Intel Rumored to Extend LGA1700 Platform with Raptor Lake Refresh Until 2027
Intel plans to extend the LGA1700 desktop platform through early 2027 by launching a Raptor Lake Refresh family. The new CPUs will fit existing motherboards and support both DDR4 and DDR5, letting users boost performance without a full system overhaul. Intel has also confirmed continued production of its 14th‑generation Core chips, reinforcing the platform’s longevity. Meanwhile, the upcoming Nova Lake architecture is slated for later in 2027 as the next socket transition.
AMD Reportedly Plans Ryzen 7 5800X3D Anniversary Edition Comeback for AM4
AMD is reportedly preparing an anniversary‑edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the AM4 socket, reviving the 2022 chip without hardware changes. The processor retains its 8‑core/16‑thread design, 3.4 GHz base clock, 4.5 GHz boost and a massive 96 MB 3D V‑Cache. By re‑launching on the...
NVIDIA GeForce 596.21 WHQL Driver Download
NVIDIA rolled out the GeForce 596.21 WHQL driver, delivering day‑one Game Ready support for Capcom’s upcoming sci‑fi title Pragmata. The update fine‑tunes performance and ensures full compatibility with the game’s advanced rendering pipeline. Pragmata leverages DLSS 4 and neural rendering, technologies...
MSI Expands PRO MAX Series with 27-Inch FHD 144Hz Business Display
MSI has launched the PRO MAX 271PHW E14, a 27‑inch Full HD business monitor that combines a 144 Hz refresh rate with circular‑polarization technology to lessen eye fatigue. The IPS panel delivers 250 nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 4 ms (1 ms MPRT) response times, while...
CPU Sales Drop Sharply in 2026 as DIY Market Demand Weakens
Retail CPU sales in early 2026 have fallen sharply, according to data from German retailer Mindfactory. The decline spans weeks 3 through 15, showing a consistent drop in unit shipments each week. Analysts attribute the trend to a waning DIY...
Xiaomi Unveils 4K Dual Hz Monitor with QD Mini LED Technology
Xiaomi introduced a 31.5‑inch 4K monitor that can toggle between 160 Hz at native 4K and 320 Hz in Full HD mode, delivering both high‑detail and high‑speed performance. The display uses a quantum‑dot Mini‑LED backlight with 1,152 dimming zones, achieving 1,600 cd/m² peak brightness...
Samsung Debuts T7 and T9 microSD Cards, Simplifies Storage Branding
Samsung is revamping its removable storage lineup by retiring the EVO Plus, PRO Plus and PRO Ultimate names and launching two new families: the T‑series and the upcoming P‑series. The T7 microSD card, aimed at mainstream users, offers capacities from 128 GB to 1 TB...
EPOMAKER LUMA100 Low Profile Aluminum Keyboard Launches with Tri Mode
EPOMAKER has launched its LUMA100 low‑profile mechanical keyboard in China, extending the product that was previously sold internationally. The 96% compact keyboard features an aluminum chassis, gasket‑mount construction and acoustic dampening, and is priced at about $91. It offers tri‑mode...
Thermalright Trofeo Vision 9.16 LCD Adds Magnetic PC Status Display
Thermalright has launched the Trofeo Vision 9.16 LCD, a 9.16‑inch IPS panel with a 1920 × 480 resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate for PC case monitoring. The unit features a magnetic mounting system that attaches directly to metal surfaces, eliminating the need for screws...
YMTC Expands Memory Production with New Fabs and DRAM Plans
Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is adding two new fabs to double its output from roughly 200,000 to 400,000 wafers per month. The third plant in Wuhan will start later this year and ramp to about 50,000 wafers monthly by 2027....
NVIDIA Warranty Costs Spiked in 2025 as GPU Claims Rose
NVIDIA's warranty expenses surged dramatically in 2025, climbing to $894 million from $81 million a year earlier. The claim rate rose from 0.17% in Q1 to 0.9% by Q4, prompting a jump in warranty reserves to $2.59 billion. AMD also saw higher warranty...
NVIDIA RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti May Shift to 9 GB
Rumors indicate NVIDIA is planning GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards with a 9 GB GDDR6 memory configuration, echoing a similar approach rumored for the RTX 5050. The shift suggests a cost‑focused strategy that trims VRAM while preserving core performance metrics. Analysts...
Epic Games Store Struggles with Retention as Steam Breaks User Records
Epic Games launched its store in 2018, using free games and exclusives to attract tens of millions of users, but retention remains weak as many revert to Steam after promotions end. Steam recently set a record with over 42 million concurrent...
ASRock Introduces Intel Arc Pro B65 Creator and Passive GPUs
ASRock has unveiled two professional graphics cards built on Intel’s Arc Pro B65 GPU: the Arc Pro B65 Creator with active turbine‑style cooling and a fanless Passive model for chassis‑cooled deployments. Both cards share a dual‑slot design, a large heatsink, reinforced backplate, and use...
Intel Nova Lake S Leak Points to 52-Core Desktop CPUs
Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 400 “Nova Lake S” desktop line is rumored to span from 6‑core entry models to a flagship 52‑core configuration, extending the company’s hybrid architecture to unprecedented scale. The leak shows DDR5‑8000 memory support and a massive 144 MB–288 MB big...