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AMD shifts to AI-powered FSR 4 for enhanced visuals and efficiency

Sep 16, 2024, 05:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD's upcoming FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, FSR 4, will utilize AI on a larger scale to enhance visual quality.

AMD has introduced FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4), a new technology that utilizes AI to enhance visual quality and gaming performance. FSR 4 aims to improve graphics and gameplay smoothness on less powerful hardware through advanced AI techniques. This technology signals AMD's move towards more efficient, AI-driven upscaling, similar to NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS, which have been employing AI for a number of years. During discussions with Tom's Hardware about handheld gaming and battery life,...

AMD's latest VGM technology allows RAM reallocation for laptop gaming

Sep 13, 2024, 15:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has significantly enhanced their Ryzen AI 300 CPUs for gaming by introducing AFMF2 and Variable Graphics Memory.

AMD recently introduced a new feature called Variable Graphics Memory on the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, which promises significant improvements for gaming experiences. This feature allows gamers to utilize a portion of the RAM as dedicated graphics memory (VRAM), enhancing frame rates for games. The entire conversion process can be easily executed with just a click in AMD's Adrenalin application. Variable Graphics Memory on Ryzen AI 300 According to AMD, Variable Graphics Memory can convert up to "75%" of the...

The newest Epic Games Store free game giveaway is now live for you to claim forever

Sep 13, 2024, 13:00 manhkbrady Free Games

Epic Games has updated its free game giveaway program with a new pair of titles.

The Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games. It offers a curated selection of games for PC and Mac, frequently providing exclusive titles and generous discounts. For those who don’t already know, every Thursday, Epic Games makes a new game, or sometimes, two games are available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is then yours to keep, to play or to add to...

AMD Kraken Point APUs with Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 set for 2025 launch

Sep 12, 2024, 20:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD will release Krackan Point APUs to provide more affordable devices to the masses but needs to tackle the chip supply by 2025.

AMD has announced its plans to introduce new Ryzen APUs under the "Krackan" series in 2025. These APUs will come with Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an XDNA 2 NPU. While AMD has already launched higher-end Zen 5 mobile CPUs like Strix Point, Krackan is designed for more affordable laptops, maintaining the XDNA 2 NPU of its higher-end counterpart to prepare for the AI era. The new CPU design will incorporate four Zen 5 CPU cores and four additional...

Valve's Steam Families update is now available to all users

Sep 12, 2024, 16:00 manhkbrady News

The beta launch of Valve's new Steam Families feature happened earlier this year, and now it is available for everyone.

The new Steam Families system is now officially available for both Steam Desktop and Steam Deck after Valve's stable Steam Client Update. This system had been in Beta since March. A group can invite up to five family members, who will then have access to a shared family library. Each member can create their own save files and collect achievements for games in the family library. Although the stable client update does not include Steam Game Recording, it does introduce some...

The Crew 2 is currently getting a ridiculous 98% discount on Steam

Sep 11, 2024, 11:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals

You can grab The Crew 2 right now for an absolute bargain.

Ubisoft has pledged to maintain online support for The Crew 2 for an extended period and intends to introduce an offline mode in the future. Additionally, the game is now priced at just £0,84. The Crew 2 was released in 2018, and my experience with the game was quite enjoyable. This Forza Horizon-style arcade racing game features a vast open-world representation of the USA for players to explore and race in, with a variety of vehicles including cars, boats,...

Sony launches PS5 Pro: More powerful GPU, no disc drive, shocking price

Sep 11, 2024, 10:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

PlayStation has officially confirmed the release of its next console, the PS5 Pro.

Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro following months of speculation. The announcement came through a dedicated 9-minute presentation on PlayStation's YouTube channel. The design of the PS5 Pro matches the long-standing rumors, resembling the standard PS5 but with the addition of three black stripes. Sony has put emphasis on enhancing the...

AMD Anti-Lag 2 now available to game developers for improved in-game latency

Sep 10, 2024, 19:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD's newest latency-reduction technology is being released today and is now available on GPUOpen for game developers to implement.

AMD has officially released their Radeon Anti-Lag 2 SDK for developers, potentially enabling any DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 game to support AMD's lag-reducing technology. AMD Anti-Lag 2 is an enhanced version of the original Anti-Lag, offering deeper latency optimizations through direct game integration, rather than solely at the driver level. This allows developers to implement the technology at the most effective point in their game’s logic, maximizing latency reduction. With this technology, users of AMD RDNA 1 and newer GPUs...

AMD is set to launch the Z2 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PC devices next year

Sep 9, 2024, 23:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

The Z2 Extreme will hit the market next year with expectations that its performance will meet the demands of AAA games like Black Myth: Wukong.

AMD and Microsoft just confirmed at the IFA 2024 event that the Z2 Extreme processor will be introduced at the beginning of next year. This is the successor to the Z1 Extreme, currently powering the Asus ROG Ally, paving the way for a new generation of handheld gaming PCs. Since Valve launched the Steam Deck in 2022, many major PC manufacturers have released competing handheld products. Most of these models, except for the MSI Claw which uses an Intel chip,...

AMD releases AFMF 2 preview drivers with optimizations for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

Sep 9, 2024, 23:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Optimised, and more stable – AMD updates their Fluid Motion Frames 2 Preview

AMD has rolled out an updated iteration of their AFMF2 Preview for Fluid Motion Frames. This latest version incorporates optimizations and stability enhancements to AMD's second-generation driver-level Frame Generation technology. Fluid Motion Frames from AMD is a driver-based frame generation technology that operates across all games. It is a simple, one-step solution that enhances perceived performance in a wide array of games. Unlike DLSS 3 or FSR 3, it does not necessitate per-game integration. Moreover, it delivers improved image quality and...

Qualcomm teases high-performance Snapdragon desktop CPUs, set for November reveal

Sep 6, 2024, 11:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

The CEO of Qualcomm confirms plans for desktop CPUs and hints at "High-Performance Desktop" products at IFA 2024.

Qualcomm, known for its popular range of Snapdragon mobile chips, appears to be gearing up to make a major announcement in the coming months. After equipping top-notch VR headsets for gaming and releasing a developer-only mini PC earlier this year, the company seems prepared to compete in the desktop CPU market. During the launch of the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus ahead of the IFA show in Berlin, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon was asked about the potential for a desktop Snapdragon chip....

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is currently free on PC with Epic Games

Sep 6, 2024, 07:00 manhkbrady Free Games

From today until September 12th, Football Manager 2024 and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts are free to keep on Epic Games Store.

The digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games is known as the Epic Games Store. It provides a carefully selected range of games for PC and Mac, often offering exclusive titles and substantial discounts. Every Thursday, Epic Games releases a new game or sometimes two games for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Upon redemption, the games become part of the user's collection and can be played or added to an ever-expanding...

Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs rumored to reach up to 600W power consumption

Sep 5, 2024, 20:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

After speculation about the power consumption of the RTX 50 series, there are now claims that Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5090 could require a massive 600W of power.

Well-known tech leaker kopite7kimi has shared information about the power usage of Nvidia GeForce Blackwell GPUs, stating that “all have some increase in power consumption, with higher SKUs increasing more,” in a post on X (formerly Twitter). When another X user predicts that the power draw for the RTX 5090 will be 550W, kopite7kimi responds with “more,” and provides the same reply when asked whether the new RTX 5070 will exceed the rumored 220W power draw....

Intel launches Core Ultra 'Lunar Lake' chips with gaming, AI, and battery life boost to rival AMD and Qualcomm

Sep 4, 2024, 11:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel has finally unveiled details of its brand new Lunar Lake mobile processors.

Intel has unveiled its Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake mobile processors, which are now available for pre-order in various slim and light notebooks from manufacturers such as Asus, Dell, LG and MSI. These new CPUs promise 30% improved gaming performance compared to the previous generation, along with up to 20 hours of battery life, surpassing AMD and Qualcomm equivalent laptops in various tasks including gaming. At the launch event in Berlin this week, demos showcased frame rates exceeding 60fps at maximum...

Steam's Space Exploration Fest launches with discounts on top sci-fi games until September 9

Sep 3, 2024, 20:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals

The new Steam Deal festival is about video games that focus on space or space exploration, all until September 9.

Another new Steam Fest has kicked off, running from September 2nd to the 9th. During this period, you'll have the opportunity to discover great discounts and playable demos as part of the Steam Space Exploration Fest. As the name suggests, this event will offer deals on space-themed video games. If you're a fan of space exploration games or curious about trying them out, now is the perfect time to grab some popular space-themed titles. With the constant stream of events, it's...

Windows 11 has now become the top operating system for gamers on Steam, surpassing Windows 10

Sep 3, 2024, 14:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

According to the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for August 2024, Windows 11 is now the most popular operating system on the platform.

According to Steam's hardware survey for August, 50.8% of Windows PC gamers used Windows 11, marking a 3.4 percentage point increase from July. In contrast, Windows 10 usage dropped to 48.7%, declining by 3.3 percentage points from the previous month. The achievement for Windows 11 comes quite late, considering it has been available for nearly three years, especially since PC gamers tend to have more up-to-date hardware compared to the general computing population. Global Windows market share...

Next free game of GOG Back to School Sale has been revealed

Sep 3, 2024, 13:00 manhkbrady Free Games

For a limited time, PC gamers will be able to acquire their DRM-free free copy of Once Upon a Jester on GOG.

GOG, a digital distribution platform for PC games owned by CD Projekt, is known for hosting many classic games that aren’t always available on Steam or Epic Games Store. In addition to providing a nostalgic trip for users, GOG occasionally gives away various games. Recently, GOG has released the popular sandbox sim “Tropico 4” giveaway to coincide with the start of its “Back to School” sale. And now, another free game giveaway on GOG, this time...

Get three classic Fallout games for free on Epic Games Store this week

Aug 30, 2024, 14:00 manhkbrady Free Games

The Fallout Classic Collection and Wild Card Football is free to claim from now until September 5, 2024, via the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for video games developed and maintained by Epic Games. It offers a curated selection of games for PC and Mac, frequently providing exclusive titles and generous discounts. For those who don’t already know, every Thursday, Epic Games makes a new game, or sometimes, two games are available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is then yours to keep, to play or to add to...

MSI BIOS update adds 105W TDP mode for Ryzen 9600X and 9700X CPUs

Aug 30, 2024, 14:00 manhkbrady News

MSI's latest AM5 BIOS which lets users select a 105W TDP mode on AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs is now available.

MSI has released a BIOS update for specific AMD motherboards, which includes a simple way to increase the thermal limit on AMD's newest 65W TDP processors, namely the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. TDP stands for thermal design power and indicates the maximum heat that a chip's cooling system can handle. Both of AMD's new entry-level Zen 5-based chips were shipped with a 65W TDP, but there have been rumors about AMD considering increasing the TDP to enhance...

Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU to feature GDDR7 memory and 20% lower power consumption

Aug 29, 2024, 17:00 manhkbrady News

A Chinese computer company has revealed some intriguing details about what to expect from the laptop version of the RTX 5060.

Graphics cards rely heavily on memory, and faster memory is always superior. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Nvidia’s upcoming next-generation GeForce RTX cards, anticipated for release around 2025, will incorporate advanced GDDR7 memory modules. Recent reports indicate that the new technology won't just be available for desktop PCs but will also be featured in laptop cards within the 50 series. During a presentation from a Chinese laptop manufacturer, details about Nvidia’s upcoming "Blackwell" laptop cards, specifically the xx60 version...