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Microsoft removes Windows posts recommending 32GB RAM as it now sells 8GB Surface PCs
Microsoft removes Windows posts recommending 32GB RAM as it now sells 8GB Surface PCs - VideoCardz.com
Microsoft has removed two Windows Learning Center guides that recommended 32GB RAM for gaming. The change comes as Surface PCs return to 8GB configurations.
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RPCS3 says 90% of PS3 emulator users run Windows, despite better Linux performance
RPCS3 says 90% of PS3 emulator users run Windows, despite better Linux performance - VideoCardz.com
RPCS3 updater data shows that Windows accounts for 90% of its users. The developers say Linux still offers faster performance and shader compilation.
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Huawei confirms MateBook Pro pricing, Kirin X90 Plus and Harmony OS laptop starts at $1,480
Huawei confirms MateBook Pro pricing, Kirin X90 Plus and Harmony OS laptop starts at $1,480 - VideoCardz.com
Huawei’s 970-gram MateBook Pro returns with the Kirin X90 Plus and higher prices. The base model costs around $1,480, while the top option exceeds $2,000.
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Modder turns Steam Machine faceplate into a Steam Controller charging dock
Modder turns Steam Machine faceplate into a Steam Controller charging dock - VideoCardz.com
A custom Steam Machine faceplate holds the Steam Controller charging puck and hides its USB cable. The dock can also detach and operate as a separate stand.
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AMD confirms opening keynote at IFA 2026, laptop updates may follow
AMD confirms opening keynote at IFA 2026, laptop updates may follow - VideoCardz.com
AMD’s Jack Huynh will deliver the opening keynote at IFA 2026 on September 4. The Personal AI presentation may include Ryzen AI laptops and new OEM systems.
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ASUS and Gigabyte reportedly raise GPU channel prices by around 20% in China
ASUS and Gigabyte reportedly raise GPU channel prices by around 20% in China - VideoCardz.com
ASUS and Gigabyte GPU channel prices reportedly increased across nearly every active model in China. Reported adjustments range from 200 to 4,500 RMB.
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Samsung pitches zHBM with 8x HBM5 performance, but it is still only a concept
Samsung pitches zHBM with 8x HBM5 performance, but it is still only a concept - VideoCardz.com
Samsung has shown a zHBM concept that stacks memory above AI accelerators. The company claims 8x HBM5 performance, but no product or launch date exists.
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SteamOS 3.9 tested on Ryzen AI Max+ 392 laptop with Radeon 8060S
SteamOS 3.9 tested on Ryzen AI Max+ 392 laptop with Radeon 8060S - VideoCardz.com
SteamOS 3.9 was installed on an ASUS TUF Gaming A14 with Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Radeon 8060S graphics. The system ran several games at 1440p.
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Xbox OG, 360, One and Series disc licenses all could follow players to future Xbox devices
Xbox OG, 360, One and Series disc licenses all could follow players to future Xbox devices - VideoCardz.com
Microsoft is planning separate programs for Xbox One and Series discs and older emulated games. Xbox 360 titles would run locally on PCs, handhelds and Project Helix.
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NVIDIA cancels $4,600 GeForce RTX 5090 order after ASUS rejects pre-price hike pricing, new order costs $5,100
NVIDIA cancels $4,600 GeForce RTX 5090 order after ASUS rejects pre-price hike pricing, new order costs $5,100 - VideoCardz.com
An RTX 5090 BTF order placed through NVIDIA was canceled after ASUS raised the price by $553. NVIDIA says ASUS rejected the original purchase price.
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GIGABYTE GPU prices rise by 20% to 40% in Japan, some orders may be cancelled
GIGABYTE GPU prices rise by 20% to 40% in Japan, some orders may be cancelled - VideoCardz.com
A Japanese distributor says Gigabyte graphics cards will cost 20% to 40% more from August 1. Some unshipped wholesale orders may also be cancelled.
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GeForce RTX 50 prices rise by 30% on average in South Korea within days
GeForce RTX 50 prices rise by 30% on average in South Korea within days - VideoCardz.com
Selected RTX 50 graphics cards rose by between 3% and almost 50% on South Korean price tracker Danawa. RTX 5060 Ti models recorded the largest increases.
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GIGABYTE’s 1600W AI TOP PSU supports up to four GPUs and has a color display, but no “AI” in sight
GIGABYTE’s 1600W AI TOP PSU supports up to four GPUs and has a color display, but no "AI" in sight - VideoCardz.com
The AORUS P1600W combines 80 PLUS Titanium efficiency with four 16-pin GPU cables and a built-in power meter. Its AI TOP label mainly refers to software integration.
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ASUS lists ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDPR with 500Hz QD-OLED panel
ASUS lists ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDPR with 500Hz QD-OLED panel - VideoCardz.com
ASUS has listed the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDPR with a 26.5-inch QHD QD-OLED panel running at up to 500Hz. Pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
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NVIDIA becomes top-tier LVFS sponsor as DGX Spark firmware downloads grow
NVIDIA becomes top-tier LVFS sponsor as DGX Spark firmware downloads grow - VideoCardz.com
NVIDIA joins Dell, HP and Lenovo as a major LVFS sponsor. Its DGX Spark systems already receive firmware through fwupd, with RTX Spark support still unclear.
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HWiNFO beta adds per-chip Radeon VRAM temperatures, first RX 9070 XT tests show 7.4°C spread
HWiNFO beta adds per-chip Radeon VRAM temperatures, first RX 9070 XT tests show 7.4°C spread - VideoCardz.com
HWiNFO v8.51-6045 Beta is now available, one day after we reported that per-chip GDDR6 monitoring was being prepared for Radeon GPUs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops to $334, its lowest price in 90 days
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops to $334, its lowest price in 90 days - VideoCardz.com
AMD’s Zen 4 gaming processor has received a 26% discount. The offer matches its lowest Amazon price recorded during the past three months.
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Sandisk and SK hynix release first High Bandwidth Flash specification
Sandisk and SK hynix release first High Bandwidth Flash specification - VideoCardz.com
HBF is designed to add high-capacity NAND close to AI accelerators while operating alongside HBM. Sandisk previously outlined stacks with up to 512GB.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5080 SUPRIM gets limited DRACO EPIC EDITION for 40th anniversary
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 SUPRIM gets limited DRACO EPIC EDITION for 40th anniversary - VideoCardz.com
MSI has announced a limited DRACO version of its GeForce RTX 5080 SUPRIM. The 40th-anniversary series also covers an X870E motherboard, cooler, PSU, case and peripherals.
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Bazzite testing builds add NVIDIA suspend and power-management fixes
Bazzite testing builds add NVIDIA suspend and power-management fixes - VideoCardz.com
New Bazzite testing builds enable required NVIDIA services and dynamic GPU power rules. The changes may improve suspend and wake behavior.
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DICE confirms Battlefield 6 RTX 50 crash fix, weapon attachment bug was one of three triggers
DICE confirms Battlefield 6 RTX 50 crash fix, weapon attachment bug was one of three triggers - VideoCardz.com
DICE has resolved the Battlefield 6 crashes reported on GeForce RTX 50 GPUs. The changelog also links the problem to an SOR-300SC attachment issue.
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ASUS, GIGABYTE and MSI reportedly plan motherboard price increases for Q3 2026
ASUS, GIGABYTE and MSI reportedly plan motherboard price increases for Q3 2026 - VideoCardz.com
Consumer motherboard PCB prices may increase by at least 50% during 2026. Board Channels reports that vendors are preparing channel price adjustments.
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Microsoft will let publishers bring Xbox 360 games to PC, handhelds and next-gen Xbox
Microsoft will let publishers bring Xbox 360 games to PC, handhelds and next-gen Xbox - VideoCardz.com
Microsoft is reportedly preparing Xbox 360 games for PC, handhelds and Project Helix. Publishers will control pricing, licensing and Game Pass availability.
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Lenovo Legion Go BIOS reportedly bricks some handhelds, Lenovo quotes €237 for repairs
Lenovo Legion Go BIOS reportedly bricks some handhelds, Lenovo quotes €237 for repairs - VideoCardz.com
An official firmware package has been linked to several no-POST reports. Some affected systems required motherboard replacement or direct BIOS chip programming.
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8-core CPUs and 16GB VRAM become the most common Steam configurations
8-core CPUs and 16GB VRAM become the most common Steam configurations - VideoCardz.com
Valve’s July 2026 Steam Hardware Survey shows two hardware crossovers. Systems with eight physical CPU cores now represent 27.85% of participants, narrowly ahead of six-core systems at 27.52%.
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Lenovo Googlebook 15 shown in detailed renders ahead of fall launch
Lenovo Googlebook 15 shown in detailed renders ahead of fall launch - VideoCardz.com
Lenovo’s rumored 15-inch Googlebook appears in detailed press images. Hardware specifications remain unknown, while Google only confirms a fall launch.
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Chinese company puts AMD B650 chipset on a PCIe storage card for $90
Chinese company puts AMD B650 chipset on a PCIe storage card for $90 - VideoCardz.com
LEKUO has launched the PB65MX3 expansion card in China. The card uses an AMD B650 chipset and connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It costs 599 yuan, equivalent to around $89 or €78 before regional taxes.
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