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Intel Bartlett Lake-S CPUs might be hitting the consumer market

Intel's Bartlett Lake-S isn't a new architecture, but it has yet to be released for something available to the general public. While the architecture had been rumoured for several months prior, Intel clarified that, despite being part of the Core 200 series, Bartlett Lake-S is specifically designed for networking and …

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First RTX 5070 with melted power connector reported

In recent months, we've seen several RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 buyers reporting issues with the power connector melting. Now, we have our first instance of this phenomenon happening to an RTX 5070.  According to @ere9w (via VideoCardz), the system reportedly included a Zotac RTX 5070 and a Seasonic Focus …

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Asus ROG unveils its first 610Hz gaming monitor

Asus has announced two new ROG gaming monitors in China, each catering to different needs. The ROG XG248Q5G-P is aimed at those who want the highest refresh rate possible, while the ROG XG32UCG offers a dual-Hz mode so users can choose between a higher resolution or refresh rate. According to …

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First Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti listings in Europe

Early listings of the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti have surfaced. Two retailers have already listed a few RTX 5060 TI 8GB and 16GB models, and they all cost way more than most of us are probably willing to spend on such cards. The 8GB cards started at almost €600, and …

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Thermaltake launches revised Steel Shadow AIO coolers in Europe

Thermaltake has introduced a revised version of its Steel Shadow Tough liquid cooler series in Europe, featuring subtle but significant changes. In Europe, the new series will be named LA(S) and available with 240mm and 360mm radiators. As noted by Cowcotland, the core design, including the large, magnetically attached top …

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Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at the 2025 BAFTA Awards

Astro Bot, the acclaimed platformer, emerged as the dominant force at the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, securing five wins, including the prestigious Best Game of the Year. Still Wakes the Deep, a psychological horror title, also enjoyed a successful night, earning three BAFTA awards, two of which recognised outstanding acting …

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Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti pricing debate continues

A recent report has provided new potential pricing details for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 Ti series. While not officially set, especially given the current volatility in the GPU market driven by tariffs and competition between Nvidia and AMD, it gives us an idea of what to expect. Over at Board …

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Nvidia releases PhysX and Flow open-source libraries

Nvidia has made two of its proprietary technologies open-source: Flow, a real-time, grid–based fluid simulation library, and PhysX, a GPU acceleration library for physics. While Nvidia initially released the PhysX library on GitHub a few years ago, it wasn't fully open source. As Wccftech highlights, Nvidia has now updated its …

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CPU-Z data shows 8-core CPUs are currently the most popular PC processors

CPU-Z validation results for Q1 2025 reveal an emerging trend in CPU preferences, with eight-core processors gaining significant traction. Data shows that eight-core CPUs now represent 24.7% of all validations, marking a substantial 32.6% increase compared to previous figures. Conversely, six-core processors have declined, accounting for only 22.5% of validations, …

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Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti prices will reportedly match RTX 4060 Ti

Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch its GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards, with information from Board Channels suggesting a potential release schedule. As previously indicated, Nvidia is expected to introduce the RTX 5060 series this month. This new lineup is anticipated to include the RTX 5060 Ti in both …

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Intel and TSMC reportedly forming an alliance

The ongoing saga of potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC has taken another turn, with a new report suggesting a “preliminary agreement” for a joint venture involving Intel's chip fabrication plants (fabs). This news, reported by The Information (via Reuters), revisits a familiar narrative. This latest development shares a bit …

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