware enthusiasts at its 20th birthday presentation, prioritising toys and needless frills over decent kit.
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Best CPU cooler 2026: AIO and air coolers tested for Intel and AMD processors

Here are the best air, passive, and AIO coolers for your PC build, whether you're using an AMD Ryzen or Intel Core CPU.
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Intel shows off 18A-P, promising a 9% clock speed boost for the same power as 18A

Intel Foundry reveals the details of its latest refinements to the 18A manufacturing process, including improved thermals and power management.
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