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Nvidia has introduced their RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 at CES 2025
Jan 7, 2025, 07:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Nvidia is set to revolutionize the GPU industry with the launch of their RTX 50 series graphics cards.
For PC gamers, the debut of Nvidia’s RTX 50 series is likely to be the standout moment of CES 2025. Today, Nvidia has unveiled four new desktop graphics cards: the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070.
With these new GPUs, Nvidia has implemented its latest Blackwell GPU architecture. This architecture features new hardware advancements, improved integration for tensor cores, and optimizations...
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DRAM prices are anticipated to fall significantly in early 2025
Jan 6, 2025, 03:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Price declines for DRAM are expected to impact the PC, server, mobile, and GPU memory sectors.
According to Trendforce, a notable decrease in DRAM pricing is projected for early 2025, attributed to weak consumer demand resulting in higher inventory levels. The principles of supply and demand are now influencing the deflation of memory prices.
DDR4 DRAM is expected to experience the most substantial price reductions in the first quarter of 2025, with prices anticipated to drop by 10-15% in both server and PC DRAM markets. This situation stems from an oversupply of...
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Fanatical's Monster Hunter Bundle is back, gearing you up for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds
Jan 6, 2025, 02:30
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
Fanatical has reintroduced their Build Your Own Monster Hunter Bundle, giving you another chance to expand your collection.
If you want to familiarize yourself with the Monster Hunter series before the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, and you’re on PC, you’re in luck. Fanatical has introduced a new Monster Hunter bundle that allows you to choose which games you want.
Included in this bundle, you can purchase Monster Hunter Rise along with its Sunbreak DLC for only £10/$10/10€. Alternatively, there’s the full collection available for £24.99/$24.99/24,99€, though it’s worth noting that Fanatical counts the ‘Deluxe...
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PowerColor hints at its next-generation RDNA 4 Red Devil series GPU
Jan 3, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
PowerColor becomes the first to tease a next-generation RDNA4 graphics card.
PowerColor has begun to tease a new product, and we have a solid idea of what it could be. Below, we can see what appears to be an image showing part of the upcoming PowerColor (RDNA 4) Red Devil GPU.
If the latest rumors about Radeon are accurate, AMD’s next flagship will be the Radeon RX 9070 XT. If so, PowerColor’s teaser is likely for their Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil graphics...
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Epic Games Store concludes its holiday giveaway with Hell Let Loose available to claim
Jan 3, 2025, 08:00
manhkbrady
Free Games
Epic has resumed offering weekly free games, starting with this well-known WWII shooter.
In the last two weeks, Epic has been distributing free games daily as part of a holiday promotion, allowing EGS users to grab titles like Sifu, Control, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and many more at no cost, resulting in significant savings. Now, the Epic Store has resumed its weekly free game distribution, starting with a high-quality title once again. The surprise title to conclude the event is...
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Leaked images of Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard reveal support for ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS
Jan 2, 2025, 09:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Images of the Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard indicate the presence of a new NVIDIA Tegra chip along with DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Tracing technology.
Three leaked photos show that the Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard uses SK Hynix H58GE6AK8B LPDDR5X memory. Another notable detail is the NVIDIA logo, prominently displayed on the motherboard, reaffirming earlier rumors that the device will continue to be powered by NVIDIA hardware.
Specifically, the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to use the Tegra 239 chip, part of NVIDIA’s Orin System-on-Chip (SoC) lineup. This chip is equipped with an ARM Cortex-A78AE CPU, while the GPU is based on...
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance is available for free on the Epic Games Store today
Jan 2, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
Free Games
The start of a new year brings a fresh free game from the Epic Games Store.
The Epic Games Store continues its daily free game promotion with exciting titles. Yesterday, players could grab the martial arts fighting game Sifu, and today’s surprise offering is Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
The title developed by Warhorse Studios has previously been offered for free back in 2020, so you might already have it in your account.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an open-world RPG set in early 15th-century Bohemia. With numerous awards to its name, the game comes highly recommended for its...
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Intel to launch AI graphics card Battlemage with 24 GB DRAM
Dec 31, 2024, 08:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Intel is reportedly preparing a massive 24GB ARC Battlemage GPU designed specifically for creators and workstation professionals.
Intel is reportedly preparing to release the Battlemage GPU with 24 GB of VRAM in 2025, doubling the capacity of the Alchemist series and targeting intensive artificial intelligence (AI) tasks.
Intel plans to significantly increase VRAM capacity for the next-generation Battlemage GPUs, equipping them with 24 GB of VRAM next year. This information is supported by shipping documents found on Platform X, which reveal a clamshell design on the BMG-G21 chip, enabling the use of 12 GDDR6 modules with 16 GB...
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The action roguelike [REDACTED] is available for free on the Epic Games Store today
Dec 31, 2024, 08:00
manhkbrady
Free Games
The free game available today is [REDACTED], a 2024 roguelike developed by Striking Distance Studios.
The 12th giveaway of the Epic Games Store's daily holiday promotion is back with a new title. The Orcs Must Die 3 promotion from the previous day has now been swapped for an opportunity to claim [REDACTED]. If you're a bit confused, that's actually the name of the game created by Striking Distance Studios.
Striking Distance Studios is known for developing The Callisto Protocol, a third-person...
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RTX 5080 graphics card: A steep price tag worrying gamers?
Dec 30, 2024, 02:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
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...
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Orcs Must Die 3 is available for free on the Epic Games Store today
Dec 30, 2024, 02:00
manhkbrady
Free Games
The Epic Games Store's season of giving continues as the new year draws near.
The Epic Games Store has been offering free PC games daily for nearly two weeks now. Today, it introduced the 11th title in the promotion, which takes the place of yesterday's Kill Knight offer. Orcs Must Die 3 is currently available for anyone to claim on the store, with the promotion lasting for the next 24 hours.
Created by Robot Entertainment, the third installment of the series continues the orc-slaying excitement of its...
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Ghostrunner 2 is available for free on the Epic Games Store today
Dec 27, 2024, 08:00
manhkbrady
Free Games
The post-Christmas free game is a highly acclaimed Cyberpunk-themed title.
Up to now, the Epic Games Store has offered seven games as part of its daily free game promotion for the holiday season. As expected, it has launched a fresh giveaway today to take the place of yesterday's Control offer, featuring Ghostrunner 2 for all PC players.
Remember that the first Ghostrunner has already been offered for free on the Epic Games Store a few times. This is an excellent opportunity to...
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New RTX 5070 leaks disappoint gamers
Dec 26, 2024, 12:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
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...
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The eighth free mystery game on the Epic Games Store has been unveiled
Dec 25, 2024, 19:30
manhkbrady
Free Games
This year’s free game lineup has featured highly-rated titles, maintaining the store’s impressive momentum.
This year, the Epic Games Store began its free mystery game promotion with The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, followed by Vampire Survivors, Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, TerraTech, Wizard of Legend, Dark and Darker - Legendary Status, and Dredge, the highly praised fishing horror game. Dredge has now been removed from...
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The latest NVIDIA app update introduces a workaround to address performance issues
Dec 25, 2024, 11:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
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...
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The horror fishing game Dredge is available for free on the Epic Games Store today
Dec 25, 2024, 10:30
manhkbrady
Free Games
This is one of the most exciting holiday giveaways from the Epic Store so far.
Today marks the sixth day of the Epic Games Store's holiday daily giveaways, having replaced yesterday's Dark and Darker DLC. The free offer for Dredge is now active as of December 24, lasting for 24 hours.
Dredge uniquely blends fishing gameplay with elements of eldritch horror. During the day, players navigate a small motorized boat while engaging in a timing mini-game to catch fish. As night falls, however, players must contend with sea...
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Nvidia expected to launch Blackwell Ultra B300 AI GPU at GTC 2025
Dec 24, 2024, 08:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
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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Dark and Darker: Legendary Status is available for free today on the Epic Games Store
Dec 23, 2024, 20:00
manhkbrady
Free Games
The Epic Games Store has unveiled and launched its fifth mystery free game.
Another day, another free game on the Epic Games Store. Dark and Darker: Legendary Status, the FPS dungeon crawler/Battle Royale hybrid, is today's free game of the day, replacing Wizard of Legend from yesterday.
For those who may not be aware, the Epic Games Store typically provides a free game—or occasionally multiple free games—in a weekly giveaway every Thursday. During the holiday season, this rate increases to a free game every...
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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, 02:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
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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Today's free game on the Epic Games Store is Wizard of Legend
Dec 22, 2024, 19:30
manhkbrady
Free Games
It's another day and another free game on the Epic Games Store. Today's offering is Wizard of Legend, a dungeon-crawler roguelike released in 2018.
Another free game has just appeared on the Epic Games Store. The giveaway page, which changes every 24 hours to reveal a mystery game, has switched out yesterday's TerraTech offering for Wizard of Legend.
Created by Contingent99 and launched in 2018, this game offers a roguelike experience that allows you to embody a wizard. Initially developed as a Kickstarter project, Wizard of Legend is a fast-paced dungeon crawler with procedurally generated levels, ensuring that...